Hard use framelock around $50

nc527 said:
I currently have a trade offer for a g-10 liner lock jyd 2. Do you think its as strong as the frame lock version?
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Yes, the liners are as thick as many frame lock knives. It can be described as a frame lock with scales. The SG2 version has a much thinner grind on it's steel. It is great steel and makes for a long lasting razor sharp edge but it is very thin. It is a great slicer but will not hold up to the torquing and twisting associated with hard use. For general EDC it is in a class of it's own. But I wouldn't expect it to perform as well if used for chopping, batoning, digging or prying in a hard use camping/survival situation. Perhaps you should look to fixed blade knives as there are many in your price range that will fulfill your needs.
 
I never use my folders for digging or prying, and never chopping. I leave my fixed blades to that. So, if my hardest use task would be say hard wood carving, the sg2 would be better?
 
Yes it should work just fine. I whittle oak with mine just for fun. The steel has a very fine grain structure which allows it to flex or roll instead of chip badly despite the hardness IMHO. It is thin ground and bites well, holds an edge very well too. The oak I have is known as "live Oak" and seems to be pretty hard. I really have no idea how it compares to other woods for hardness though. Kershawguy does have them available through BF at a great price.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=717698
 
Kershaw Groove. RJ Martin designed flipper (very slick!), frame lock with G10 overlays, good size and balance, doesn't create any hot spots, and very tough. Within your price range.

EDIT: Forgot to mention the newer ones are done in 14C28N, a proprietary steel Sandvik cooked up for Kershaw.
 
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