Looking for my perfect folding knife

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Hi. I'm looking for a perfect knife for me. I know what features i would like on it but can't seem to find it. If any of you can suggest a knife that i might be interested in, please reply me as many as you'd like, the more the beter. Thanks

What i'm looking for:
Size: reasonable, around 8-9 inches, can be an inch more or less.
Folding
Lock is not put under stress when in closed position(like AXIS lock, arc lock), not liner or frame lock
Preferably made in the US
One hand opening ability.
blade steel: 154CM, S30V and other steels like them.
handle material: titanium, T6 aluminum, micarta with steel liners all work for me.
i would like to keep price below $150

thanks
 
The first knife that comes to mind off the top of my head is a Benchmade 710. And you'll probably hear it more than once
 
As you have set aside specified locks you have lockback and button/plunge lock left.

So get some Spyderco lockback (e.g. Minimanix?), or if you want buttonlock check out e.g. Masters Of Defense Small Tactical Fighter 685.(I would also suggest Microtech LUDT or Protech TR3 but they are automatics and spring is put under stresss (compressed) in closed position). Also if you will go higher than $150 William Henry makes Ti buttonlocks.
 
Chuck289 said:
The first knife that comes to mind off the top of my head is a Benchmade 710. And you'll probably hear it more than once
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He said he doesn't want axis/arc lock (they have little springs, compressed while closing for a moment).

Or maybe I didn't understand well as my English isn't very good.
 
i would like single hand opening ability as well as synthetic or metal for handles.
What is a PAUL lock knife?

Thanks
 
Lock backs put closing stress on the blade, he wouldn't want those either. Sounds like compression lock is the only way to go, that being said, the Paramilitary seems to be his perfect knife, it meets all of his requirements.
 
William Henry Quest, the Tom Brown tracker model, now out of production but you can find some on the secondary market, as I did mine here;

Good luck, most have searched all their lives and have not found THE knife,,,
G2
 
The perfect knife is the one that fits you ... your hands, your steel and handle material, style of lock, your wallet, your use. Get out there and handle a few ... you'll find yours, everything else is everyone elses perfect folder. Sorry, just my opinion. Good luck! :)
 
can describe to me how the lock is vividly? I would like to know how it is when its closed. thanks

J85909266 said:
Lock backs put closing stress on the blade, he wouldn't want those either. Sounds like compression lock is the only way to go, that being said, the Paramilitary seems to be his perfect knife, it meets all of his requirements.
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I do know a few places that have large selections in great knives but most of them overcharge like crazy! i also wouldn't want to piss the people off there by going in and trying out knives and not buying anything. It would be a bit rude.


Native Justice said:
The perfect knife is the one that fits you ... your hands, your steel and handle material, style of lock, your wallet, your use. Get out there and handle a few ... you'll find yours, everything else is everyone elses perfect folder. Sorry, just my opinion. Good luck! :)
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I have a feeling that your perfect folder is going to be a fixed blade, or a "butterfly knife".:D.
 
unfortunately, both are illegal to carry(for the most part) in CA. good suggestion though, i do like fixed blades
 
I'd suggest a Spyderco Manix. The handles are G10, and offer a better grip than micarta IMO.
 
CAlife said:
can describe to me how the lock is vividly? I would like to know how it is when its closed. thanks
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At the spine of the knife, one of the liners engages the upper back of the blade tang, similar to how a liner lock works, but on the back of the knife instead of the front. At a glance, it appears to be a backwards liner lock, but it is leagues more secure and strong, as well as being able to flick the knife open and closed without fingers ever being in the way of the blade. Some people find them awkward, but I had no trouble getting comfortable with them.

The knife is held closed by a milled out portion of the blade tang that the moving liner engages into when closed. It's similar to the liner lock ball and detent system. There have been some QC issues, as it is a new lock, but many love them.
 
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