I'm Going To Be 20 In Just 28 Days And....

(I'm sorry, I can't keep up the capping)
Knifeworks has for $110 a Manix 2 in BD30P full flat grind. It's still a sprint:( but it's only $40 more than the standard:) It's also at about an ounce lighter than standard.
 
Looking at your expanded list, I say go for the Gayle Bradley. It's a favorite for me alongside the 0551. The thin blade grind and steel combo is perfectly executed, and the build quality is tops.
 
Just a personal preference but I would choose the Spyderco Caly 3.5. It packs 3.5" inches of blade in a package that is virtually the same overall size and weight as the Caly 3.

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Spyderco military if you haven't tried it yet, its one of my favorites for sure. Just don't trade it, you'll regret it!

Happy birthday, Jess!
 
Kershaw Barrage/Salvo in damascus. Unassisted, no flipper, but opens like it has speedsafe. And oh so pretty.

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I got a blem for $40 a few weeks ago, and I love flicking it open, even more so than the A/O flippers. Left the house to go to work this morning, and turned around after I had realized it wasn't in my pocket.
 
Lots of great choices here for sure but you'll absolutely love the ZT 0350, it's one fun and impressive blade!
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Now, I don't want to go all 'mall ninja' on you, but one of the smoothest and best handling knives I own is the Kershaw Tanto Groove by R.J.Martin. If I was turning 20, it would serve as a fine memento.

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Here's a few suggestions from me.

Spyderco chaparral
Spyderco calypso 3 or 3.5
Benchmade Ritter griptillian
(should try out the axis lock if you haven't already)
Benchmade 940
Benchmade rift
Crkt ripple 1 or 2
Kershaw blur
Kershaw od-1
Kershaw leek
Kershaw junkyard dog

Also if you really like the manix 2 there's a dealer exclusive m4 FFG blade with tan g10 at a certain dealers site. You could get some rit dye and dye the handle whatever color you like since tan is such a neutral color.
 
Tostig said:
Buy a Groove and be Groovy.

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No, the Zing is the grooviest knife.

Edit: I would suggest the Zing only if you carry your knives left-handed, but I still maintain that the Zing is groovier.
 
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All jokes aside, since I'm partial to spydercos..

Manix 2 sprint cts-bd30p
Native 5 s35vn

The dealer I go through has both in stock and FREE SHIPPING
 
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