need a good solid edc but still light

Al mar eagle heavy duty with ZDP189
SPECS:
STEEL: ZDP-189 Laminate
BLADE LENGTH: 4"
O.A.L.: 9"
BLADE THICKNESS: .10"
WEIGHT: 3 oz.
ACTION: Al Mar Front Lock
SCALES: Earth Brown G-10
CLIP: Reversible,
Black, S/S
Made in Japan
 
We have similar wants in a knife. I also disliked the Spyderco hole for a while, but after using it, it's now my preferred method over anything else (flipper, assisted, thumb studs, whatever). They're slim, well made, solid, great steel, strong locks, useful blade shapes. I still agree with you on one point: they often strike me as odd looking.

All that being said, the only knife I can think of that meets all your criteria is the Benchmade 940. Preferably, I'd get the 940-1. Check one out. They're really nice.
 
tjswarbrick said:
Other than the spydie-hole thing you pretty much described my PM2. After using a bunch of thumb-stud knives before picking up my first spydie I can't understand the "can't-use-no-spydie-hole" thing. But hey, it's your knife, not mine.
If my PM2 and SageI were out of the running, I'd EDC my BM 940 for sure.
Click to expand...

^ exactly.
 
Since a lot of people ignored that you said "no spyderco", I'm gonna ignore that you said "made in USA" and suggest the spyderco Gayle Bradley:D

Sorry, but it's the perfect work knife IMO. It's light for its size, very overbuilt, smooth as silk, and has cpm-m4 steel. I thought it was ugly at first, but once it's in your hand, you become enlightened:p This thing was meant to see better day, and despite it being Taichung made, I have yet to see a knife this awesome coming outta the USA at this price point.

If I could have only 1 knife, it'd be this one...
14353643001_561228d69d.jpg
 
Blues Bender said:
Since a lot of people ignored that you said "no spyderco", I'm gonna ignore that you said "made in USA" and suggest the spyderco Gayle Bradley:D

Sorry, but it's the perfect work knife IMO. It's light for its size, very overbuilt, smooth as silk, and has cpm-m4 steel. I thought it was ugly at first, but once it's in your hand, you become enlightened:p This thing was meant to see better day, and despite it being Taichung made, I have yet to see a knife this awesome coming outta the USA at this price point.

If I could have only 1 knife, it'd be this one...
14353643001_561228d69d.jpg
Click to expand...


Great knife. HORRIFYING picture.
 
Pro-Tech TR-3 Integrity. It is one of the few folders I own which I would say is pretty close in quality to the Sebenza. I like their grinds and heat treatment of S35VN more than CRK, believe it or not.
 
For about 50 more you can get a microtech socom delta. The g10 version is really light. One of my personal favorite knives
 
I carry a Houge EX01 in my rotation very light and the blade is a tank. I used it last night to prep veggies for dinner and I used it to open 100 plus boxes during the day. You would not be disappointed with the Houge.

 
BM 908 spear point Axis-Stryker, release will probably be in the next few months
 
To all the guys saying he described the PM2 I completely disagree. I just had a PM2 and got rid of it. The knife does not carry small.

I would suggest a Benchmade 943. It meets nearly every requirement except that it's a clip point.


TheGrailKnife said:
Leave suggestions and here are my requirements
Around 3.5 inch blade give or take
USA made
Good steel s30v
Aluminum Handles
Good lock: Axis Lock
Clip point blade style (not crazy)
Not too heavy (super light)
Slim (very!)
Manual
Under 200 dollars!
Thumb studs
Click to expand...

Also; if something goes down with your blade or after a few years you've used the crap out of it Benchmade will replace it for around $30. They have also been known to replace other damaged materials as well.

IMG_20140416_234035_zpscql0nzjy.jpg

IMG_20140416_234007_zpsxong7ymm.jpg
 
ZT0801, Hogue EX0 series, LionSteel SR-2A, Spyderco PM2, Brous Bionic.
 
Don't be cheap, add another 500 bucks and order a custom made to your specs.
 
Benchamde 705 which is a little harder to find.

Benchmade 707 still in production and easy to find.

I just prefer the blade of the 705 a little better. I think the 707 is slightly slimmer.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top