need a good USA made folder

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I have been looking for a good USA made folder 3-4" blade that has a metal handle and a very thick blade. i had an older Gerber that the lock broke so i sent it back and they can not fix it so i have i get one form them at the same price, all there new knives are junk. so im in need of a good knife. i would like to keep the price under 150. i use my knife of ever thing as i work on cars and help run cattle farm, it gets used hard and abused more then not. i do not like most knives as they have thin light blades and plastic handles, i want a locking folder thick blade with a metal handle with a partial serrated blade that wieghs enough to pull your pants down. i had a camillus knife with a metal handle that had USMC on it, i loved it you could not brake it, i wore out and now they dont have any like it and there made in china.

dose anyone have any good knives that fit the bill?
thanks Matt
 
Sounds like you need a fixed blade. Your money and tool will go alot farther (IMO)

There are alot of options and alot of threads that already exist on "Hard Use" folders.
Here is one to get you started :thumbup:
 
Zero Tolerance 350 sounds like a knife for you.

ZT 301 might fit the bill, but its more than $150.00
 
Spend a bit more and get the Benchmade 810 Contego. No metal handle but it has lots of jimping that make it an amazing knife especially if you use gloves a lot.
 
Have you looked at Case, Moore, Queens, & Schatt&Morgan? All USA still in business. Good warranties too.
 
i use a esee 3 fixed knife but a work they will not allow us to have a fixed knife, as we work on the school buses and have to go to the schools some time to fix them they want them folded and out of site.
Case has nothing i like, have not looked at the others.
the ZT looks ok will have to look at them.
 
This is one of my all time favorites. The Kershaw Knockout. It doesn't have a combo edge, but it is a sturdy aluminum handled flipper framelock. And you could almost get (2) with $150.

Plus with Kershaw's warranty, don't worry if you break it.

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Benchmade 275 Adamas will set you back about $125 delivered to a U.S. address. You can get them with partial serrations. Includes a nice carry pouche. It's a tank. Strong lock. Check the video.

Blade Length: 3.82"
Blade Thickness: 0.160"
Handle Thickness: 0.730"
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Hardness: 60-62HRC
Blade Style: Drop-Point w/ Ambidextrous Thumb-Studs
Weight: 7.70 oz.
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Reversible, Deep-Carry
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 8.70"
Closed Length: 4.88"
Sheath Material: MOLLE® Pouch

[video=youtube_share;6ZwwLWQk664]http://youtu.be/6ZwwLWQk664[/video]
 
Benchmade Rift-I think is a good choice ~$115-125
I also think that the ZT 0200 would be good as well.
 
RamZar said:
Benchmade 275 Adamas will set you back about $125 delivered to a U.S. address. You can get them with partial serrations. Includes a nice carry pouche. It's a tank. Strong lock. Check the video.

Blade Length: 3.82"
Blade Thickness: 0.160"
Handle Thickness: 0.730"
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Hardness: 60-62HRC
Blade Style: Drop-Point w/ Ambidextrous Thumb-Studs
Weight: 7.70 oz.
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Reversible, Deep-Carry
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 8.70"
Closed Length: 4.88"
Sheath Material: MOLLE® Pouch

[video=youtube_share;6ZwwLWQk664]http://youtu.be/6ZwwLWQk664[/video]
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This. If I had to pick one folder to fight my way into hell and poke the devil with, it would be an Adamas. Doesn't have a metal handle but I don't think you will find a more heavy duty knife in your price range. If you do, let me know because it will be something I'm not familiar with.
 
Bigfatts said:
This. If I had to pick one folder to fight my way into hell and poke the devil with, it would be an Adamas. Doesn't have a metal handle but I don't think you will find a more heavy duty knife in your price range. If you do, let me know because it will be something I'm not familiar with.
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G10 handle.

Benchmade 275 Adamas

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zt0200 is in my wishlist, like others said it is a very interesting knife. you should take a look at Spyderco Yojimbo 2, while it is a 'self defense' model, i find the wharncliffe profile is nice for EDC.
 
My experience with ZT would lead me to suggest ZT if you didn't mind perhaps being flexible on your $150. ZT 0200 would be in your price range and does fit most of your description: thick blade, thick handle, 3.75", can be had partially serrated. Even though it's not all metal, that's not a problem. G10 is some strong stuff and makes grip much better than a purely metal handle (in most cases). Also, from the knowledge base of ZT/Kershaw, the steel liners are as thick as some handles and the liner lock as thick as some frame locks.

I also don't mean to counter the people suggesting Benchmade - I just don't have any experience with the butterfly besides a friend letting me play with his Rift in my pre-knife days :)
 
Zero Tolerance 0200 is also a great choice and you can find it for about the same price as the Benchmade Adamas. Certainly below $150. Add to these prices shipping to Ukraine and you may be a little over.
 
ZT550
ZT0200
ZT0400
Spyderco Gayle Bradley
Benchmade Adamas
Buck Vantage
Ontario Hossom Retribution
Benchmade 755 MPR
Hogue EX-01/03
 
Just curious, but why do you prefer it have metallic scales? I absolutely hate them on user knives due to their sensitivity to the elements.
 
Don't know the legalities where you are but how about a Bradley Kimura? It meets your criteria, metal handles and all. And it's USA made. Easy to open and close one handed, no lock to worry about wearing out or failing, just your grip.
 
Another vote for the ZT0350, G10 handle but THICK metal liners and a very stout blade. Also any of the Benchmades mentioned here would serve you well or the spyderco Gayle Bradely.

What is it that makes you want a combo edge? I'm not trying to pick on you but you are in the minority here, if you think you want it cause it offers a sawing option on fiberous material my question is are you good at sharpening? Like I said I'm not trying to hound on you or anything but you will find very few knife people here who like combo edged blades, one reason being a properly sharpened plain edge is a very capable cutting tool, a full serrated blade has its place but there isn't much a combo edge really excels at or can do that a plain edge can't do better with a proper edge on it.

As important to a hard use knife as material and build quality is, both factors are trumped by your ability to maintain a SHARP edge, take the time to learn to properly maintain a shaving edge and whatever knife you pick will serve you much better than a high-end/ good quality tool you can't properly keep sharp.
 
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