Need help w/ new knife.

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Jack3dBrett

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Guys/gals I need your help. Im in the market for a new knife but I have quite a few I cant decide between. This list is in no particular order, but which would you choose and why? My POU is simply EDC. I intend on USING these knives. Also, I will take suggestions on other knives. I already have a Spyderco Endura HAP40, Delica HAP40 and VG-10, Tenacious, Native LW Forum Edition, Paramilitary S30V, Caly 3 CF, Kershaw Skyline and Kershaw Piston.

Spyderco PM2 Orange/ Black - Cutlery Shoppe exclusive
Spyderco PM2 S35VN Brown/Satin
Benchmade 320 Pricinct
Benchmade 550 Griptillian
Spyderco Manix 2 LW CTS-BD1 or S110V
Spyderco Endura ZDP-189 or VG-10
Spyderco Sage 3
Buck Vantage Pro
Kershaw Knockout
 
Tough call!
Since you already have a PM, I'd say go with the Manix 2.
Pricinct seems interesting, but its still 154cm, which is not a bad steel by any means.
The action on the Manix is great
 
I'd say to get the Buck or one of the Benchmades because you don't own any of these, and using a variety of knives will teach you what factors matter most to YOU.
 
Have you checked out the spyderco gayle bradley 2.0? Great utility knife, awesome materials at a great price.

Kizer 4403 is impossible too beat on bang for buck. At 80$ shipped you get s35vn steel, titanium framelock and g10. Super fit and finish, and these are soon to be discontinued so you may not be able to get them soon. Great utility blade.

Even a benchmade 530 is awesome. Good materials, lightest modern folding knife in its size, and even though the blade is spear point, its a great utility knife, usa made and under 100$. BM 531 has better handle materials and a drop point blade at a slightly higher cost aswell.

Let us know what you pick!
 
Griptilian + custom scales and you wont look back. Or get a new g10 version in 20cv. Pm2 is great but you've already got one. My doug ritter grip with custom scales kicked my pm2 out of my pocket.
 
All good choices there, but for me of your want list the one that gives the most bang for the buck is the Kershaw Knockout - I would say add that one to your collection.
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Jack3dBrett said:
Guys/gals I need your help. Im in the market for a new knife but I have quite a few I cant decide between. This list is in no particular order, but which would you choose and why? My POU is simply EDC. I intend on USING these knives. Also, I will take suggestions on other knives. I already have a Spyderco Endura HAP40, Delica HAP40 and VG-10, Tenacious, Native LW Forum Edition, Paramilitary S30V, Caly 3 CF, Kershaw Skyline and Kershaw Piston.

Spyderco PM2 Orange/ Black - Cutlery Shoppe exclusive
Spyderco PM2 S35VN Brown/Satin
Benchmade 320 Pricinct
Benchmade 550 Griptillian
Spyderco Manix 2 LW CTS-BD1 or S110V
Spyderco Endura ZDP-189 or VG-10
Spyderco Sage 3
Buck Vantage Pro
Kershaw Knockout
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Big price range. You can get two of the lower end knives (say Endura + Buck) for the price of one on your list (Sage 3 CF). My favorite on the list? Sage 3 with CF/G10 w/ S110V. Style wise its close to the Manix but you get the carbon fiber and the S110V. I like the way the finger cutouts sit in my hand on a lot of the Spydercos.
 
I have lots of knives and several you mentioned above, but my main carry knives are my BM Mini Ritter Grip, Spyderco Techno and recently added a Lionsteel SR2 (which I see getting lots more pocket time). Small useful knives that don't scare people and are efficient for 99% of what I'll ever use and EDC folder.

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Jack3dBrett said:
Guys/gals I need your help. Im in the market for a new knife but I have quite a few I cant decide between. This list is in no particular order, but which would you choose and why? My POU is simply EDC. I intend on USING these knives. Also, I will take suggestions on other knives. I already have a Spyderco Endura HAP40, Delica HAP40 and VG-10, Tenacious, Native LW Forum Edition, Paramilitary S30V, Caly 3 CF, Kershaw Skyline and Kershaw Piston.

Spyderco PM2 Orange/ Black - Cutlery Shoppe exclusive
Spyderco PM2 S35VN Brown/Satin
Benchmade 320 Pricinct
Benchmade 550 Griptillian
Spyderco Manix 2 LW CTS-BD1 or S110V
Spyderco Endura ZDP-189 or VG-10
Spyderco Sage 3
Buck Vantage Pro
Kershaw Knockout
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I would go with one of the PM2's. They just are very good knives. Great steel, an intersting lock and good size and ergos. For the price, I think it is worth it.
 
Easy. You NEED a Manix, and the Manix2 LW S110V is not only one of the more capable knives out there to EDC IMO, it's an incredible value.

You already have a PM2
Already have an Endura
Vantage Pro was a big disappointment IMO, and not on the same level as the other knives.
Knockout is slightly redundant to the superior Piston you already own (and I love).
I prefer the mini grip 555 to the 550, but didn't carry it until I got custom scales.

Precinct has caught my eye as well, but I am guessing you will enjoy the choil and refined ergos of the Manix more.
Sage 3 is a great knife, and probably my second pic on the list.

Either way, you already have a great rotation of knives!

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Abbazaba...you're my only friend...(sorry, couldn't help it). I also agree with you here.
 
Get a benchmade, so that you have a different manufacturer to try them out, my personal favorite is the 940, different blade shape than anything you got there. Griptillians are good too, especially when you get better handles

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manix 2 has the sharpest factor edge in my collection, the only complain is I have stiff pivot. other than that it will cut cardboard all day long
 
abbazaba said:
Easy. You NEED a Manix, and the Manix2 LW S110V is not only one of the more capable knives out there to EDC IMO, it's an incredible value.

You already have a PM2
Already have an Endura
Vantage Pro was a big disappointment IMO, and not on the same level as the other knives.
Knockout is slightly redundant to the superior Piston you already own (and I love).
I prefer the mini grip 555 to the 550, but didn't carry it until I got custom scales.

Precinct has caught my eye as well, but I am guessing you will enjoy the choil and refined ergos of the Manix more.
Sage 3 is a great knife, and probably my second pic on the list.

Either way, you already have a great rotation of knives!

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That is a beautiful knife my friend.
 
onojoe said:
Get a benchmade, so that you have a different manufacturer to try them out, my personal favorite is the 940, different blade shape than anything you got there. Griptillians are good too, especially when you get better handles

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I never really considered the 940 due to its hefty price, but now im seriously considering it. It is such a beautiful knife.
 
stonproject said:
Have you checked out the spyderco gayle bradley 2.0? Great utility knife, awesome materials at a great price.

Kizer 4403 is impossible too beat on bang for buck. At 80$ shipped you get s35vn steel, titanium framelock and g10. Super fit and finish, and these are soon to be discontinued so you may not be able to get them soon. Great utility blade.

Even a benchmade 530 is awesome. Good materials, lightest modern folding knife in its size, and even though the blade is spear point, its a great utility knife, usa made and under 100$. BM 531 has better handle materials and a drop point blade at a slightly higher cost aswell.

Let us know what you pick!
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Not really interested in the Bradleys. If it were gifted to me it would certainly get used but not something I would drop that money for.
 
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