need a good USA made folder

I like the ZT 0200, and any of the ZT 0300 series. I love the ZT 0301 that I bought. This knife is a real beast!
 
Benchmade Presidio. Not exactly a very thick blade but is a solid knife that has an aluminum handle, is US made, and its under $150.
 
Maybe try a stainless handle endura or police model from spyderco. both can come saber ground for toughness and are relatively thick.

sorry, I didn't register USA made.
 
i just like the metal handles as the last plastic ones broke. this new g10 may be the best thing?
i like the serration as it cuts the heavy zip ties easier then a strait blade. and i cut wires a lot and all kinds of junk. my esee is a strait blade and it works good for most things but i just like having the serrations there if i need it.
 
The Cold Steel Code 4 has a 3.5 inch blade, metal handles, the option for partial serrations, and about the strongest lock you're going to find on a folder. All for about 60 bucks. However it is made in Taiwan.
 
As mentioned by both RamZar and Bigfatts the BM 275 Adamas is THE heavy use folder. People can argue till they are blue in the face and still not find a better brute then that even if you ramp your price range up to $300. As for the metal handle requirement, G10 will hold up to the abuse and not show the wear that metals will.
 
Mackinac Hunter from CS. Ditch the USA fetish and there is a few options from Cold Steel. Heaviest pocket knife in my collection is ZT 0200 and that fits your criteria.
 
im leaning hard on the adamas it looks real nice, i dont thing i will try a over seas knife again i have had bad luck with them all, i have used cold steal before and did not like the craftsmanship.
 
Cold steel has a really strong lock on their knives, but their AUS8A sucks (based on my experiences). Get the Benchmade. You can't beat the knife. With Benchmade's craftsmanship, warranty, blade steel and what have you, it's an excellent knife. And I feel the G10 grips are better than any metal grips. They're more grippy, look better and probably just as, if not tougher, than aluminum.
 
polaris500 said:
Cold steel has a really strong lock on their knives, but their AUS8A sucks (based on my experiences). Get the Benchmade. You can't beat the knife. With Benchmade's craftsmanship, warranty, blade steel and what have you, it's an excellent knife. And I feel the G10 grips are better than any metal grips. They're more grippy, look better and probably just as, if not tougher, than aluminum.
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how do you like the axis lock? any problems?
 
Kershaw blur blems!! USA made metal handles and come in part serrated, even in a tanto if you prefer. Plus you could get like 3 for your budget.
 
Sounds like you"ll like Benchmade or a Blackhawk knife. They also pride themselves in USA craftmanship.
 
How about the Grayman Satu? Doesn't have serations but meets all other specifications especially being a hefty folder.
 
Cereal_killer said:
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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Didn't they come out with an aluminum handled version of it a few months back? Maybe more like 6 months back but I'm almost positive they did make an aluminum version in a couple different colors.
 
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