Need a folder recommendation for tomorrow

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Tomorrow I'm ordering an American Lawman, but I've got about $60 I can spend on other knife. I'd like to think of something to try (since the Echelon is not available). Just a folder that's narrow in the hands (not like the Grip handles which are too fat for my taste), between 2.5 to 3.5 in length. I'm ok with flippers, A/O, etc. I know I don't want a delica or endura, and I already have a Buck Vantage so that would be out too. I wouldn't mind trying a Kershaw because I don't own one (again, really want the Echelon but you can't find them anywhere). But I'd like to find another folder to try since I'm already paying for shipping.

Any suggestions?
 
The Kershaw Skyline fits those requirements and comes in well under budget.
 
If you don't own a kershaw, I'd highly recommend one. The skyline is always a good choice that can be had for 25-30 bucks which is well under your budget. The Junkyard Dog II is also another great offering if you don't mind the clip. Mine is a composite blade that I got for around 80, but I'm sure you could find it for lower or just get the regular blade, which would be within your budget. The RAM costs around 60 dollars and though I don't have one, I've heard great things. It's actually being discontinued, so if you're interested in that blade, pick it up while you can.
 
The kershaw blur nice knife long blade and light wight few more bucks you can get the S30V steel. Second the skyline. Third the packrat.
 
I would recommend a knife from Kershaw's lineup in particular in your price range their are a couple that stand out like the RAM and Zing IMO for the money Kershaw wont disappoint .
 
Have you considered the Cold Steel Hold Out II or III?

Any of the small kershaw knives are good too.
 
Get some of Cold steel knives with triad lock, or Spyderco military or Para2.......you wont be sorry.,at all...........Aus8 or spyderco s30v is awesome.....thats all.............I love spyderco s30v.....and how agressively it cuts with toothy edge.....but aus8a by cold steel is good too!!!!
 
Ok. Im thinking of ordering a leek and giving it a go. Should I get the one is 440a or Sandvik 14c28n? Haven't used either of those steels before. I like the handle colors of the ones in 440a.
 
newknife said:
Ok. Im thinking of ordering a leek and giving it a go. Should I get the one is 440a or Sandvik 14c28n? Haven't used either of those steels before. I like the handle colors of the ones in 440a.
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Sandvik is better choice hands down.

I wouldn't go with the leek though personally, too small a handle IMO. I'd grab a Shallot or Blur (or RAM if you want to try a new locking mechanism, Hell of a knife for the money:thumbup:)
 
sh00ter01 said:
Sandvik is better choice hands down.

I wouldn't go with the leek though personally, too small a handle IMO. I'd grab a Shallot or Blur (or RAM if you want to try a new locking mechanism, Hell of a knife for the money:thumbup:)
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I like the handles in the leeks with the 440a. The one in Sandvik is just plain silver. Whats up with 440a? (I don't like the recurve on the blur)
 
newknife said:
I like the handles in the leeks with the 440a. The one in Sandvik is just plain silver. Whats up with 440a? (I don't like the recurve on the blur)
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440A is a very basic steel, at one point it was a great alloy. Metallurgy has come a long way and there are much better alloys available that are more wear resistent and provide some better qualities in a knife. Have you ever used a knife with a recurve? What do you not like about it? Recurves are great cutters, and are easy to sharpen provided you are mechanically inclined. Many people aren't, and they have a tough time with just about anything.
 
newknife said:
I like the handles in the leeks with the 440a. The one in Sandvik is just plain silver. Whats up with 440a? (I don't like the recurve on the blur)
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440A is just ok, it used to be more common, decent entry level steel. Kershaw does it about as good at it gets, so if that's the one you like I wouldn't hesitate to get it.

-sh00ter
 
sh00ter01 said:
Sandvik is better choice hands down.

I wouldn't go with the leek though personally, too small a handle IMO. I'd grab a Shallot or Blur (or RAM if you want to try a new locking mechanism, Hell of a knife for the money:thumbup:)
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I'm with this guy. I absolutely love the aesthetic design of the leek. Nice thin blade, and pointy tip. But it's got a slippery little handle, with a thumbstud and lock which are both not easy to get to... And I don't have large hands. G10 is obviously not as slippery, but the other points apply. A lot of people love it, too, though. I actually wish I could, as it is a classy little knife.
 
I believe all the leeks that are produced now use sandvik steel and s30v. They have a OD green, desert sand, blue smoke, pink, black, reverse tanto in grey, and the composite blade with D2 cutting edge, there might be a few more.

The leek is a smaller knife but a great knife for light tasks, I am happy I bought one.
 
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