I'm trying to buy a new knife...

Thanks for all the input guys.

I got the chance to handle the Mini-Cyclone zdp/Ti model today, and damn that is one fine knife. It's solid as a bank vault and fits my hand well enough to justify it's purchase over a full sized/regular version Cyclone.

While i'm sure the Needs Work is great bang for the buck, it's asthetics just don't appeal to me, at all.

And those knifeworks links are blocked by my work, so i couldn't see the knives you guys were suggesting. :o
 
Uh oh...I perceive a knifeaholic in the making :eek:

Once you step up into the $150 dollar range (Mini-Cyclone ZDP), you're in a whole different league. I've been lusting after the Mini-Cyclone as well.

And, I understand about the Needs Work aesthetic. I didn't like the looks initially
either. But once I used it and lived with it awhile, it kinda grew on me.

Enjoy.
Dean
 
If you buy on ebay a whole ton of knives come into your price range, the CRKT M-16 is nice, consider flippers assisted, give yourself 5-10 minutes and you'll be able to flip them open as fast or faster then assisted.

The best bang for your buck IMO is the spyderco endura4 ZDP-189 steel. Those are NOT assisted HOWEVER they have 4 way configuring clips, ZDP-189 steel, and only cost about 70 on ebay. That and they have a nice overall length and blade length.
 
I second the Kershaw Blur... I picked one up from Wally World for $55 and I very pleased with it. When I hand it to someone to look at the first thing they comment on is the inlayed rough surface on the handle. It makes it very secure and easy to hold. It facilitates the assisted opening capability which I think is close to flawless in operation.

I purchased it for EDC and I'm glad I did...
 
DoctaD said:
Uh oh...I perceive a knifeaholic in the making :eek:

Once you step up into the $150 dollar range (Mini-Cyclone ZDP), you're in a whole different league. I've been lusting after the Mini-Cyclone as well.

And, I understand about the Needs Work aesthetic. I didn't like the looks initially
either. But once I used it and lived with it awhile, it kinda grew on me.

Enjoy.
Dean
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:o I'm already a "knifeaholic".

The very first knife i bought was a leftied Emerson Commander, which put me through the $150 ceiling years ago.

Though, with teh quality that companies like Kershaw is packing into their folders for the price, i can't see myself making the leap to the super pricey production knives like Sebenzas. I just can't imagine there being something tangible about the knife that would justify the price jump. I'll make the assumption that it's mostly a mental affermation thing.
 
Bill86 said:
If you buy on ebay a whole ton of knives come into your price range, the CRKT M-16 is nice, consider flippers assisted, give yourself 5-10 minutes and you'll be able to flip them open as fast or faster then assisted.

The best bang for your buck IMO is the spyderco endura4 ZDP-189 steel. Those are NOT assisted HOWEVER they have 4 way configuring clips, ZDP-189 steel, and only cost about 70 on ebay. That and they have a nice overall length and blade length.
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I really am having a hard time understanding the difference between the "flipper" method of a CRKT M16 vs. the Speedsafe assist on the Kershaws. It seems like you just have to push harder with the CRKT's from what i can gather, which i guess would make them manual opening.

Also, thanks for the suggestion on the Endura. Thing is, i've yet to see a Spyderco model that actually appeals aesthetically to me even the slightest bit.
 
The flipper on the M16 series when the pivot is properly lubed can flick the knife out faster than switchblade once you get used to it.
 
Lucien said:
I really am having a hard time understanding the difference between the "flipper" method of a CRKT M16 vs. the Speedsafe assist on the Kershaws. It seems like you just have to push harder with the CRKT's from what i can gather, which i guess would make them manual opening.

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The flipper on a CRKT M16 is just that, a flipper. Speedsafe on Kershaw's knives is Assisted Opening (AO); and does just that. When you start to open the blade, the AO takes over and opens the knife with a nice snick! I hope this helps.
 
I would get a regular Kershaw Cyclone or mini Cyclone. Everything about the knife was great, I don't like AO's, so the switch from AO to manual, well, I would've like to have a manual offering. But if you are looking for an AO, I think that is the best choice in your price range. Not to discount 420HC or 440A, but the Sandvik steel is along the lines of 440C/AUS8 and VG10. Good ergos, great blade shape and grind, razor sharp. I wish I would have kept it, but I couldn't get past the feeling when it was in manual. Not as tight as I like manual tactical folders. Hell, I wouldn't even call it tactical, more modern.
 
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