Help a gal out? (Purchasing Advice!)

T.L.E. Sharp said:
If it was a SOG there's a good chance it was pretty light. I'd hate to recommend something that's too heavy and cumbersome for him.

Take a look at the Spyderco Delica. I'd trust it for just about any task. It's slim, lightweight, solid and reliable. Made in Seki City Japan. Sort of Japan's version of Solingen or Sheffield.

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You can also get the Native 5 or Manix 2 lightweights from Spyderco for under $100. Both are made in Colorado. I'd probably get the Native as s35vn is a far superior steel to CTS-BD1.
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That is a neat looking knife. :)

My father had gifted my husband the missing knife and fortunately remembered that it had been the Trident, with the partially serrated blade.
 
you would want to get him a Spyderco PM2 (paramilitary 2) which will cost a bit more than $100
http://www.gpknives.com/spyderco-paramilitary2-black-g10-satin-blade-c81gp2.html

or a Spyderco Manix 2 which is $2 more than your budget
http://www.gpknives.com/spyderco-manix2-g10-satin-plain-edge-knife-c101gp2.html

really great edc work knives. manix2 is slightly wider in the pocket.
both are USA made and high quality. the manix2 has a different blade shape for harder tasks, but the PM2 is very good at what it does.
i wouldnt hesitate to recommend any other spyderco's that are USA made or made in Tawain.
the delica 4 being very popular http://www.gpknives.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Spyderco+Delica+4

kershaw blur in s30v (other blade steel i wouldnt recommend) but its a recurv, and that makes it more difficult to sharpen, but its a great blade otherwise. the lowest ive seen these on sale for are around $60 but i havent seen any sales recently.
http://www.gpknives.com/kershaw-blur-s30v-assisted-pocket-knife-1670s30v.html

someone mentioned the kershaw leek, and i found that too pointy a knife for my EDC tasks and too small. the Kershaw skyline is a nice knife but i dont like to EDC it, its very nice otherwise, mine requires wrist action to flip the majority of the time, i can loosen the pivot to get great flipping action but then it will get blade play. but whatever, they both come with damascus blades and probably affordable. the leak also comes in a composit blade that looks cool http://www.gpknives.com/kershaw-leek-composite-blade-blackwash-finish-knife.html
in demascus http://www.gpknives.com/kershaw-leek-damascus-knife-assisted-1660dam-new.html
Kershaw also have a Link thats in damascus too http://www.gpknives.com/kershaw-link-damascus-blade-gray-aluminum-handle-1776grydam.html
tho i would recommend the s35vn version of the link http://www.houseofblades.com/produc...5vn-blade-assisted-open-pocket-knife-usa.html

There are some Benchmades made in the usa around that price range too. tho not in demasucs.

i would not get a damascus blade for EDC, but thats just me. for me those blades are not for everyday carry, even tho its possible. they have higher carbon content usually (depends on the steel used) and that requires you to oil the blade because its not stainless.

i would not recommend getting another SOG. not the greatest knives, especially compared to the ones mentioned above.
 
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T.L.E. Sharp said:
If it was a SOG there's a good chance it was pretty light. I'd hate to recommend something that's too heavy and cumbersome for him.

Take a look at the Spyderco Delica. I'd trust it for just about any task. It's slim, lightweight, solid and reliable. Made in Seki City Japan. Sort of Japan's version of Solingen or Sheffield.

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You can also get the Native 5 or Manix 2 lightweights from Spyderco for under $100. Both are made in Colorado. I'd probably get the Native as s35vn is a far superior steel to CTS-BD1.
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This.
You can't go wrong with a Spyderco Delica
 
House of blades still has their exclusive model red and blue Kershaw link, great knife, great deal w/ s35v steel for $80

Knifeworks has the Buck Marksman with 154cm steel for $90
 
Yes, the House of Blades exclusive Kershaw Link is a fine idea at $80.

I've carried a Kershaw Leek around for years, never had a problem with any edc task. The Damascus version looks fun.

Though I'm not much of a Spyderco guy, I can't deny that the Spyderco Delica is just about a perfect everyday carry folder. Especially in full flat grind and VG-10 steel.

But I would get the Delica in Zome Green color. Just me.
 
If you think he wouldn't mind the look of the spyderco's, I would definitely say go with one of them. If he had the large trident, I'd say get an endura or a stretch. If it was the smaller one, I'd get a delica or a native.

They definitely look "different" but if you get a ffg (that's full flat grind) model, it'll cut like nobody's business. As others have mentioned, for a bit more you can get a paramilitary 2, which is my current favorite. With the pm2, you get a better lock, a better steel, and better handle scales.

There are definitely other brands that you could go with, but getting anything from spyderco in that price range is a safe bet in my experience.
 
T.L.E. Sharp said:
If it was a SOG there's a good chance it was pretty light. I'd hate to recommend something that's too heavy and cumbersome for him.

Take a look at the Spyderco Delica. I'd trust it for just about any task. It's slim, lightweight, solid and reliable. Made in Seki City Japan. Sort of Japan's version of Solingen or Sheffield.

20160822_134544_zpsd6twhttp.jpg


You can also get the Native 5 or Manix 2 lightweights from Spyderco for under $100. Both are made in Colorado. I'd probably get the Native as s35vn is a far superior steel to CTS-BD1.
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This. All of this. Every word. Read it twice. It's good advice.
 
I have to say the delica is also an excellent choice. However personally I would go for something like the manix 2.

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Manix-2-G10--4387

You can pick up certain color schemes for anywhere from 80-160 bucks. More fond of the blade shape and the ball bearing lock is a nice unique analogue to an axis lock.

Another good choice within that price range is the benchmade mini griptillian, which has a tough (though how it compares to a ball bearing is kind of up in the air. They basically do the same thing) lock and it is a very highly recommended knife over the years.

http://www.bladehq.com/cat--550-Mini-Griptilian-Series--1553#sort:price_sort_asc:asc
or
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BM...-291-inch-Satin-Plain-Edge-Blade-Black-Handle

All three of those knives are excellent choices. All at varying blade lengths. So see local knife carry laws to figure out which is ideal. They're all very light weight as well
 
Get him a gift card to one of the fine dealers and let him pick his own knife out!!! John:)
 
I would buy him a Spyderco Delica in his favorite color. However, that Delica also comes with a Damascus blade, too:

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You can get these at knifeworks.com or knifecenter.com.
 
Spyderco Delica all the way. Great slicer, one hand opening and high quality/value. Vg10 won't rust and keeps a good edge. The thumb hole is awesome. When I first got into knives I thought the thumb hole was butt ugly but bought a Paramilitary and never looked back. Spyderco makes up 80% of my collection.
 
Considering the knife he lost was a larger one, 3.7" (or 3.15" for the mini version) I would definitely recommend something in similar size.
Also, consider if in fact he did like/prefer the partially serrated blade? If so, a partially serrated blade would be something you'd want to get.
Also did he prefer the spring assisted opening?

The H&K axis is roughly the same size as the Trident, available with a partially serrated blade, but much better quality and d2 steel blade.

The Kershaw link is 3.25", closer to the mini-Trident, the houseofblades s35v steel exclusive model (red or blue handle) is a great deal, great steel, assisted, but is not available in partially serrated. The standard 420hc steel model however is. There is also a Damascus version.

Another great option, as others have mentioned the 3.375" kershaw blur, (assisted and available in partially serrated), is the new Kershaw dash, slightly larger at 3.5", without the recurved blade, not available in partially serrated, but a much better edge holding steel (n690) then the standard Blur, (the s30v version of the blur, another eeven better edge holding steel, doesn't have a serrated option), and the dash has a flipper tab, both are available in different colors including plain black.

The Kershaw shallot also is a good assisted choice available with a Damascus blade or a partially serrated blade, (not both). 3.5"

I rescind my earlier suggestion of the Buck marksman, not that it's a bad knife, but realizing after rereading that he carries in his back pocket, the lock system on that one will likely shred his back pocket in time sitting on it. One more I want to throw into the mix though is the Buck Vantage Force Pro.
Only 3.25" in blade length, not quite as large as the Trident but a bit larger then the mini version, non assisted but comes with a flipper tab, s30v steel, and a partially serrated option...

Based on the Trident he had, my top 2 suggestions are the H&K Axis (made by benchmade) or for something a tad bit smaller, the Buck Vantage Force Pro,
both with partially serrated edges, but also much better steels in the blade to hold their edge longer over the aus8 used in the SOG.
A lot of great options in this thread to choose from, be sure to come back and tell us what you got for him and how he liked it.

(FYI, Some companies, like knifeworks, also offer engraving services if that's something you'd want to consider as well to personalize the gift. Just saying).

Best of luck!
 
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