My knife gift-fu is weak.

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A buddy of mine is a big fan of 'tactical folders', you could say.

He loves ZT, the Umnumzaan, but never buys any knives for himself.

I'm looking for a gift for him to reignite his love of knives, maybe somewhere around $50?

He hates plastic handles, and likes a knife with lots of straight knives instead of curves.

Thanks,

-ethan
 
How about a Kershaw Leek?
 
Take a look at the Kershaw Spec Bump with stonewashed blade. You can pick one up for ~ $50.
 
Mm, a Spec Bump is an excellent idea.

He does like black coated blades though.

I should have mentioned...mid sized, maybe? 3.5"?
 
If you want to spend another $10 or so look at the NEW Cold Steel Recon 1 with the triad lock. I have a tanto and I have a clip point on order. Also take a look at the other cold steel triad lock knives, if you want to spend a little more cash that is.
If you don't want to spend any more, boker makes some good knives in 440c, and or course kershaw is almost always a good choice.
 
i just picked up one of the leatherman expanse series knife on the recommendation of another forum member. the large lockback version with bottle opener was less than $50. its 154 cm, made in usa, strong and hefty. the knife has some plastic in the handle, but its pretty nice.

not my pics

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the bottle opener is pushed out the back

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If he likes his knives to have clean straight lines then I don't think he's going to enjoy a Spec Bump. That knife is all curve.

I say OD-1. Clean straight blade. Nice little flipper that tucks away when open. G-10 non-lock side and SS frame lock side with Hinderer lockstop. And with tip up/tip down capability. All for under $50.
 
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