Looking for 4'' EDC Folder

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I am trying to find a 4- 4 1/2" large folder for my next EDC trying to stay under 200.00 looked at Kizer, Cold Steel Recon 1 and a few others what have you guys seen or carry in that range.
 
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Knife in middle

T90 over your $200 budget

Sukhoi, the best 4" folder I've come across

Group of 4" folders
 
At that budget you can afford most any of the store brand or 'production' 4" blades. I would just shop the internet until you found a couple you like.

If you like Kizer, check out Zero Tolerance. If you like Cold Steel, check out Emerson....etc, etc.

4" I've been carrying lately include a Cold Steel Ti-Lite, a couple of Emersons, a Brend auto and a Wayfarer.
 
I second a Spyderco Military. I just got a Benchmade Crooked River in the mail today..its pretty amazing. Give that a look too.
 
If you're willing to stretch your budget another $20, the ZT 0452CF is an awesome knife. That and the original 0454 are the only 4" ones that make it into my EDC rotation.
 
Manix 2 XL, Benchmade Crooked River, Kizer Zugang, Cold Steel Talwar, Viper Knives Rhino, Fox Knives Deimos.
 
I can also say the zt 0452 is an awsome amount of blade
In a thin LIGHTWEIGHT package. .

Although it may not.be the best at being heavy duty
but that's not really it's strong point :) great folder
 
Lol not quite 4 inches but an Ontario rat would do every thing you need for 25 bucks lol.

It's really about what you want and don't give a crap about what anyone else says
 
Benchmade: Crooked River, 710 KW exclusive
Cold Steel: Recon 1, Talwar
Spyderco: Military, Manix XL
ZT: 0452cf

Happy Hunting:D
 
I second the 0452cf. A little intimidating to people (although if you want a 4"EDC you just have to deal with that), and after you get used to the technique to flip it right it flies out every time. I don't have the Benchmade Crooked River or 710 but by the looks of them I would recommend them too.
 
Im waiting for the Tops BOB folder to come out. They said it should be out by Blade. I just really hope they price the thing under $200.
4.5" of folding 1095 goodness:
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I can recommend a bunch that I have.
BM 710-1401....M390 amazingness for $169!
ZT 452 mine is CF, but I think it comes in G10 to keep under budget.
Spydie Military.....just wow!! Millie is the bottom blade in last pic.
Joe
Couple pics......cause they're always good!!

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Oh, almost forgot about the Steel Will Gekko 1500 and, particularly 1505. Very, very good fit and finish, beautiful knives, comfortable in extended use, good cutting geometry and much less tacticool-scary than most other options with a 4" blade.
 
Hogue EX-01 4" version. Great button-lock folder. It is machined so well that it does not use washers. The handle is layered G-10, the layers melt into each other forming unique patterns. You can find them for around $185 if you look hard.
 
You could try any Emerson super model, check the exchange here for one in your price point.
CRKT BT-70 is a 4" blade in a cool knife and you'll have some leftover cash for something else as well.
Happy hunting.
 
I will also recommend the Benchmade 710. Just a tad under 4" but really close. I've only had it a short while but this is a beautiful knife. Very well made and could stand some abuse if needed.

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If I want 4 inches of blade on an EDC folder, I usually go with a CS Large Voyager. I've got both the tanto and the drop/clip point versions, in both plain edge and part serrated. This one sees the most rotation because it has a slimmer profile in the pocket:



And for $200, give or take, you can get 3 or 4 of these, now available in CPM BDS-1! Just a thought...
 
Blade lengths 3.8"-4.6" and priced $125-$240:

  • Zero Tolerance 0452CF
  • Zero Tolerance 0909
  • Hogue EX-04
  • Hogue EX-01
  • Fox Col Moschin Delta
  • Fox Citadel Deimos
  • Spyderco Military
  • Spyderco Ulize
  • Spyderco K2
  • Spyderco Szabo
  • Viper Rhino
  • Viper Start
  • Benchmade Contego
  • Benchmade Hunt Crooked River
  • Benchmade Adamas
  • Benchmade 710
 
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Great list RamZar!!!!! I want at least 3 of them!!
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