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I sold off most of my knife collection a few months ago and I am down to one folder. I have a ZT 0300 BW that I have been carrying and using for several months now, but I think it is time for a change. I like large bladed folders, 3+ inches, and do not mind thick blades that much. I have had an Adamas, Military, ZT 0560 at various times, but they were never perfect. The three blades that I am considering right now are another Adamas, I got rid of the last because I wasn't a big fan of D2, a Spyderco Manix 2 XL, or a Spyderco Vallotton. I am really leaning towards the Vallotton, but it seems to have a rather rounded and narrow handle so I am not sure how well it will carry. I am looking to spend under $200 as I have higher end folders, and think that there are plenty of quality blades under that price. I live next to and work on the family farm as well as raise some animals of my own. Whatever blade I get will be used to open feed bags, cut open hay bales, open and cut down boxes, and may even be used on dressing some animals. I own fixed blades that will work for all of this, but I don't always have one on me and I always have a folder clipped to my pants. What do you guys think of the 3 mentioned or do you have any suggestions of your own?