Recommendation? Looking for a new addition to the collection for $160 or under

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Hey, first time on blade forums looking to expand my very small and unimpressive collection,im looking for a knife thats at or under $160 im open to almost anything ,i was looking at the houge rsk mk1 g2 the knife works exclusive but im picky when it comes to ergos and i keeping seeing hotspot and pocket clip whenever i read about it,i perfer knives above 3.25in of blade and im not looking to get any more balisongs other than that anything else is fair game,so if anyone has any a reccomendation of a knife or multiple knives please feel free to share my collection consists of a
Kizer nomad
ZT 0562 CF
bradley kimura
Ontario rat 1
Paramilitary 2
leatherman wave
 
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I second the manix 2. Cold steel makes some pretty good blades to in that price range as well.

If you want a fixed blade, I really like the fallkniven A1. Bark River makes some good fixed blades as well. Good luck!
 
Lightweights Spyderco are always a good option if you need an user

Benchmade bugout isa lis something to try is you want a very light EDC

Maybe you would like totes a flipper and for that CIVIVI can be a good starting point, you can also start to get some WE in your price range

theJames brand Foldon has some great review - I never handled one so it is only based on some buzz here
There are a lot of options and you can also have a look at the exchange forums to get a good second hand knife
 
KingMaxor said:
Hey, first time on blade forums looking to expand my very small and unimpressive collection,im looking for a knife thats at or under $160 im open to almost anything ,i was looking at the houge rsk mk1 g2 the knife works exclusive but im picky when it comes to ergos and i keeping seeing hotspot and pocket clip whenever i read about it,i perfer knives above 3.25in of blade and im not looking to get any more balisongs other than that anything else is fair game,so if anyone has any a reccomendation of a knife or multiple knives please feel free to share my collection consists of a
Kizer nomad
ZT 0562 CF
bradley kimura
Ontario rat 1
Paramilitary 2
leatherman wave
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Welcome to Bladeforums!

Please though, in the future at least try to punctuate your posts when they're more than one line. I didn't have any trouble reading the one quoted, but continuous walls of unpunctuated text, save for the random and oddly utilized comma, will invite flaming from dormant forum trolls... and you'll deserve it. :D

As for the collection: I think everyone needs a Seki City Spyderco. I'm partial to the Delica and the Endura, but the other models are great too. Go for the ZDP-189 steel, @Larrin recently confirmed using the science that it's the best steel ever. He posted a comprehensive article about it, but I think I've summed it up perfectly here.

Aside from my Seki Spydie with the greatest steel ever bias, here's a short list of other knives I'd recommend in that price range:

Benchmade Bugout - King of slim and light EDC.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 - M4 is almost as good as ZDP-189. :D
ZT 0450 - It's just a damned good looking knife.
Buck Waimea - It's a Mayo collab on clearance at the Buck site!
Any Protech - Seriously, just buy a Protech at some point. They're fantastic.
 
I've been a fan of many of the Italian designs, and aside from certain individual releases from years past by the big italian brands, I've been hugely intrigued by what MKM has been putting out as a conglomerate.
 
I've been a fan of many of the Italian designs, and aside from certain individual releases from years past by the big italian brands, I've been hugely intrigued by what MKM has been putting out as a conglomerate.
 
Lots of great suggestions so far, but for ergos and price look no further than the Manix 2. I own several, both LW and G10 versions of the Manix 2 and although it's a bit bigger knife that I don't EDC often it is a great knife that I think you'll really enjoy. Welcome!
 
If you’re interested in automatics then Benchmade has a few discontinued models in your price range. The Rukus2 , AFO2 and Adamas automatics are all solid choices.
 
The Houge Ritter grip (that's what I call it :p), only had a pocket clip hot spot for me. Quickly remedied this w/ a BM clip.
 
Some recommendations (in sorted order) based on my personal collection (assuming you are looking for folders) :
  1. CIVIVI Incite Liner Lock Knife Gold Foil/Clear Resin (3.7" Satin) C908DS-1 - Damascus blade. Attractive Handle Material. Under $100 if you can get it. Outstanding Value.
  2. Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Gent Select Pocket Knife - MassDrop Exclusive. CPM-S35VN Stainless Steel. Wide options in handle materials. A touch over $100. Currently out of stock though :(
  3. Cold Steel Recon 1 Spear Point Lockback Knife Desert Warrior G-10 (4" blade) - S35VN Steel. Copper exclusive available at BHQ. Around $120. Classic. Made in the USA.
  4. GEC #86 Oil Field Jack Pocket Knife - If you are in the mood for Traditional can't go wrong with GEC. Good investment. Made in the USA.
  5. CRKT CEO Liner Lock Knife Green Micarta (3.1" blade) BHQ Exclusive D2. Around $50. Outstanding Value. BLADE Magazine 2019 Best Buy of the Year Knife.
You could also consider :
  • Kizer Lundquist Feist Liner Lock Front Flipper Knife Shred CF (2.8" blade) - CPM-S35VN Steel. Refined. Elegant. Smooth. However it is a touch over $160 though :(
If you are open to fixed blades, you could check out :
  • Mora Gerberg Carbon - 4.3 inch Carbon blade. Good sheath. Goes for around $100.
 
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I really liked mixing my collection up with a couple autos this year- a microtech and one of the kershaw launches. I'll probably get a protech soon too and they are in your price range.

As I look at your collection the only other things that come to mind are a SAK, Spyderco Stretch or maybe a ZT 0770.
 
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