hello , loking for knife

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first off hello all ,new to the knife scene , waves to all , im looking for a kinfe hopefully under a hundred bucks , but doesnt necessarily have to be , but one thats tough ,can handle things like camping hiking ,and carrying in pocket, folder or whatnot, but i want one thats sharp as a razor and stays sharp ,and could create a mess if i ever got mugged so to speak , ill leave it to the knife gurus to reccomend one , i dont have any preferences right off ,so let me know what you reccomend, thanks , hj
 
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I would recommend a Spyderco Endura or Delica (large and medium, respectively) for a modest budget, or a Sebenza if you want the absolute best. You won't lose with either of these, as I'm sure a bunch of people will say in the following posts.
 
Good advice there. The Spyderco Endura/Delica are tough to beat at the price point. The Sebenza (large or small) is at a whole different level.
If possible, go to a store and handle several different makes and models. Get the best that you can afford.
Oh yeah....Welcome to the forums.

Paul
 
If you can go up to around $125 you should be able to find an Al Mar SERE 2000 or a Benchmade 710 or 730/735. If you have to stay under $100, the Spyderco Endura is an excellent choice, as is the Benchmade Griptillian.
 
the staying sharp bit...all knives dull eventually. but if you want maximum edgeholding, then you've got to go for VG10, D2 or S30V.

Apart from the VG10 Endura, give the bladetech wegner prohunter a try. It's got S30V and is well reviewed.
 
Nice to have you aboard. If you are looking for something that gets and stays sharp then concentrate on the steel used in the blade. If stain and rust resistance are important then the best choices right now are CPM S30V, BG-42 and VG-10 (I know, lots of numbers but when we tried to give the steels names like Pete and Betty people got even more confused). The Spyderco Military is a proven design made with good materials in your price range.
 
I'd echo what others have said - there's many good choices, but personal preference is very subjective so it's best to try to handle the knife before you buy. Here are some links for browsing purposes, and I have focused on decent-steel knives around or under your range (I just picked knifeworks & knifecenter for convenience, there are many good internet vendors):

BM ambush - I have seen but not handlked these new knives, they are big and sturdy and inexpensive and have gotten good reviews here. Strong lock, AUS8 blade
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4365

BM AFCK - AXIS lock, dual steel liners, D2 blade, great ergonomics
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1634
The TSEK is very similar, but with 440C steel and about $40 cheaper
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2464

BM 710 - AXIS lock, dual steel liners, recurve ATS-34 blade (for $15 more you can get the M2 steel blade, which gets raves for sharpness and edge-holding)
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=202

BM Griptillian - AXIS lock, dual partial liners, 440C blade (Cabella's has them with D2 blades), great ergonomics
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1546

Buck Strider - bulkier than most of the other choices, but with bulk comes strength
http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-ProductSpec?BU880SP

Spyderco Endura - tried & true, great VG-10 steel, lightweight handle or for a few dollars and ounces more a stainless handle is very solid
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1436

Spydie military - single liner & G10 scales, liner-lock, S30V blade is a great cutter
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1753

Spydie Native - these come lightwieght, with or without 3D contoured handle, or stainless handle, VG-10 steel, stout knives
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3710

Spydie Police - doesn't get talked about as much as some of the others, but it's a tried-&-true workhorse
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1749

Spydie Persian - a new knife, looks sweet, it's getting great reviews
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4480

Spydie Chinook II - what can you say, it's a fearsome tank, 440V blade
http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-ProductSpec?SP63GP

Cold Steel Voyager - these come in various sizes, not as upscale as some of the others but you'll never hesitate to beat the cr@p out of it. Zytle handles, AUS8 steel, lockback.
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=439

CRKT makes a lot of knives, some better than others, but the M18 has gotten good reviews & would suit your needs. It has a liner-lock plus a secondary LAWKS lock to keep it locked no matter what, and a "flipper" that allows for fast opening, plus a recurved AUS8 blade
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1564

A few people really like the Timberline Wortac:
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3545

This Lone wolf is over-budget but pretty darn sweet - me, I'd be reluctant to bang it up, although it could take it
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4362

Kershaw has a bunch of "assited opening" knives designed by knife genius Ken Onion. Most aren't great steel but a few in your range are good:

Avalanche - my favorite, oustanding design, blades used to be 440V but now I think are S60V?
http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-ProductSpec?KS1570BK

Boa - CPM-440V blade w/a deep recurve & flipper
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=339

Seagal (not speed-assisted)
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3714

Al Mar SERE - a bit bulkier and pricier, but very popular
http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-ProductSpec?AMS2K

& their Shrike is a little sleeker, but also pricy
http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-ProductSpec?AMSKE2

SOG doesn't have as many followers here, but the Pentagon elite is worth looking at
http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-ProductSpec?SOG14PEA

And, let's not forget that excess can be just what's called for, i.e. the CUDA MAXX - 5.5" of D2 bowie blade in a slim titanium frame-lock; "go big or go home!"
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1708

Well, that should keep you busy, eh?
 
My opinion for the reasons you stated would have to be an Emerson cqc-7a or, maybe a Buck 110.
 
Any of the knives that have been suggested would more than adequately meet your needs. However, as some one said earlier, go to a knife store and look for yourself. When you go be sure to find a knife that is ergonomically pleasing to you. If it doesn't feel "right" in your hand you'll never truly enjoy using it. Secondly, check out the fit and finish. Make sure there's no blade wobble and that it locks evenly. Ask the dealer about the company's reputation and the warranty. Hope this helps. Welcome to BFC!!!
 
I just keep on repeating myself here, but... A Benchmade mini-griptilian retails at around $85 and is the best knife (for me) I've found. I use it all the time and it is still razor-sharp. Another option is to look at some of the new Buck knives.

~ashes
 
I like the Spyderco Calypso Jr. and the Benchmade Griptilian, and the Benchmade 941
 
All these and more are available at One Stop Knife Shop, the knife dealer who sponsors this site.
 
Benchmade 520. I recently recieved one in a trade and it's a stout knife that should hold up well to heavy use. The handle is big compared to what I'm used to and very grippy, if you have big mitts it should fit great. It came hair popping sharp right out of the box and the axis lock is great.
 
I second the Spyderco Military. A 4" S30V blade that can take on rugged work or self defense requirements. Incredible folder at less than $100 delivered. The Blade Tech Wegner Pro Hunter is right there too.
 
I'll have to recommend the Spyderco Chinook II. You can get one on the web for just over $100. I think knifeworks.com might have them for $99. Razor sharp factory edge, s30v steel, built like a tank, great grip ergos. Some scary curvature in the blade, with an upswept point. Excellent value for the money. It is a bit heavy, at 6 ounces, but it has a slim profile and carries very easily in a pocket. It is the smoothest, easiest opening lockback that I own.

I haven't used mine yet, but I also recently bought an Benchmade 710 with teflon-coated blade of M2 non-stainless steel. Grip ergos are good, recurved blade, and the M2 steel version has a reputation of incredible edge-holding ability. These can get expensive, but spoonrivercutlery.com sells them for $114.95 . (There is also a 154cm stainless steel version.)

My personal preference based on price, strength, ergos, self-defense characteristics (blade style, heft, more secure grip) would be the Chinook II.

If edge-holding capability is most important, and you can live without a stainless steel blade, you might want to look at the Benchmade 710 with M2 blade.

Regards,
cds1
 
Whenever I think of an outdoors folder, I think of a Buck 110. You could get a BuckBenza. A BuckBenza is a custom 110 that you get at www.buckknives.com with BG-42 steel, whatever handles you want, whatever color bolsters you want, and when you get it, screw on the one-arm bandit thumb stud. You could also, for $50 less, get the standard 110 at Wal Mart. It comes with a heavy-duty steel but the steel isn't renowned for holding an edge (it's by NO means poor though). This knife is pretty hefty and has no clip, so you'd have to sheath carry it. If size is an issue, get the smaller Buck 112.

Otherwise, for a low price, you could get a Benchmade Griptilian or a Sypderco Endura/Delica. They're solid knives and they're not too heavy.

When you choose a knife, don't consider if you can kill or maim a mugger with it. That will leave you with something too tactical and whenever you carry it you'll be waiting for some unknowing guy to try to get your wallet.
 
I consider the tactical value of my knives. If a mugger asks me for my wallet, I'll give it to him. If he tries to kill me afterwards so I can't identify him to the cops, well then it's either me or him (or both)... unless drawing my nastly looking blade induces him to change his plans. (One wouldn't credit these people too much for intelligence, though...)

Regards,
cds1
 
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