If you had $650 USD to spend on a new knife…

[Mako109]

I would go with the Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Skinny. ($425 + $200 ti-scale)

Also Medford's M-48 and Praetorian Slim. He's a pontificating a-hole but sure can build knives.

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

$25 for a Kershaw Lightyear in Neon, and $625 in the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index fund.

At my stage in life, I already own way too many knives.

At this time, I’d rather invest in knives rather than Vanguard or any other stock. DOW down another 800 at the writing of this post

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

OP, don't listen to this guy, his ZT collection is worth a heck of a lot more combined, and probably has the guys at ZT drawing up plans to try to break into his house so they can take some of his collection for their company museum!

Ok this made me laugh!!

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[Ilikesharpstuff]

Shirogorov Neon Zero, or if we're allowed to shop used maybe an F95NL. My two favorites.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

I'm not sure you can find a Damascus Mnandi for $600 right now, but you USED to be able to buy them for that. Definitely not for that price on any auction sites.

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[POCEH KOCEB]

For that kind of money they are plenty of options.
‘Right now, if I don’t go for another Microtech, I’d probably shoot
for a Spartan Harsey in black DLC or with some of their artworks.

 

[ibute21]

I'm not sure you can find a Damascus Mnandi for $600 right now, but you USED to be able to buy them for that. Definitely not for that price on any auction sites.

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I paid $700ish shipped because an auction site charged tax, but I also did buy from an authorized dealer that only sells through there. Close enough to $650

 

[Wild Willie]

Upon further review, I believe Lee D has caused me to change my mind. I'd probably never carry it, but that is friggin' cool.

 

[JLTX]

Based on a thread several weeks ago, I would look hard (when in stock???) at an Arno Bernard iMamba in mammoth molar or desert ironwood.

 

[CAP55]

…what would you choose? The only parameters are:

a) It must be a folder.
b) It must be used in an EDC role, whatever that looks like to you.
c) It must be just one knife. (Having a bit of change left over is fine though)

One of the things I like most about BF is everyone’s different tastes and preferences. Thanks for whatever input I receive!

A vic Tinker and with the "change" a new cross flow smoker.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

Based on a thread several weeks ago, I would look hard (when in stock???) at an Arno Bernard iMamba in mammoth molar or desert ironwood.

Someone I trust loves Ringhals as they are like Mnandi's, so I love them. Now I have to try one. They cost like $500 without exotic materials.

 

[ktataragasi]

I'm not sure you can find a Damascus Mnandi for $600 right now, but you USED to be able to buy them for that. Definitely not for that price on any auction sites.

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Are Mnandi's slow roll to open?

 

[David Mary]

1. CRK Inkosi, Zaan or Large Sebenza
2. Hinderer XM-18 (lots of options)
3. Add $200 and get a Koenig Arius

I'd buy a new douk douk, another svord peasant, and a swisschamp. Those all currently cover most tasks for me. Then I'd make a principal payment on my mortgage with the change.

A Curtiss F3 medium or Large.
A Laconico would be nice too.

I would go with the Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Skinny. ($425 + $200 ti-scale)
Also Medford's M-48 and Praetorian Slim. He's a pontificating a-hole but sure can build knives.

Am I a joke to you people?

 

[David Mary]

And for me it's the knife I already have, a Resilience lightweight in S35VN. The rest of the money can go towards belts, heat treatment, etc.

 

[Marine53]

Not my knife but here’s how I’d spend the money.

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Sebenza
Handle relief
Spydiehole

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Ok so send that bad boy back to CR tell them you hit your head and suffered a brain injury when you efffed up your Sebenza 21 and may God forgive you of your sins.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

Are Mnandi's slow roll to open?

I don't know what you mean by slow roll. They open at an average speed, IMO. Not as slow as Sebenzas but I don't think you can flick them open like you can with many moderns.

 

[afishhunter]

Buck 307 stockman?
(It'd be second hand "new to me", since its been out of production since Buck moved slipjoint production inhouse, rather than continue to contract with Camillus for all the 300 series slipjoints, back in the mid 90's(?).)
Alternate: Case large Amber Jigged Bone CV stockman.
Alternate: standard Victorinox Huntsman  or an Evo Grip 17.

 

[DMG]

Probably a Chris Reeve hollow handle

 

[ktataragasi]

I don't know what you mean by slow roll. They open at an average speed, IMO. Not as slow as Sebenzas but I don't think you can flick them open like you can with many moderns.

That answers the question. Thank you. I guess it was a strange way for me to ask if it can be flicked open.

 

[evergreensSequoiaseucalyptusandOaks]

Not going to Participate in this one ~ I'm the taking the Bench