High quality folder under $65

Buck Vantage is a really nice knife. I kick myself all the time for trading it. Has anybody mentioned the Delica yet (I didn't read every post)? Its got the liners like the endura, but more modest blade size. To me, it's the go-everywhere knife. Variety of handle colors, and you can get it in VG-10 or ZDP 189. It's not intimidating to NKP and still able to do every task I have put it to. Also, you can get your hands on one for less than your $65 cap.
 
I wouldn't get a Vantage. I had one that would pop it's liner with a slight spine tap. Buck doesn't know how to make liner locks. I had Buck Strider folders that would do the same. My Chinese Kershaw Tremor has a solid liner lock. Get a Kershaw..
 
neuron said:
I prefer the Endura over the Native as well. In addition to the steel liners, I also find the size and positioning of the Endura's opening hole to make it easier/faster to deploy than the Native. And if you get the full flat ground version of the Endura, it also offers better cutting performance than the Native for many tasks.
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FFG Endura is a great deal!
 
I bought a spyderco native online for $35/shipping included. It has CPM-S30V, and never ceases to amaze me.
 
If you're looking for a good all-round pocket knife for under $65, I'd recommend the Spyderco Delica 4 or the Kershaw Zing... :thumbup:
 
scs.knives said:
how do these higher quality steels compare to the steel Victorinox uses?
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I'd wager a guess that the steel Victorinox uses in SAK blades is roughly comparable to 440A (Victorinox uses proprietary steel, I haven't been able to find specs). Pretty soft and doesn't hold an edge nearly as long as higher-end steels, but sharpens up easily enough and is much better than knockoff tin pot steel.

Addressing OP, +1 on a Spyderco Delica. I prefer the feel in-hand and balance of the Delica over the Endura, and the blade length is useful without garnering too much negative attention from the general public.
 
i myself would go with the endura or delica. the native does not have any liners and to me, that makes it a little rough to open, or at least not as smooth as the endura or delica with steel liners.

i have had no problems with vg-10, it takes a pretty fine edge and holds it for a while. very corrosion resistant as well.
 
I might be able to up my price cap to $75 is the Benchmade Griptilian worth it, is there any thing better for that price?
 
"better" is kind of a relative word. If you like the axis lock better than a mid-lock then the Grip is probably "better" for you. if you like VG-10 better than 154CM then the Endura might be "better" for you. All the knives suggested so far are quality products and I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.
 
if you like tanto or drop point and dont mind 154cm which isnt bad go for the grip though i lean towards vg10. if you like the sheepfoot circle opener i would say spyderco does it better. salt 1, pacific salt/endura are just executed better imo. thought benchmades tanto grip is the only tanto i like to use anymore. you really cant miss
 
slight said:
you really cant miss
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+1; between the Spyderco Endura and Benchmade Griptilian, indeed you really can't miss. Both are outstanding knives. I have used the Endura's younger sister, the Delica 4, for almost a year now, and it's a fantastic blade. Consider the full flat ground Endura, it cuts like a lightsaber (unless you're planning hard outdoor use).
 
Another for the Buck Vantage Pro - S30V best folder for the pricepoint, in my opinion. Good steel/grind, quality company with good warranty, great price ($50-55). Other notables, worth consideration, Spyderco Tenacious/Endura/Delica. You simply cannot go wrong with any of these. All at your particular price window. Good luck.
 
If you're really set on a 3"+ blade (which I wouldn't suggest for a first time knife buyer) then I would have to suggest the ffg endura, I snagged one in brown during the 2010 run and I haven't regretted it since. I believe it was around $55. The Benchmade mini griptilian is also a great knife. My dad has a buck vantage I bought for him on his birthday and it has stood up to quite a bit of abuse. The kershaw skyline is also worth mention as I use one as my work knife, cutting cardboard and other things. The Vg-10 blade steel is a favorite of mine, so is s30v (s30v seems to be more condusive to re-sharpening). It's really just personal preference but like I said, the endura sounds like it fits the bill.
 
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