Help...choosing a new knife, need suggestions!!!!

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Fung

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I am looking for a new folder, preferably by Benchmade or Spyderco. I would like something with a full plain edge and, a blade of 3-4 inches. My price range is between $100-150. What do you recommend ?!!



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Without you being more specific I'd say: almost any BM or Spydie.
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Kris
 
How about a Benchmade 710 Axis lock, or a Spyderco Starmate. There is also the REKAT Carnivore.


Blades
 
I you're looking for pure simplicity, durability, and ease of cleaning, how about the Benchmade 750 Pinnacle? They can be found for appx. $100 or so.

Or how about the Benchmade 720 Pardue axis lock? I bought one and gave it away as a gift. Awesome knife! ~ 6061 t6 black anodized aluminum handles and ATS-34 clip-point blade just over 3", I know it's either 3 1/4" or 3 1/2" long.

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You could put nacho cheese sauce on it...
 
My absolute favorite daily carry is a Spyderco Howard Vielle.
It is a plainn blade that is a good usable size that fits the hand well and looks good enough to be dressy.
Davy
 
I have the BM 710, 720, and Spyderco Calypso Jr (not quite 3").

The Calypso Jr. has the most ergonomic handle, but is slick w/ micarta.

The BM 710 is the one I use camping/hiking. Very good ergonomics w/ decent anti-slip swells near the pivot. Easy to sharpen (ATS34) on the Lansky or Spyderco 204 system. (However, it takes a while to get it down to a 20 degree angle).

My fiance' took over my 720. It now rides in the car with her. Never sharpened or used much.
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I would choose the 710 w/ M2 for outdoor use.
I would choose the 720 for daily carry.... It's smaller and legal in more areas. I would not choose the BT2 coating for the 720 daily carry. People get the willies when they see anything black or serrated on a knife.

MHO....wayne
 
Spyderco- Tim Wegner
Benchmade- AFCK in M2 tool steel

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Spyderco Calypso Jr.

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The thorn stands to defend the Rose, yet it is peaceful and does not seek conflict
 
I think some of the Kershaw/Ken Onion collaborations with the CPM 440V blades fall in that price range. If so, might be worth consideration.

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Semper Fi
 
I've never heard about anyone disappointed about purchasing a B.M.710 Axis lock.I've had one for about 4-5 months and love it.Before that I carried a Stryker-also no complaints but the Axis is a more all around design.Not so specialized like the Stryker.
 
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