Lockback

[markhait]

Hey...looking for some input here.
I'd like to buy a nice locking knife somewhere in the price range of $100.
I don't care what type of metal the blade is made of so long as it can hold an edge. I'm not going to chop down a tree with it, but I don't want to keep sharpening it everytime I use it either.
I'd like the blade to be in the 3" area also with a pocket clip so that I can keep it handy.

Right now I have a Cold Steel Voyager in VG-1, but the more and more I read about Cold Steel in these forums the more I'm thinking they just had a great advertising exec. and their knives aren't as good as they claim.

Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[SIRGALANT]

look into spyderco .

 

[STR]

The Calypso III by Spyderco is real nice and for that matter they make a superb lockback all around. My favorite is the 83mm Manix.

I got one a while back more traditional that blew my mind also for the quality. Its the Kershaw Gents lockback 1993-2 in VG10 blade steel. What a great knife that one is. You'd have to see it to believe it. Super fit and finish, great design and a great price for what you get. Even the lock spring is mirror polished on this beauty. It really is a stunning looker.

http://www.knifeoutlet.com/shop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=KER19932

STR

 

[Zip7]

I have 3 C34 Jess horn spydercos that are great knives AND good looking EDC's. Blades are aus-8. They are like a delica, but not as beefy and utilitarian. They are way more traditional looking and handsome than most spydercos. Discontinued now, but you can sometimes pick one up for around $100.

Everytime I carry one, my knife loving buddies are always wanting to fondle it. I have two burgundy handled ones and one white handle - they are some of my favorite knives.