Help choosing another 4" folder

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BobJones567

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Okay Bladeforums, I need some input. I mostly lurk here and don't post alot, but when I do I have never been steered wrong. I have some Christmas money left to spend, so I am looking for another 4" (3.75" would work as well) folder for $100 or under. I currently have a Benchmade 710, Spyderco Endura, Kershaw Tremor, and a Boker Mini-Resurrection that I rotate in my pocket. I am currently considering a Cold Steel Recon 1 or a ZT200 Blem from Kershawguy. Are there any other suggestions anyone has in that size and price range? I am almost convinced to get the ZT200, but I wasn't sure how similar that knife is to the Boker. Anyone have experience with the 2? Obviously the ZT would be better quality, but since I am on a limited budget, I try to get knives that are "different" from each other. But that ZT looks good....
 
The ZT is awesome. it is comfortable and beefier than all get out. go for it. besides, becuase it is a blem, it is easier to mod becuase you don't have to worry about voiding the warranty.
 
manix xl?
resilience?
I'm pretty sure you could find a used military at that price as well.
 
I have a Navy brand version of the Mini Resurrection (maybe they make them for Boker -- I don't know, but both come from China). And I had a ZT 0200 (but traded it).

I'm going to assume that the Boker genuine Resurrection is 50% better in all ways than the Navy version I have (which, by the way, isn't bad at all). Even assuming that, the ZT 0200 is a far far better knife and not really similar, other than in weight. It's a tank, and I recommend it. I'll probably end up re-acquiring one, since I miss it now.
 
i also had a ZT200, but sold it cause it was too big and heavy for me to carry.
no denying its an excellent folder though.
flips out easily, locked up perfectly.
 
The Al Mar Eagle ultralight fits your criteria as well. And it is "different".

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I was always a 4" folder guy. But then I went and picked up a cold steel american lawman and never looked back. Its an amazingly tough knife with really good ergonomic, for me ayway. If your dead set on a 4" blade then check out the clipper point recon 1
 
IF you can squeeze out another $30, then I would consider the new BM 275 Adamas. It is a heavy duty knife on par with the ZT0200, and maybe the first real challenger to the ZT0200's place as the best value HD folder.

If it is not possible to squeeze a little more, then I wouldn't hesitate to get the ZT0200 blem from KG!
 
Well I pulled the trigger on the ZT 200. Placed my order with Kershawguy and literally 5 minutes later I had a tracking number emailed from him. Now I just have to wait. @Cutter17 - I checked out that BM 275 and it looks really nice. Maybe next time I get some spare cash. On a side note, I haven't seen a whole lot on bladeforums about the Kershaw Tremor. I bought one this summer, and it is an incredible buy for under $30. Nice AO, love the blade shape, and it came screaming sharp. I know it's made in China, but it still has the Kershaw warranty as far as I know. If you like big blades, there's no way you should not have one for the price they are going for. Thanks everyone for your input!
 
powernoodle said:
The Al Mar Eagle ultralight fits your criteria as well. And it is "different".

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THIS was what I was going to suggest as well...

It should be known by now that me and noodle have a soft spot for the AMEUL haha
 
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