Need A New Folder

colu41

colu41

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So late last year I lost my DLC Manix 2 which was a great knife that I carried everyday. Since losing it, I've been carrying my cheap little Persistence. I am a knifemaker, I just haven't jumped into folders yet so, I'm looking to buy a new one. Heres the deal. I'm not looking for the best of the best, (reminder, I'm carrying a Spyderco Persistence right now). So I'd like to keep it around a $100, preferably a little less.

I was browsing some stuff and found THIS
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I was ready to pull the trigger until I realized, it was an automatic, and I legally couldn't buy it. :( I'm looking for something similar to the look of this. Assisted open, decent steel. I found the Kershaw Blackwash Link which looks similar, but the steel they offer is IMO, garbage. For those of you with more experience with folders, know the knife that I need to buy today?
 
Kershaw Blur (3.38" CPM-S30V $84)
Kershaw Camber (3" CPM-S30V $80)
Kershaw Rake (3.38" D2, Sandvik composite $80)

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I like the blade, but the handle looks too flat. Definitely needs a bit of curve to it.

Here is the Kershaw Link that I found. I'd buy it in a heartbeat of they offered a better steel

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I'm a fan of the Camber myself. It looks nice, even in "dressy" situations, is a sufficiently useful size and (by Kershaw standards) a nice choice of steel.
 
The Rake looks interesting. S30 is more of what I'm looking for though. The Blur would probably be the one I will go to if I can't find one similar. My brother has the 14C28N version and seems pretty nice for the price.

I'm browsing as I'm typing, and found the knockout also that is very similar. But I would really rather stay away from the lower grade Sandvik
 
colu41 said:
I like the blade, but the handle looks too flat. Definitely needs a bit of curve to it.

Here is the Kershaw Link that I found. I'd buy it in a heartbeat of they offered a better steel

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Just close your eyes and pretend it's D2:D

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stricknine said:
The Kershaw Camber seems like a perfect fit for what you are looking for!
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The overall shape is great, just not liking the scales. What I like the most about the Launch 1 is the smooth look of the scales. Mixed with the stonewash blade. Damn! What does it take to be able to carry automatic knives?! I can legally carry a weapon but I can't carry a certain knife...:confused:
 
For a few bucks more, the ZT 0770 is also an option (~$120). I don't think they produce it anymore, but you can still find them new online.

Here's mine (from this past summer):

 
colu41 said:
Wow. Been awhile since I looked at that chart. Never would have thought that....
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Given that one axis of the chart is completely unlabeled and they haven't provided key information like Hrc I wouldn't bother looking at it in the future, either. That chart is worthless junk.
 
link2derek said:
For a few bucks more, the ZT 0770 is also an option (~$120). I don't think they produce it anymore, but you can still find them new online.

Here's mine (from this past summer):

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That 0095 is freakin sweet. But the price! And link. I did see that 0770 and have been thinking very hard. If I sell the current bowie I have up for sale soon I will definitely get that.
 
Ok. ZT0566....is it worth $120? Now I'm between that and the 0770 for $130...but I noticed on the 0770 that the dropped point is VERY dropped. :cool: Not sure I like that or not. Either way, how the hell did my budget go up?
 
Damn! What does it take to be able to carry automatic knives?! I can legally carry a weapon but I can't carry a certain knife...
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Join Knife Rights: They've been repealing switch blade / automatic bans and getting preemption passed state by state.
ZT0566....is it worth $120?
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Absolutely. But I do have to ask, are you open to a non-assisted ball bearing flipper that will open just as quickly as an assisted knife and not have a torsion bar to worry about? If so, while it's not an exact match for the shape and style you're looking for, the Buck 830 Marksman is worth looking at strongly. They're well under $100 almost everywhere and with the aluminum handle, 154cm blade, and G&G Hawk SLS lock all made in the USA it's a bunch of knife for the money.
 
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