Looking for a quality EDC $100 or less. Suggestions?

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I own the spyderco resilience, the Ontario rat 1, and the Kershaw blur s30v. But I'm looking to spend a little more to get better quality. I was considering the benchmark griptilian, the spyderco paramilitary 2, or just saving a little more and getting the zt 556?
 
Manix 2 in s110v. Once i got used to how light it was it basically never leaves my pocket. I think a few retailers have them right now ant they are like 107-115 dollara
 
Spyderco Manix 2 S110V is a great suggestion, actually. The PM 2 is also well-loved around here. You'd be hard pressed to find better combos of ergos and performance.

You own a Blur so I assume you're pleased with the performance of aluminum handles and S30V steel. How about a Kershaw Camber? They just came out and are basically a flipper version of the Blur, just in a slightly smaller package.

The ZT 0566 is a great knife. I've owned a couple and they are quality knives. You can actually find them brand new for just a little over a 100 bucks, but if you scour the exchange you can find them for at or under a C note.

Kizer makes pretty good knives in your price range. You may want to give them a look, as well.
 
Spyderco sage 1 is a really classy edc the grip is nice but that plastic handle makes me sad on mine. Possibly Stryker series or an rei edition grip priced here on forums are really nice to.
 
The manix 2 xl is about all the knife you could want, tho I have chipped the s30v blade by cutting through shrink wrap and then hitting a wood pallet lol... I like aus8a for work purposes, never had aus8a or bm 710 in d2 do that.
 
grownstar said:
Spyderco Manix 2 S110V is a great suggestion, actually. The PM 2 is also well-loved around here. You'd be hard pressed to find better combos of ergos and performance.

You own a Blur so I assume you're pleased with the performance of aluminum handles and S30V steel. How about a Kershaw Camber? They just came out and are basically a flipper version of the Blur, just in a slightly smaller package.

The ZT 0566 is a great knife. I've owned a couple and they are quality knives. You can actually find them brand new for just a little over a 100 bucks, but if you scour the exchange you can find them for at or under a C note.

Kizer makes pretty good knives in your price range. You may want to give them a look, as well.
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I thought the camber was a larger version of the blur?
 
If you are considering a PM2 then that is the one I would suggest as well. Another option would be the Spyderco Manix 2- the FRN model has been mentioned already but you might also look at the G10 model.
 
For something a little tougher a good edc sized folder would be the zt 0350, right around the $100 mark or less on the exchange
 
JDX said:
I thought the camber was a larger version of the blur?
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No sir. According to Kershaw's specs:

Camber has a blade of around 3.1 inches (give or take) with a handle length of 4.2 inches.

Blur has a blade of 3.4 inches with a handle length of 4.5 inches.
 
Pick up a used Griptilian. Hard to beat, and less than a hundred, if you don't mind one that's pre-loved.
 
I suggest a used Griptilian (best value), or a M390 Ritter Griptilian. The Ritter Grip is the best, hardest working production knife I have ever used. I prefer it to the PM2 due to the more ergonomic, hand-filling handle and great blade profile. However, the PM2 is a great choice. I consider both better buys than the ZT 556.
 
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