New folder for EDC?

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ViciousFlamingo

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My Delica is out of commission for a bit (haven't figured how to get one finicky screw out) and I lost my Boker Trance. Does anybody have any recommendations for a new EDC folder to pick up? I will be using it for around-the-house maintenance work as well as for general outdoors use (hiking and the like).

What I'm looking for:
- $125 or less. I don't want to have to worry my ass off about losing or using the thing, but I also don't want to have a hunk of junk that breaks after a few uses.
- single-hand opening (thumb hole or stud), but no assisted opening or springs
- frame lock
- The blade can be at the very most 3", although I'd definitely prefer it to be just under 3" for legality issues.
- fine edge
- pocket clip that can be used for tip-up carry
- good fingerguard/bladeguard & grip

Thanks for any recommendations you can give.
 
Persistence, Paramilitary (just a hair over, sharpen it and it will be under 3"), Dragonfly, or another Delica.

I don't know the blade lengths of the Kershaw line up, but you could also go Mini Grip, Leek, Needs Work, JYD I.
 
MORIMOTOM said:
id guess that kershaw and benchmade have framelocks that will fit your needs.
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Missed the framelock requirement. :o

I think all assisted kershaws can have the torsion bar removed to make them nonassisted, something to consider. I think the original JYD I had a framelock model.
 
Interesting requirements.

Kershaw OD-1 maybe? Not hole or thumbstud opened, but not assisted either. Lots cheaper than your limit. Check it out.

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Take a look at the Kershaw Storm (1470). Thumb stud, frame lock, 3", tip up option, 4 ounces, Sandvik 13C26, 410 stainless frame with Trac tec inserts on the non lock side, and about $35. A lot of knife for the money.

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Pic stolen from www.newgraham.com
 
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The OD-1 also has a Hinderer lock stabilizer, the pocket clip in that picture is covering it up.
 
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