Just staring out collecting - $200 to spend - What to buy?

Maybe something with an exotic steel like BM 755 MPR, BM 805 TSEK, Spyderco Para2 in S90V or CTS-20CP.
 
A CS Rajah 2 for $95 shipped will give you a big, super strong everyday folder (I have both the Rajah 1 and 2). With the remaining $ you can still pick up another nice blade. My 2 cents :)
 
id go with with buying a couple of different brand production knives to test them out...see how they feel in your hand, what blade styles and sizes you like, and test special features like waves and axis locks and such. i am also new to collecting knives iv always had a knife or two but only the last year or so have i been starting to expand and add to a still very small collection.
 
As I am just getting into buying knifes, I feel I should buy a few in the $50 to $70 range and save the custom knives for when I know what I really like.

I went to a custom knife show in Chicago this summer and saw so much that I wanted. I spent a lot of time at the Strider table. But with the meager funds that I had, I left empty handed.



I saw a
 
Biginboca said:
Buy a Hogue EX-01 in Gmascus. You won't regret it! 3.5" Drop Point is a terrific edc.
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I have yet to see a negative review on these guys. I have the exact one Biginboca is describing. Its awesome. I havent carried another knife in a month.
 
Bob W said:
I suggest, since you're a new buyer, to experience the widest possible variety of knife styles and types. Spend all your money on a single knife - no doubt you'll get a great knife, but the experiential value is minimal. Buy a half-dozen good knives and a sharperner, and not only will you have six decent knives, but an education as well.
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+1. :thumbup: Great advice.

I'd say you have a pretty solid collection underway. Nice choices in general :thumbup:

I recommend checking out some of the other options out there...that is, something that is very different from what you already own. For your pricerange, you could try everything from Laguiole slipjoints to hard-use Zero Tolerance knives. Try something new. :D
 
Here are some basics that everyone should own.
Spyderco Delica, Endura, Native, Military
Benchmade 551 Griptilian, 556 Mini Griptilian, 710.
Buck 110, 119
Victorinox Swiss Army knife

You could also pick up a Spyderco Sharpmaker.
 
If you are looking for a Decent Ti knife May I suggest looking into the Bradley Alias I or Alias II.. Spyderco Sage Ti was a pretty nice little Gem as well. The Bradley's may eat up your $200 pretty quick though.
 
ok this is what you wnat if yer gona spend 200 on one knife, the spyderco s90v manix 2 or the benchmade 710 with M4 steel period.
 
There are still some Benchmade Mini Griptilian in M390 (limited edition) left @ gpknives and a free Benchmade portable sharpener is included.
 
Spyderco Military or Benchmade 710 and an ESEE Izula with the change. ;)
 
This is a loaded question but I think I have a pretty decent suggestion. Save another little bit and get the Burger Exkelibur EXK 1. This knife will blow you away and has been awarded with nothing but praise by its owners.
 
odinp said:
I wanted to buy a Cold Steel Rajah 1 but can't find it anywhere. I set aside $200 to get new knives with, and am not sure what to get. Looking at the Kershaw JYD, ZT0200, or Spyderco Centofante III.
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The Rajah 1's were discontinued a few months ago. They were priced very attractively at closeout...I was tempted but resisted. A lot got snapped up then. I would guess if you keep checking the sale forum here, one is bound to show up.

ZTs are all great. My favs are the 200KW and 350KW.

Centerfonte is a very nice folder. If you like Spyderco, the new re-released Persian is worth a look. Also, the Gayle Bradley (gorgeous) or Street Beat (for a fixed blade). The newish Paramilitary2 is excellent, though a bit hard to find right now due to popularity.
 
odinp said:
I looked at the "value" knives thread here. Not sure if I should get a 4 or 5 of these or one more expensive knife.
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The benefit to buying less expensive knives -- beyond the fact that some are just fantastic knives worth having -- is that you can learn what you like and want in a knife without tying up as many funds. This can accelerate your learning curve.

But a question to ask yourself is how much of a collector do you want to be and how big of a collection do you want? The knife-enthusiast spectrum is broad and everyone falls into a different slot.

Personally, I buy sparingly in order not to tie up space or funds on things I don't use, and get what I like as long as it's under $200 -- whether that's a $20 Victorinox, a $65 GEC, or a $145 Bark River.

Low price is only a deterrent to me to the extent that it affects quality.
 
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