help on a new edc? its a toughy

Scurvy092 said:
I am a big fan of the Spyderco PM2 but I agree the blade shape isn't the prettiest.

I would look into a Zero Tolerance 0350. After my ZT0560, the 0350 and the PM2 are my two favorite larger folder.
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I like the 0350. Mine has gone through hundreds of cardboard boxes and zip ties in a short period of time. It's my go to blade now and I usually go for it over my Endura 4, Superleaf and CQC 7V.

The DLC coating on the blade is great.

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Mike8008 said:
I like the 0350. Mine has gone through hundreds of cardboard boxes and zip ties in a short period of time. It's my go to blade now and I usually go for it over my Endura 4, Superleaf and CQC 7V.

The DLC coating on the blade is great.

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hey man could you do me a favor and post a pic for a size comparison between the CQC and endura 4? i'd really appreciate it.
 
Try a Benchmade full size Grip. You'll fall in love with an Axis lock.

Don't let the handle material fool you. It's a rompin' stompin' knife.
 
FrankieSchwartz said:
the zt looks like its got a kind of small handle.
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Here's a shot in hand for you. My hands aren't terribly large but you get the idea. I'm 5'9". I know Nutnfancy doesn't like how short the handle is for a tactical folder but his hands appear quite a bit larger than mine. I will say this, the ergos on the 0350 are very nice.

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If you want to spend a bit more, maybe check out the upcoming Spyderco Brad Southard folder. It's a very unique look for Spyderco, top notch build quality, and the CTS 204P is Carpenter version of Bohler M390 which is one of the best knife steels you can get in my opinion. It's going to be in the $200-$250 price range probably, but these knives coming out of the Spyderco Taichung Taiwan manufacturer are of remarkable fit and finish. Easily comparable in materials and value to $400-$500 knives from other makers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71DBFEnuhSw

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FrankieSchwartz said:
You're given me a lot to look in to. Thanks for the feedback. And i actually said i disliked the blade shape on the spydercos i had.
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You seem like a nice guy, so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. But you didn't mention the Sage, and I must say, the Sage, Para, and Yojimbo have vastly different blade shapes - I thought, perhaps, if one didn't appeal that another would.

I must agree with what others have said re: Syderco value vs blade steel. I didn't mention any Benchmades because they tend to get pricey quickly, and I don't care for the feel of the large Griptilian. I love my 940, and think it would be great for your application. I would carry it daily were it not for the SageI and Para2. I managed to find a well-used one that fits in your price range, but new they're about double what you want to spend.

In addition to Kershaw's Leek, you may want to check out their Blur and Skyline - both are highly rated daily-use knives, and available in multiple configurations.

Good luck!
 
Here's a couple more pics to check out including the Benchmade Grip -

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Whatever you choose, good luck.
 
Jet B said:
If you want to spend a bit more, maybe check out the upcoming Spyderco Brad Southard folder. It's a very unique look for Spyderco, top notch build quality, and the CTS 204P is Carpenter version of Bohler M390 which is one of the best knife steels you can get in my opinion. It's going to be in the $200-$250 price range probably, but these knives coming out of the Spyderco Taichung Taiwan manufacturer are of remarkable fit and finish. Easily comparable in materials and value to $400-$500 knives from other makers.
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I can't disagree with anything in this post - looks like a great unit, but rather out of the OP's stated price range. For that money, he could pick up an 0550 or 0560 with no waiting.
 
tjswarbrick said:
You seem like a nice guy, so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. But you didn't mention the Sage, and I must say, the Sage, Para, and Yojimbo have vastly different blade shapes - I thought, perhaps, if one didn't appeal that another would.

I must agree with what others have said re: Syderco value vs blade steel. I didn't mention any Benchmades because they tend to get pricey quickly, and I don't care for the feel of the large Griptilian. I love my 940, and think it would be great for your application. I would carry it daily were it not for the SageI and Para2. I managed to find a well-used one that fits in your price range, but new they're about double what you want to spend.

In addition to Kershaw's Leek, you may want to check out their Blur and Skyline - both are highly rated daily-use knives, and available in multiple configurations.

Good luck!
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Thanks, Sorry for confusion when searching through so many knives at one time i confused myself between what i was looking at and what i was talking about if you get what i mean, i been up since 5 so its been a pretty long day lol.
 
Hogue EX01 3". medium steel, great knife, light and easy to put into action.

Made in the USA too.

Moose
 
To stick in your price range, I'd go with a buck vantage pro. I've been extremely happy with mine. I'm an elementary PE teacher, but work at basspro as a second job selling guns. I open tons of boxes there. I'm constantly cutting open boxes to stock ammo, scent eliminators, rings etc...and open gun boxes for people. I also frequently have to cut through styrofoam after mounting a scope to get it to fit in the box. Cutting through styrofoam is a pretty great test of blade shape in relation to drag through a media. aus-8 blades on my sog's and cold steels lost an edge too quickly. Big, substantial blades like my contego were too thick and had too much drag through carboard and styrofoam. My contego will hold an edge forever, but it's blade geometry doesn't lend itself well to slicing through boxes and styrofoam.

My vantage pro is pretty amazing at retail work. It's a pretty thin blade with little drag with properly (bos) heat treated s30v steel. The lock was properly timed out of the box(slightly early, after break-in is timed on the early side, but right where it should be). The blade was centered perfect. My only complaints about the knife come from the fit of the cnc'd g10 to the liners. The handle slabs are overcut and need fitting. After profiling them to round them out, the knife became much, much more ergonomic. Rounding out the g10 slabs also enhanced the usefulness of the pretty small flipper. Some either grind out the thumb hole in the blade to make a wave, or loop a zip-tie to make a redneck wave. I haven't found either necessary and just use the flipper when I need it.

After a couple years of use, the lockup is still rock solid. For about $70, it's hard to beat for your uses.
http://www.knifecenter.com/item/BU3...o-Large-Linerlock-Folder-3-14-inch-S30V-Blade

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Are small fixed blades out of the question? If not an Esse Izula 2 would be a good choice.
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Specs:
Overall Length: 6.75"
Blade Length: 2.88"
Cutting Edge Length: 2 5/8"
Overall Blade Length: 2 3/4"
Maximum Thickness: .156"
1095 Steel - 57 Rc.
Blade Width: 1.0"
Grind: Flat
Handles: Canvas Micarta
Weight: 3.2 Ounces

As far as folders go, maybe a Kershaw Skyline?
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Specs:
Overall Length: 7.375"
Blade Length: 3.125"
Blade Steel: Sandvik 14C28N
Closed Length: 4.25"
Weight: 2.3 oz.
 
smokey0118 said:
To stick in your price range, I'd go with a buck vantage pro. I've been extremely happy with mine. I'm an elementary PE teacher, but work at basspro as a second job selling guns. I open tons of boxes there. I'm constantly cutting open boxes to stock ammo, scent eliminators, rings etc...and open gun boxes for people. I also frequently have to cut through styrofoam after mounting a scope to get it to fit in the box. Cutting through styrofoam is a pretty great test of blade shape in relation to drag through a media. aus-8 blades on my sog's and cold steels lost an edge too quickly. Big, substantial blades like my contego were too thick and had too much drag through carboard and styrofoam. My contego will hold an edge forever, but it's blade geometry doesn't lend itself well to slicing through boxes and styrofoam.

My vantage pro is pretty amazing at retail work. It's a pretty thin blade with little drag with properly (bos) heat treated s30v steel. The lock was properly timed out of the box(slightly early, after break-in is timed on the early side, but right where it should be). The blade was centered perfect. My only complaints about the knife come from the fit of the cnc'd g10 to the liners. The handle slabs are overcut and need fitting. After profiling them to round them out, the knife became much, much more ergonomic. Rounding out the g10 slabs also enhanced the usefulness of the pretty small flipper. Some either grind out the thumb hole in the blade to make a wave, or loop a zip-tie to make a redneck wave. I haven't found either necessary and just use the flipper when I need it.

After a couple years of use, the lockup is still rock solid. For about $70, it's hard to beat for your uses.
http://www.knifecenter.com/item/BU3...o-Large-Linerlock-Folder-3-14-inch-S30V-Blade

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ill have to look into that, buck is one of my favorite knife makers, I like to buy usa made stuff only anymore honestly, trying to support things made within the states. I would have to really like it to get foreign.
 
Kershaw Needs Work. The handle might be a bit round and seem bulky, but it fills the hand nicely.
 
FrankieSchwartz said:
ill have to look into that, buck is one of my favorite knife makers, I like to buy usa made stuff only anymore honestly, trying to support things made within the states. I would have to really like it to get foreign.
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That Buck Vantage pro is very very good value for the dollar. An extremely nice knife for what you pay. Try to find one that you can handle before you buy or else an online dealer that allows returns in case there are any QC problems like blade centering or bad lockup.

Hard to beat that price point in a knife with S30V steel and G-10 handle. It is also very comfortable in hand and has a nice deep ride pocket clip. I don't own one myself but it's definitely a knife I would use and carry.
 
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