Great EDC under ~150

[nutellarain]

I may just try to buckle down and find a para 2, since I dont love the aluminum handles of the bm940.

Has anybody ever had problems with the spyder hole?

 

[maverick3981]

BM Mini Grip? Get the S30V doig ritter version.

 

[alwayscarryaknife]

I may just try to buckle down and find a para 2, since I dont love the aluminum handles of the bm940.

Has anybody ever had problems with the spyder hole?

Nope, the Spyder hole is my favorite opening method of any folding knife.

 

[rexromic]

Doug Ritter mini grip or Caly 3.

 

[denko]

Hey guys, looking for a new edc around 150 or under

Requirements:

-Blade: under 3.5.
-I don't like liner locks, so something other than that
-folding
-I dislike wide blades like those bokers, or big spydercos
-I can go for a flipper, but I need a thumbstud as well
-150 is my absolute top limit, I'm looking for something around 110-120
- manual, assisted is illegal for me

Any reccomendations?
I can't really go for a Para 2, since I want something that's not super rare as heck.


Thanks!

The Benchmade 950 Rift is just .17'' off.

 

[jstn]

Get the Para 2. I used to prefer flippers or thumbstuds, but I am now all about the Spydie hole. It is IMO the most reliable opening mechanism. Look at the Spyderco Yojimbo 2 as well. Similar to the PM 2 and a bit cheaper. i actually prefer it over the PM 2 just a bit, and the blade is very utilitarian.

 

[416isToronto]

i just picked up a PM2 yesterday, and carrying it today, the Spydie hole & compression lock are very easy to get used to...before this all my edc were BM Axis...but just a short time with the PM2 and i am very comfortable with it...
Although, being my first time carrying a Spyderco today, had to bring along a little BM Axis

Para-Military 2 & Benchmade 530

 

[nitestocker]

spidy military

 

[Oakengroves]

Nope, the Spyder hole is my favorite opening method of any folding knife.

Agreed. Spyderhole is the most reliable, comfortable, and easy deployment method.

 

[ViktorV]

What about a zero tolerance 0566?

 

[recruit17]

Benchmade 940 Osbourne.

Where the heck can you get one of those for under 150$? (preferably in black )

 

[bunnyhopskotch]

I may just try to buckle down and find a para 2, since I dont love the aluminum handles of the bm940.

Has anybody ever had problems with the spyder hole?

I like the spyder hole better than thumb studs. Sometimes when buying a knife that plays the biggest factor...

 

[Random Dan]

Where the heck can you get one of those for under 150$? (preferably in black )

The 940 has a green handle, the 943 has a black handle and clip point blade. Check out Knifeworks or GPKnives for the best price.

 

[pinnah]

My simple, non-exciting answer is to push you in the direction of an Opinel #8. Mine has been riding with me for many moons. I have given away a bunch of them...many folks have never heard of the knives and they are amazed at how sharp they get. I also have a KAI 5900 steak knife that rides in the pocket and slices like a razor. Both of these are simple solutions for my EDC needs. Then there are the days when my old 110 gets the nod even though the weight makes me cringe a bit!

This.

I prefer the #9 for EDC. Really the best EDC knife I've found.


Opinel by Pinnah, on Flickr

 

[recruit17]

The 940 has a green handle, the 943 has a black handle and clip point blade. Check out Knifeworks or GPKnives for the best price.

In Canada, the cheapest I can get it for is 230$ after shipping and handling

 

[416isToronto]

What part of Canada are you in??

 

[Veracious Coyote]

The Doug Ritter Griptilian or the Para 2. Phenomenal knives. It's always a tough choice between which of the two to carry.

 

[recruit17]

What part of Canada are you in??

Same as you

 

[Boozoo Chavis]

Another vote for the Caly 3.5. Great knife with a lot of blade in a small package.

 

[mycough]

Trust the liner lock and grab a Bradley. Almost all the mentioned spydercos eat any of the benchmades alive. Horrible geometry and grinds. Carry on... Russ