If you had $175......

Lapedog said:
I’m pretty sure the backpacker is the scaleless model and the backpacker pro is the scales model. Not sure how the caper fits into that family.

If I had 175$ first thing I would do is check out the exchange and get a lnib knife worth more than 175$.

Not sure what size knives the OP likes , or folding vs fixed blade but I would check out Kizer and WE knives’ lineups. There are some nice ZT knives within this price range too I believe.

They still have some zt 620cfs available at blade hq for within this price. If OP likes a big knife I would get this hands down.
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The Caper is the backpacker but with micarta scales permanently attached. The backpacker pro has screw on g10 scales that also can be purchased separately for older backpackers.
 
cbach8tw said:
As mentioned before, check the exchange first, then Find a Kephart style knife, just like the overall utility and classic design. Maybe save up a little more to get a JK full size Kephart, or an LT Wright Next Gen in A2 and mountain textured handles. I also have liked the Fiddleback production Kephart, a little different than a regular keppie, but cool design.
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I have an LT Wright Genesis which has a Kephart style blade.
 
Mingecutter said:
Knifeworks Exclusive, Benchmade Griptilian, micarta/m390
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I actually just purchased this knife last night! Really looking forward to getting it, and if I knew this existed I probably would have got this knife instead of the 551-1 20cv Grip. Can’t go wrong with a Griptillian! And that’s coming from someone who mostly collects ZT knives.
 
A spyderco sage 5 and an alox cadet put me just over; no wait, I have reward points.
 
GatorFlash1 said:
Merited - I'd get another Spyderco Gayle Bradley, my current EDC, because it is a great all-purpose folder, and because one of my jealous knife buddies snatched up the one I had so I have to buy a replacement.]
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I literally just finished modifying my GB 2 about 30 minutes ago by clearing some room for the lock release and it is now my favorite knife that I own. My first real go at a knife with a Dremel and I am so happy I did it. At the 150-175 price I also have a Spyderco Caribbean that I love and I am waiting for the Amalgam and the Rex Military to be released in that price range.
 
Lee48 said:
Hogue EX01 or Benchmade Mini Presidio II. Or put a few bucks with that $175 and maybe get the Hogue EX automatic A01 or the Benchmade Mini Auto Stryker.
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Struggling between these two... love he tanto shape of Ex01 but also the full blackout finish of 575bk... any suggestion?
 
well ordered a manix last night in maxamet . first spydie so i will see how like it . got a deal i think on the bay
155.00 free shipping and free returns .
 
Yimes said:
I literally just finished modifying my GB 2 about 30 minutes ago by clearing some room for the lock release and it is now my favorite knife that I own. My first real go at a knife with a Dremel and I am so happy I did it.
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It's amazing what a Dremel will do. I did the same thing to my Positron. I just had to take it slow and removed just enough CF to make getting at the lockbar easy. Looking at it, you couldn't tell I did anything.
 
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