Help Choosing Small Folder

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stevembarnett

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Up until now I have not spent more than $50 on a folder, but I think it's time to treat myself to a little upgrade. The problem that I have is that I am not as familiar with all of the manufacturers and what they have to offer. I thought that this forum would be a good place to get opinions from the people who actually own and use these knives.

What I'm looking for is a small pocket folder with the following attributes.

- 3 to 3.5 inches closed (Maybe 4 in. if this is too exclusive)
- 1/4 inch thick (or less)
- Plain edge
- Higher quality blade steel (bg-42, VG-10, ATS-34,...etc.)
- Solid feeling handle material (Micarta, Stainless Steel, G10,...none of that platic lightweight stuff...just can't bear the feel of it)
- under $150 (I do have my limits!)

If anyone cares to share their opinions on knives that they have experience with, which fit this description, I would appreciate it.
 
Look at knives from Spyderco, Benchmade, and Kershaw. I think the most solid knives meeting all of your criteria would be a Spyderco Starmate, Wegner, or Military.

Go to www.knifecenter.com and have a look.

Happy hunting!

Paracelsus
 
Both I am going to rk'mnd, I have and have carried...

Spyderco Native in all stainless...

Benchmade Mini-Stryker with G10 handles

Both in the $$$ range...
Both DAMN good knives!!!

Only thing with Spydies though...can't adjust them if they come lose in time, but Sal's warranty is first class, all the way!

Steve in NYC
 
The BM705S Mini-Axis lock is a great, great, great little pocket folder. A very versatile blade design, comfortable to work with, and a great lock to boot. Its blade is 2.9 inches. The blade's gonna be a little easier to sharpen than that of the BM905 Mini-Stryker, a great pocketable folder in it's own right.

Professor.
 
Welcome to the forums, steve. I recommend the Microtech miniSOCOM. Fantastic smaller knife. 154CM blade, anodized aluminum handle, solid lock. Mike Kyle at M&M Tactical had some left with colored handles so you wouldn't have to go with basic black.
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I will have to second the vote for a Spyderco Stainless Native II. I have one (with the 40% serrated blade), and I really can't imagine a "better" knife.
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