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Smith and Wesson Extreme Ops. Since you don't like quality folders like Spydercos and Byrds.![]()
I think the Scamp may be the only Kershaw I really do not like. I love the G10, and the frame lock, but hate the thumbstuds and the detent combo. It is a pain to open, but maybe it is just mine. I also had to grind the other thumbstud down because it always got hung up on my pocket when I pulled it out. If this knife had a flipper (not necessarily SpeedSafe), it would be awesome. It should be noted it is fairly large also.Kershaw Scamp. Great frame lock right around your price point.
I would try the kershaw tremor just because it is a beast. Heavy but not to heavy. The blade is large and has a nice recurve on it sharp to. Only thing was after it was opened 10000 times or so it needed a new tortion bar