Help me pick my next knife

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zorak

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Just getting into knives - my first one was a Kershaw Blur S30V.

If I was gonna pick out, say, three more knives to get started, what are some good ones? Thinking thin, lightweight folders that won't tear up pockets. Smaller / lighter than the Blur. I don't want too many similar knives in terms of shape / size, at least at the start of the collection, lol.

Up to $150 per knife is ok, but if I can find nice ones for <$100 each that's even better. :)

Ones I'm considering sofar:

Spyderco Sage (these look really nice but wonder about slippery scales)
Spyderco Native
BM Mini Grip (prob thumbhole model)
BM 940/943 (I think I prefer the 940 blade shape)
Kershaw Leek/Chive/Scallion (These flippers are affordable enough and look fun so I'll probably pick up a couple of them)
Kershaw R.A.M.

Open to suggestions, and thanks! :cool:
 
Mini Grip isn't particularly "thin", but is very comfortable to use. I've been checking out Cold Steel's new "Mini Tuff Lite". That looks really interesting.
 
sage 1 or 2
i have the 2 and i love it. cant go wrong with spyderco

kershaw is ok. it's the only kershaw i carry if i carry a kershaw

i also love my mini grip
 
If you're willing to fork out the cash for that Benchmade 940, I'd go that route. That is one sweet blade.
 
MrPres said:
If you're willing to fork out the cash for that Benchmade 940, I'd go that route. That is one sweet blade.
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I'm getting the BM 940 for sure. Seems like an easy to carry blade.

After that - probably something smaller like a Mini Grip or Native...

I have to ask - What's the main attraction to A/O blades like the Leek, Chive, etc? Just that they're fun? :confused:
 
zorak said:
I'm getting the BM 940 for sure. Seems like an easy to carry blade.

After that - probably something smaller like a Mini Grip or Native...

I have to ask - What's the main attraction to A/O blades like the Leek, Chive, etc? Just that they're fun? :confused:
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Speed and ease of deployment. You just apply a little pressure to the thumbstud or flipper and the blade flies open. It's also fun.
BUT I was just holding my Leek in one hand and the 940 in the other and I can flick the blade on the 940 open just as rapidly. Plus, IME, assisted-opening knives can freak some people out and tend to elicit questions about it being a switchblade or not. Then I go on a long-winded explanation about the difference between A/O knives and switchblades and get blank stares in return..
 
Have you looked at the folders from Fallkniven.
They have a new one the U4 with zytel handle (only 22grms they say on their info) and the blade steel the same as their famous U2.
Al-Mar do a (lightweight) folder in their Falcon series as well.
 
Sage by a long shot. I have used and handled one and didn't really experience it being slippery.
 
i would say a spyderco gayle bradley. great knife, thin, and within your budget.
lots of good choices mentioned here. gl in your choice
 
Kershaw Leek is the quintessential Kershaw to get.
Benchmade McHenry/Williams 710-D2 is the quintessential Benchmade (first Axis lock?).
Delica/Endura are quintessential Spudercos.

...of course IMHO.

Leek and Delica are quite slim. Even the Endura is nice and slender for its size blade.
 
I have been carrying a Kershaw Leek since my Acies being "down". The Leek is just a Great Knife and wicked scarey sharp.
 
Since you've already decided on the 940, consider the Paramilitary 2 if it's not too big. From the changes they made to the original Paramilitary it should be a fantasic user, yet totally different from the 940.
I'm actually as happy with the Delica 4 as anything(and it's a lot less than $100!).
 
Nothing easier on the pockets than a rounded bolster traditional such as the Case Peanut.
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The 940 is wonderful!! But, if you are looking for real thin, then you need a frame/liner lock (no grips). Two I have and love are the CRKT Russ Kommer "Full Throttle," and the Kershaw "Junkyard Dog."
 
+1 to the BM 94x series.

If you are looking for light, thin, hardly know it's there pocket carry, the 94x's are hard to beat. Knives have weight, and three dimensions. The 94x's are something like 45% less wide than the Sage series.
 
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