I'm looking for some CPMS30V under $100, is this doable?

[HighTen]

I'm wondering if it's possible to get a knife, fixed or folding, that sports a CPMS30V blade and is under $100. I really like experiencing good steel and this stuff sounds really fun. If it's possible to get some for under $100 can you suggest some knives that fit the bill? If not, can you suggest some knives in this price range with some other great steel? Thanks!

 

[ErikD]

I bet you could get a Spyderco ParaMilitary or Military for under $100 used pretty easily. Though a new one is only a bit over $100 anyway from most internet dealers.

 

[Lord_Ash]

I think you might also be able to get a Doug Ritter RSK for around 100$.

 

[shanshui75]

i got a new spyderco military (black blade before they were official) a few months back for $95 or so from some police website or other. a spyderco native can easily be had for $70 or so. it's frn, colorado made, s30v, and my edc. i just like the way it fits my hand. it's also not too big and definitely not too small.

hope it helps

k

 

[JD Mandrell]

Cabelas is offering several Bucks including the 110 in s30v.

The 110 is 59.99.

 

[Mongo]

Cabelas is offering several Bucks including the 110 in s30v.

The 110 is 59.99.

I'll second this recommendation... it's a fine knife!

 

[spyken]

spyderco native is only about $60. paramilitary and yojimbo are under $100. mini grip is under $100 too.

 

[cognitivefun]

the Benchmade Ritter grip $105, the mini $100, exceptional knives from S30V.

 

[logo]

If it should be "some" S30V and not a S30V version of a specific knife, then I agree with spyken and shanshui75 - You can find a spyderco native for 58$ shipping (USA) included. I found nothing cheaper.

 

[VampyreWolf]

Spyderco military, $98 in newgraham + shipping.

You won't look back.

 

[spyken]

to be honest, I prefer VG10. The finish is nicer than S30V and the difference in edgeholding is not noticeable to me....

 

[VampyreWolf]

spyken: I can get vg-10 stupid sharp... can get s60v sharp enough that it doesn't feel sharp with the thumb check but will shave and slice for days on end.

Given the choice of vg-10 I'd take ats-55 though, softer steel(more forgiving). I've had s60v chip on me once(my military was running a 30deg edge on the greys and steeled for 3 weeks straight).

In a blind test, or light cutting most of us won't notice a difference it's when you push the toy to see what it does that you notice. With the same edge(30deg edge, spydie whites, de-burr 5 strokes each side on 40deg greys), ats-55 deflaps 60 boxes... vg-10 150 boxes and 440v did 200-205... thats the numbers before they started to tear the cardboard. Those numbers are all on serrated spydies, 3" range.... was working at BK and doing 80-100 boxes a night.

 

[ChuckBuck]

Spyderco Native or Military are the 1st to come to mind. I saw a fixed blade hunter/guthook (Buck) at Cabelas for a little over $100. Also, Buck makes a signature series, I think it's the 805ss that is a small bowie type knife, New Graham has it under Buck - Limited Edition, I believe.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...rid=&cmCat=search&hasJS=true&_requestid=22364

http://www.newgraham.com/buckltd.htm
You have to scroll down about half way...
I am not the Chuck Buck that owns the knife company, nor am I trying to sell you a "Buck" knife for any reason other than they make one the fits your requirements. My name is Charlie Buckalew, hence, Chuck Buck

 

[HighTen]

Thanks for all the replies! All these options are very encouraging.

 

[anthony cheeseboro]

Don't forget that the Dodo is under $100 as is the Native. Benchmade makes a small fixed blade in S30V that's under $100 too.

 

[glockman99]

Get the Benchmade/Ritter Mini-Griptilian...Trust me on this..

 

[Devilnut]

Hey ChuckBuck don't you own a knife company?......








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[HighTen]

So where does one get a Benchmade Ritter Mini Griptilian? I haven't been able to find them at some internet knife stores I know about. Also, this one is made in the US, right?

 

[diamdave]

cabelas also has three Gerber Freeman knives with S30V well under $100.

 

[Brian6244]

the Benchmade Ritter grip $105, the mini $100, exceptional knives from S30V.

I'll second that! Have owned both and have been very impressed.