Hard use ~$250 folder

dustd3

dustd3

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Hey all. Looking to get a folder thag will hopefully become my primary edc blade. Wanna spend around $250, prefer not to go over. Looking for something that I don't have to worry about using pretty hard every day. At work it's a lot of tape, cardboard, and some wood trimming. Maybe some other misc uses. Out of work it will be used in the woods, around the house, etc.

-3 - 3.5 inch blade.
-Size/heft doesn't matter, heavy over built is okay but not necessary.
-something that is durable with decent retention for the edge (I suck at sharpening) as far as blade material.
-open to different locks..frame, liner, axis etc.
-handle material can be anything durable. Don't like full titanium or any metal for that matter.
-love sheepsfoot blade. Not a huge fan of tanto. Otherwise all is fair.

I've not much experience with knifes over the $100 range so I just want some different opinions.

Thanks guys!
 
Ritter Griptilian in M390...or, you could go with a lesser steel & get a regular grip with a sheepsfoot blade.
 
Spyderco Gayle Bradley

IMO, you won't find a better knife for the price. It's definately not the "sexiest" knife, but very functional it is:thumbup:
 
blades&wrenches said:
Second this. And with a $250 budget you can get a Benchmade 550 griptilian as well.
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Blues Bender said:
Spyderco Gayle Bradley

IMO, you won't find a better knife for the price. It's definately not the "sexiest" knife, but very functional it is[emoji106]
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To you both, I have looked at the Gayle Bradley before and I do like it a lot. I'm not doubting it, but by its looks it doesn't seem like a hard use tank kind of knife. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I just need to buy it and see.

And a bonus 550 grip would be cool too!

Thanks again!
 
Don't need to spend $250 for a hard-use folder.

Cold Steel's Recon and Lawman lines in tough CTS-XHP steel, DLC coating, super strong Tri-Ad lock, and G10 handles. Recons also come with a choice of Spear Pt, Clip Pt, or Tanto. $90~$105
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Recon 1 (4") - http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/CS...1-spear-point-cts-xhp-plain-blade-g10-handles
Lawman (3.5") - http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/CS...awman-folding-knife-cts-xhp-blade-g10-handles
Mini Recon 1 (3") - http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/CS...n-spear-point-cts-xhp-plain-blade-g10-handles

I have a Recon 1. It is a beast.
 
dustd3 said:
Grayman could be an option, if I have to stretch the budget.

Emerson just doesn't do it for me, not sure why.
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Don't blame you not wanting an Emerson, don't care for them either.

If your looking for something strong and up to the abuse I think a Zero Tolerance fits what you are looking for. The 0562 which has already been mentioned would be a great knife, the Elmax steel holds a very good edge and is fairly easy to sharpen.

If you don't already have one you should invest in a Spyderco sharpmaker, it makes knife sharpening quick and easy.
 
Blues Bender said:
Spyderco Gayle Bradley

IMO, you won't find a better knife for the price. It's definately not the "sexiest" knife, but very functional it is:thumbup:
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Have had a few of these...a GREAT knife; will fit your needs very well.
 
dustd3 said:
To you both, I have looked at the Gayle Bradley before and I do like it a lot. I'm not doubting it, but by its looks it doesn't seem like a hard use tank kind of knife. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I just need to buy it and see.

And a bonus 550 grip would be cool too!

Thanks again!
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You would be very wrong about the GB. It's very much a hard use knife.
 
TravisH said:
Don't need to spend $250 for a hard-use folder.

Cold Steel's Recon and Lawman lines in tough CTS-XHP steel, DLC coating, super strong Tri-Ad lock, and G10 handles. Recons also come with a choice of Spear Pt, Clip Pt, or Tanto. $90~$105
CS27TLCS.jpg
CS58ACL.jpg

Recon 1 (4") - http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/CS...1-spear-point-cts-xhp-plain-blade-g10-handles
Lawman (3.5") - http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/CS...awman-folding-knife-cts-xhp-blade-g10-handles
Mini Recon 1 (3") - http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/CS...n-spear-point-cts-xhp-plain-blade-g10-handles

I have a Recon 1. It is a beast.
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forgot about these , excellent choice Travis
 
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