Help me choose a titanium knife

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As far as my Spyderco collection goes, I like the Titanium Military. I then began to consider a large Sebenza insingo, unmunzaan, as well as the aforementioned Military. The knife will be used and carried, but taken great care of. Food prep, random stuff in the woods, and EDC stuff. I'm also attracted to these for their excellent resale should I not like it. I like the blade size of the Military, but the CRK knives are visually stunning and blade size should be adequate. I should also include that a Benchmade Skirmish 630 or a titanium Spyderco ATR would interest me.
Thoughts from those that have owned any of these??
 
Go with a Sebenza 21 of your choice or Zaan. Browse the exchange for some deals on them. Usually you can get them new for a few dollars left.
 
I just got a Large Sebenza 21 insingo for a good deal on the forum. It is my first CRK and I really really like it. CRK's are pricey but you might be able to find a deal if you are patient. I think the Insingo would be perfect for your intended uses. My suggestion is to get one and if you don't like it you can easily resell it and recoup most if not all of your money.

Here is a link to my post about it: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1175330-My-first-CRK-a-large-insingo

As far as your other options.
- I have never had a Umnumzaan but they are nice. The Insingo would meet your described needs better IMO but the Umnumzaan would still serve you well as well as be more tactical. The same rule goes for the Umnumzaan as the Insingo. If you like it, get one and then if it doesn't meet your needs sell it recouping your money.
- The Spyderco Military is a very good knife, I had one with G10 scales. It was nice, but I sold it as well as most of my spyderco's because I don't feel like they ride in the pocket well with that spyder-hole sticking out. Plus the Titanium handled ones are pretty expensive.
- The Benchmade Skirmish is huge and it is a nice knife. I chose to buy the Benchmade Rukus instead of the Skirmish because I liked it more and I suck at sharpening
re-curved blades. It has been discontinued for a few years they can be quite expensive when they do show up on the market.

Also look into:
Bradley Alias 1
Sebenza 25
Benchmade Subrosa

Also, Here is an old thread about Titanium Framelocks http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/668159-Lets-see-your-Titanium-frame-lock-pix
 
gooeytek said:
Have you looked at ZT?
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I had a 0560. Liked it, but it was beaten out of my pocket by some nice Spyderco's. I may be closing a deal on a new Wilson Combat Umnumzaan. I'm very excited. In all honesty that was my first choice , just didn't see it materializing. I really hope it impresses like so many say it does.
 
Well 8 months later and I'm still at it. I got the Umnumzaan and loved it, but I just don't dig the frame locks... this was a tough pill to swallow. The Skirmish is also a frame lock and despite the fact that I REALLY want it, I know I would end up selling it. I picked up two new knives from Benchmade with the Axis lock last week and man do I love that lock. It is better for me than any other for so many reasons. I also dealt with the fact that despite loving the looks of the 761, the framelocks would keep it out of my pocket.
So you can understand my framelocks issue... I got bit and now I'm leary. They are also more difficult to close one handed. I have no concerns about how strong they are or any of that, it's just personal.
one of the knives I purchased was an H20 Griptilian that I thought off putting Wilkens scales on, but I find myself attracted to the orange handles. I may upgrade to orange g10, but I won't do titanium on that knife. The other is my new favorite, a 908 Stryker.
what I would like input on is this... do I wait for a limited run on a Griptilian and then do Wilkens scales? Or could I polish the blade on a Doug Ritter and then do titanium on that? Any other Axis knives that have titanium scales available to them? I'd like at least 154cm steel, but would really like to try one of the more exotic steels with better edge retention.
Please enlighten me
 
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