New folder suggestions $300

[jmac603]

Get a used Sebenza small

This seems to be the logical choice. Would like cf or at least inlays. Might be a stretch at my budget. Having never handled one, does the small feel good/substantial in the hand? Looking for a compliment to the ZT 0450. Something that feels/carries a little different.

 

[rexromic]

Small insingo, in my opinion is top 3 best ever if not best edc I have ever used.Quality,usability,simplicity of maintenance,awesome blade shape,resale value, customer service...
You really can’t go wrong with small insingo.Good luck with your search.

 

[TRfromMT]

Out of academic interest, would you let me know if it holds up better after the sharpening? Some friends doing testing have been finding a pretty consistent pattern of getting improved performance out of a very wide range of steels, from many production manufacturers. Lots of chip and damage prone edges out of box, only to find good steel underneath through sharpening.

I’m not expecting it to go any particular way. This just seems like a good opportunity to ask and observe.

It's 20cv on that model and zt has been good with their 20cv. I been watching some Russian cutting tests. It performs but maybe too hard for working knife or detected? Dunno, I think if your buddy would sharpen his own stuff maybe he would pay more attention. Put a 20 degree angle for him and release into the wild .

Yeah, I plan to check in with him and see how it holds up with a new edge. Getting him to sharpen it is probably not going to happen.... He has a Kershaw that can only be described as a folding butter knife at this point.

There is another guy who I just helped pick up a 0556 in 20CV and it arrives tomorrow. I'll keep an eye on that one too. Turns out both these guys report to me and have desks just outside my door. I work with them daily. I will be able to see how they fare (0556 guy has a matching butter knife...)

 

[Lapedog]

No restrictions here in NH. I do love the 450, wondering if the 452 is too similar?

No, while the profile is similar the 452 is very much its own knife. It is a huge lightweight knife that is slim so it makes carrying a 4 inch blade easy.