Knife recommendation under $100

Try the H&K Axis 14715 or Mini Axis 14716. I have one of each and I love them.

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Tops/Buck CSAR-T is another one right at your $100 mark give or take.

Solid performer in a 3.5" 154cm steel
Thick sturdy beefed up liner
Stronger clip point/tanto hybrid blade
Mildly textured but plain black G10 handles
No "odd" curves to throw you off.
And it even comes with a sheath as well as a clip.

Not to mention still made in USA with Buck's 2nd to none forever warranty.

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Probably you should be thinking of an American Lawman. I prefer the slimmer XHP version as it has better steel, but the old model with AUS8 is a great knife. It is very tough, as a 3.5" blade, and will not ruin your wallet. http://www.knifeworks.com/search.aspx?find=american+Lawman

Otherwise, I would recommend the standard BM Griptilian. It has the blade length and comes in colors like orange, black, pink, olive, tan, yellow, and etc. There is even a salt water rated version called the H2O. Get the standard clip point and not the tanto or sheepfoot.
 
The Vantage® Force boasts the latest in tactical design and innovation. An ultra-fast and smooth opening with the flipper works so quickly, you would think it's an assisted opener. Using an oversized liner lock for and stainless steel frame, it provides ultimate strength and durability. When faced with a critical situation, the Vantage® Force is prepared to protect in a moments notice. With a non-reflective S30V blade and heavy duty G-10 handle, this knife will meet the intended need for professionals. Made in the USA

BLADE SHAPE: Drop Point
BLADE LENGTH:3 1/4" (8.3 cm)
WEIGHT:4.6 oz. (131 g)
HANDLE:G10
CARRY SYSTEM:Pocket Clip
ORIGIN:Made In The USA

Street Price: $75-$90

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Another for the Cold Steel Code 4 in spearpoint in the XHP steel, or the Mini Recon 1 with spearpoint in XHP steel.
 
Ok guys seeing as there are endles possibilites here and im picky
Is there any set of manufacturers i should stick to that offer sub $100 knives
Im digging some of the kershaws and crkts
What are good steels in the sub $100 mark Which steels should i stay away from?
I think im digging the tan handles over black which means composite handles only.
 
dumbass said:
Ok guys seeing as there are endles possibilites here and im picky
Is there any set of manufacturers i should stick to that offer sub $100 knives
Im digging some of the kershaws and crkts
What are good steels in the sub $100 mark Which steels should i stay away from?
I think im digging the tan handles over black which means composite handles only.
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My advise is to read more and post less, dumbass. If it were somone else asking for "good steels" I would say its a meaningless question. And I would try to help.

From you, its become pretty clear its just another lazy question. :thumbdn:
 
knifedude802 said:
Cold Steel makes some great offerings too. The Recon 1 and Code 4 specifically are two of my favorites. They (Cold Steel) have just started making their knives in CTS XHP, which is a higher end stainless steel -- they used to use AUS 8 which is a good or great budget stainless steel, and you can still find these versions just about anywhere. I have the Recon 1 and Code 4 in both steels, and I still love the Recon 1 in AUS 8, one of my favorite knives, even though it's only somewhere around $50 now. The lock is bullet proof, the design is mean, the steel works, it's stainless, and it's easy to sharpen. The G10 handle is plenty strong in the absence of liners.

The Griptilian is kind of everybodies go-to quality EDC. And it's not a bad one, I'm just bored with it. I have the 553S which is the full sized partially serrated tanto and the 551 which is the full sized drop point and I strongly prefer the drop point model when I do choose to carry a Grip. It's definitely not a bad choice and if you like the design, I'd encourage you to check out the Doug Ritter Grip that comes in M390 for $140, I know it's above your budget, but it's a sweet deal for AWESOME steel.

The Axis lock and the Triad lock, from Benchmade and Cold Steel respectively are both near bullet proof, but the axis lock is significantly more "user-friendly".

More choices: Ontario Rat 1 (or 2), Kershaw Cryo 2, Kershaw Knockout.
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This is a lot of good information.:thumbup:
 
I suggest that you go to a knife or gun show, and handle some of the knives that have been mentioned in this thread. iI also recommend looking at the Kershaw line of knives.
 
dumbass said:
Ok guys seeing as there are endles possibilites here and im picky
Is there any set of manufacturers i should stick to that offer sub $100 knives
Im digging some of the kershaws and crkts
What are good steels in the sub $100 mark Which steels should i stay away from?
I think im digging the tan handles over black which means composite handles only.
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Gerber made steel, simply because they can't temper it correctly lol. Other then that even 420j2 is a decent steel, it just really depends what you're looking for. Harder more wear resistant steel holds an edge longer an can be reprofiled thinner but is hard to sharpen, middle of the road steels like 8cr13mov, aus 8a, etc are very easy to sharpen but don't hold an edge as long as something like Elmax or s30v.

What steel should I get should be preface by
1) what are you planning to do with it
2) what your experience in sharpening nd available sharpening setup is
And 3) what kind of knife you're looking at

If you said you works in a warehouse cutting boxes all day then obviously you'd need a long lasting edge with high wear.
If you said you weren't an expert at sharpening I'd recommend aus 8a
If you were taking it on a trip to a wet climate I'd recommend H1 or 420, because it is very rust resistant.
If you were buying a chopper then a majority of supersteel is likely to be too brittle.

It's like what kind of vehicle you should buy. A Ford f350 might be a powerful vehicle but if you have 5 kids you gotta drop off at the day care and then drive 20 miles to work it's probably better to buy a van.
 
Just get the blur in s30v. Its a great steel and a great knife. It seems to be the closest to your preferences and the handle is really surprisingly nice. It is a tried and true model and that is why kershaw keeps making more variations.
 
In before dumbass doesn't want to google sharpening a serrated blade. Or sharpening. Or how to apply dickfer after stropping
 
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