Looking to buy a custom

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As the title states i am looking to buy a new custom knife, and i was looking to get some recommendations. it can fixed or folding (please no slippies, just not really my style). For a folder I would prefer it to be a framelock, but if it was a linerlock or lockback I would still consider it. My price range is pretty much anything below $450, and my main use will be EDC.

any and all help greatly appreciated,

Noah
 
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As the title states i am looking to buy a new custom knife
main use will be EDC.
Noah
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I'd recommend you carry the Sanrenmu 710 for one year at a cost of $10.00, and put the other $440 back in your pants.
This will give you a better idea of what size and type of knife to select next, then cost will have meaning.

Length Overall: 6.6 inches
Fold Length: 3.7 inches
Weight: 3.6 oz
 
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While I do like and often EDC the SRM710, if you're looking to spend $450 for a knife, get Andrew Demko to make a custom version of the American Lawman....it's pretty much my grail folder.
 
There are a ton of options that meet the general criteria you mentioned. Would you mind telling us a bit more about your preferences so we can help narrow it down a bit? :)

For example, what are your preferences about the following?

size - blade length, weight, slim vs. thick, etc.
opening system [for folders] - thumb stud, spydie-style hole, flipper, assisted, etc.
blade material/style
scale material

Examples of production folders you like (or particular features you've liked) would be useful as well.
 
A lot of "yesterday's" knives that were in the $400 to $500 range seem to now be in the $500 to $600 range. Some dedicated searching will probably uncover some nice customs in the under $425 range.
 
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As the title states i am looking to buy a new custom knife, and i was looking to get some recommendations. it can fixed or folding (please no slippies, just not really my style). For a folder I would prefer it to be a framelock, but if it was a linerlock or lockback I would still consider it. My price range is pretty much anything below $450, and my main use will be EDC.

any and all help greatly appreciated,

Noah
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Have you considered a neck knife from Murray Carter? Just got mine, was surprised about the small size at first but now I love it. Had to get used to the "knife around my neck" which might be a bit combersome. You probably could get an extra belt kydex sheath. Also, Murray has 40% off!! right now if ordered until Sunday! I think that's agreat deal! Every knife is handmade by him with a high carbon steel core and stainless outside!
Check out: http://www.cartercutlery.com/japanese-knives/neck-knives
Cheers
 
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There are a ton of options that meet the general criteria you mentioned. Would you mind telling us a bit more about your preferences so we can help narrow it down a bit? :)

For example, what are your preferences about the following?

size - blade length, weight, slim vs. thick, etc.
opening system [for folders] - thumb stud, spydie-style hole, flipper, assisted, etc.
blade material/style
scale material

Examples of production folders you like (or particular features you've liked) would be useful as well.
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My preferred size for a folder would be around a 3.5- 4 in blade, not that thick but not really thin, weight is not a huge issue for me. for a fixed blade my preferred size would be 4.5- 5 in blade, kind of thick, and weight is not a big issue. As an opening system i would like a thumb stud or flipper, (IKBS is a HUGE plus, but i dont know if i can get that in my price range). for the blade i love 154-CM and S30V, as well as its companions like S35VN, and S90V. I also like ATS-34. for the style of the blade i like a lot of different styles, so i'd be pretty open to anything. for scale materials either G10, micarta, dark woods, carbon fiber, titanium, damascus, and others in that realm.
 
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My preferred size for a folder would be around a 3.5- 4 in blade, not that thick but not really thin, weight is not a huge issue for me. for a fixed blade my preferred size would be 4.5- 5 in blade, kind of thick, and weight is not a big issue. As an opening system i would like a thumb stud or flipper, (IKBS is a HUGE plus, but i dont know if i can get that in my price range). for the blade i love 154-CM and S30V, as well as its companions like S35VN, and S90V. I also like ATS-34. for the style of the blade i like a lot of different styles, so i'd be pretty open to anything. for scale materials either G10, micarta, dark woods, carbon fiber, titanium, damascus, and others in that realm.
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Great, thanks for the detailed response. For folders, one possibility would be Tim Galyean's Pro Series knives (which he calls mid-tech or semi-custom because some of the work is CNCed rather than done by hand). The large variants of the Pro Series Lahar, Turbulence, and JYD all have blades in the 3.5-4" range made from CPM-154 (the Crucible Particle Metallurgy version of 154-CM), IKBS flippers, and titanium frame locks. And all are right around $450 (some a little more, some a little less). True North Knives and Knife Art (google them) both have some Pro Series knives in stock and galleries with plenty of high-quality photos if you want to look into them more.

Another maker to consider would be Will Zermeno, who has a hosted knifemaker's forum here on BF. He also makes titanium framelock flippers using CPM-154. Unlike the Pro Series, his knives don't have IKBS, but they also cost significantly less. In fact, you could probably get a flipper from him and have enough left over to get a nice EDC fixed blade while staying within your $450 budget. (Check out his order list thread for his current options and prices.)
 
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Ordered my Murray Carter the minute the sale opened up : ) I'd recommend that or a Ray Lacinoco folder. Got one recently and absolutely love it
 
Thanks to everyone for the help. I decided to go with a Will Zermeno Azrael with the contoured G10 handle.

Thanks,
Noah
 
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