Good folder for under $200??

[Dingle1911]

Another +1 for Emerson. I really like mine.

 

[archieblue]

Please consider a USA made knife over foreign made. A knife made "in house" will be the best knife. Like I said, Try a Native. Hell, with your budget, you could also get a new Surefire as well! Just think about how a knife is one of the only products that can easily be purchased for not toooo much more money and be totally made in the USA. I think we, as knife people need to secure this, and hold it dear. Ignore USA made knives, and they will become more few and far between, and definitely more expensive.

Consider anything in the Benchmade "Blue Box" or "Black Box" series. As far as Spyderco goes, the Native, Military, Para Military, UK Pen Knife, maybe a couple more... Most of the Kershaws are made in the States, though I'm not toooo fond of their thin handles on the Leek type knives, the Blur is thin but not toooo thin.. a nice knife, and relatively inepensive. All things considered, I don't like any of the Kershaw blade shapes.... just a personal preference.

Take a look at the Benchmade 940... not too big, not too small, and purdy....Almost impossible to find on the used market should tell you something! OH, and made here at home!

 

[SPXTrader]

Big tough honkin folder with serrations...

ZT0200ST. 3 7/8ths inch blade in 154CM, Tungsten DLC coated, G-10 scales, tip up/down, left/right. 8 ounces, and 8 7/8ths inches open. It has a very smooth spine flipper, and opens with authority. Beefy liner lock (.079). I've seen frame locks that aren't as big. Made in the USA with Kershaw's lifetime warranty.

If you want big and tough, this is it.

This is the plain edge model:

 

[HikingMano]

Big tough honkin folder with serrations...

ZT0200ST. 3 7/8ths inch blade in 154CM, Tungsten DLC coated, G-10 scales, tip up/down, left/right. 8 ounces, and 8 7/8ths inches open. It has a very smooth spine flipper, and opens with authority. Beefy liner lock (.079). I've seen frame locks that aren't as big. Made in the USA with Kershaw's lifetime warranty.

If you want big and tough, this is it.

+1:thumbup: That's the ZT (maybe PE for me) i've had my eye on for a while now....i just never end up getting it because it's such a tank; I always end up going with a lighter choice...

I think i'm aiming to get the BM 710, spyderco military or paramilitary, and BM Griptilian and/or Rukus first...and a Manix if i can find it...

I know you said partially serrated is a plus, IIRC most if not all of those above have partially serrated versions (710, military, rukus...)

 

[Lycosa]

The DDR MQ1A, is a sleeper.

 

[Reeek]

I'd suggest the Spyderco Military, the ZT 0200, BM 710 or this Beretta BH Tactical. A courteous forum brother recommended this knife to me when I was looking at the Lone Wolf Harseys. Beretta is selling them for a DEEP discount. $89and $99 for the small and large respectively. They retailed for $200 and $250 originally. Harsey design, made by Fox Cutlery in Italy, CMP S30V steel, G10 scales, titanium liners and pocket clip. They are very light for a tactical knife too. An awesome knife! Not just for what I paid either. I bought two large and two smalls. Here's the link:
https://www.shopberetta.com/e2wShop...k=2100000084:3100001319:3100001334:3100001350

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[Dagon]

I have a ZT0200 and indeed it's incredibly sturdy. But heavy as well!
For a smaller and lighter approach, the Spyderco Caly3 is worth your attention: with its dual steel liners it is very well put together. Not as tough as the ZT (but then what is?) but probably largely sufficient for your needs.

 

[batosai117]

I wouldn't get a Caly3 with a 3.5" to 4" blade length required. I got one once and it was a lot smaller in person than it looked in pictures. Never again. If you want 3.5" and partially serrated, I would recommend looking at Emerson Knives.

 

[Dagon]

Reeek, those Berettas look awesome. In general I am not much into tactical knives, but these ooze quality. And I have the Spyderco Volpe - also made by Fox - so I am confident that they are well made.
I have one Beretta knife, and it's a bit an outsider: the elegant Teknys. It' s made by Moki (I believe), and it's a more "gentle" pocket knife with a somewhat wharncliff-like blade.

 

[knivesandguns]

ZT 0301/0302/03001
ZT 0400
ZT 0200
Benchmade 610BK/SBK
Benchmade 615BK/SBK
Kershaw Spec-bump
Kershaw Tyrade
Kershaw SG-2 blur


Ton's of 'em to choose from.

 

[Reeek]

Reeek, those Berettas look awesome. In general I am not much into tactical knives, but these ooze quality. And I have the Spyderco Volpe - also made by Fox - so I am confident that they are well made.
I have one Beretta knife, and it's a bit an outsider: the elegant Teknys. It' s made by Moki (I believe), and it's a more "gentle" pocket knife with a somewhat wharncliff-like blade.

Dagon, I am graduating toward the "slightly more than gentlemen's carry" knives these days too such as Mcusta types but as you stated, these BH Tacticals are a super deal if you can live with the tactical style. They really aren't over the top tactical anyway. The large BH is pretty big however. A super value for the price Beretta is charging right now! And Fox make a fantastic knife.

 

[cereedy]

Benchmade Griptilion 551
Benchmade 710-D2
HK 14205

 

[coolhand68]

If you want tough in that price range the Zero Tolerance line can't be beat.

 

[JTR357]

ZT 0301/0302/03001


Ton's of 'em to choose from.

knivesandguns,
I've yet to see the ZT0301's for under $200.

Where do you get'em?

Thanks

 

[Vivi]

Well, now that I think about it, I've never broken a knife other than the tip. I guess it would be safe to say that I like a thicker stock for comfort and for the thicker tip that usually comes with the thicker stock. I use my folders for everything, I don't use fixed blades, they just stay in my pack for "just in case" situations. So my folders get batoned, beaten, used to death. So that goes along with my preference for a thicker blade.

I'm similar in how I use my folders. I'll take an Endura or Military and leave the fixed blade at home, then use the folder to trim small branches off a log for a shelter, clear vegetation from a trail, food prep, carving wood etc.

 

[cutter17]

Those Beretta/Harsey folders are a "REAL" buy, and are well worth the money.:thumbup:

Don't forget the ZT0500 MUDD. It is a heavy duty folder for sure!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[SPXTrader]

Don't forget, the OP said partial serrations are a plus. That's why I only listed the 0200ST.

 

[Confederate]

I like the Cold Steel Voyager line...love the serration pattern. I also very much like the 4- and 5-inch Gunsites. You can get better knives, but the bumpy patterns of most serrated blades make them pretty much useless for what I cut. Serrations should be finer in my view, and there are many kinds. I've gravitated to Cold Steel and plain edged knives for the most part.

 

[cutter17]

Don't forget, the OP said partial serrations are a plus. That's why I only listed the 0200ST.

....and of course I didn't read that part.

 

[Reeek]

Don't forget, the OP said partial serrations are a plus. That's why I only listed the 0200ST.

Understood but "a plus" implies "not absolutely required" to me so I just offered a few that I like and have experience with. The ZT 0200 being one of them.