My benchmade has been lost, and i need a new knife

New update, my budget has just increased to 250, got my tax return back (heck yes) from working this summer, so have at it, or recomend a good sharpening system.

i was looking at an apex or a work sharp if i got sharpening stuff

seems to me the worksharp is more useful for a wider range of uses though
 
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A few knives to consider:

Zero Tolerance 0350CB ZDP-189 - $170
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 M390 - $175
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 S30V - $100
Zero Tolerance 0550/0551 - $200
Benchmade 915 Triage - $105
 
well right now, I have it narrowed down to a few.....unless someone comes up with another knife that I would be interested in

Benchmade 710
benchmade 950
Spyderco military
spyderco para 2

or a a barrage
 
Spyderco Paramilitary 2. Love mine! If you want something a bit more special, get he M390 version with the Blue G10 handles. It will still fit in your budget.
 
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the BM 581. Barrage on steriods plus a M390 blade. Has been my favorite BM that has come out in a long time.
 
If your budget increased to $250 you might be a able to find a used small sebenza on the for sale forum here
 
whenever I get a sebenza, I will get a large.

right now, i am leaning toward getting a benchmade 710 and an edgepro apex
 
The 710 is a really big folder. If it were me, I'd just get a fixed blade. Something like an Izula-II comes with a plastic sheath with great retention. You could belt carry that and be confident it won't come out of your pocket with your keys. I am just moving more and more towards fixed blades myself. They seem to make more sense in a lot of ways. Don't get me wrong, I love the 710 and the AXIS lock is my favorite lock system for folders. I just find the simplicity and strength (and generally lower pricing) of fixed blades more appealing.
 
Sulaco said:
The 710 is a really big folder. If it were me, I'd just get a fixed blade. Something like an Izula-II comes with a plastic sheath with great retention. You could belt carry that and be confident it won't come out of your pocket with your keys. I am just moving more and more towards fixed blades myself. They seem to make more sense in a lot of ways. Don't get me wrong, I love the 710 and the AXIS lock is my favorite lock system for folders. I just find the simplicity and strength (and generally lower pricing) of fixed blades more appealing.
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I realize its a big folder, I was carrying a barrage 580 before this, i would love to carry a fixed blade, but I am currently in college, and i cant carry fixed blades or folders over 4 inch blade on campus (and i live on campus). i have an eskabar already that i carry when i am home though.

I have been leaning toward benchmade for the axis lock, i got my first taste of it on the barrage and love it

by the way, does anyone have a side by side picture of the barrage next to a 710?

by the way, i have really been liking 3-4 inch blade lengths for carry (folder).
 
So, i actually forgot about a knife that I like by Benchmade, I like the Pardue 530....except that the handle seems very thin and feels fragile. Does anyone make aftermarket scales out of a slightly heavier materialS
 
I have a 530 and while it is lightweight, it's pretty tough for what it's made for: light-duty cutting. Have you tried the Kulgera? If you like it, I have one for sale :)
 
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I have a 530 and while it is lightweight, it's pretty tough for what it's made for: light-duty cutting. Have you tried the Kulgera? If you like it, I have one for sale :)
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I just looked up the Kulgera I like it, how much are you asking and where are you located (I want to meet in person whenever buying anything used)
 
well, i figured yall might want an update.

i have decided to say screw it and get a sebenza even though I dont have the money for it. I have wanted one since the first time that i saw one, so, i figure what the hell, i will have one eventually anyways

I will probably buy new, unless i can find a person that i can meet in person to buy from, even then i may still go with new.

I am running through smokey Mountain Knife works over spring break (drive through the area) and i will stop and see if there have any (as they are listed as dealers, but i kinda doubt they will have any)

If I dont get it then, then I will order it (that will be fun explaining to my mother why my checking account has that charge on it, but i dont care)

so thats that unless something major changes

PS: if i decide go used, what do i need to look for condition wise?
 
Not much..pretty much personal preference if you want the knife in great condition. Used makes you feel less bad about using it though.
 
Well Good Luck With Your Sebenza But I Would Have Recommended:
Benchmade Griptilian 550HG
Benchmade 581 Barrage
Benchmade 710
Benchmade Bone Collector - Large
Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Spyderco Military
Spyderco Manix 2
Spyderco Manix 2 XL
Spyderco Chokwe
ZT 0350
ZT 0200
ZT 0300 Series
ZT 0550
ZT 0560/0561
 
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