Next Blade?

harrymole

harrymole

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Hello, I've been thinking what knife is next and I can't decide. So, I need your opinions. I have a EDI GEN.II ( scary sharp and tight lockup after some help from me) Buck/Strider 880 SP ( TANK,TANK,TANK ) and a BM 800HS just got and love it. I am looking at a Spydie Military or Manix, Ritter/ BM Gripie with s30v, or else? I have got $130 to spend. Help? So many decsions, so little time. :eek: :D
 
I think you're stuck in a rut with your knife buying. How about something completely different - traditional design, natural handles, and with some old-fashioned class? If I had $130 to spend today, I'd pick this:
http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_type/straight/bark_river_mountaineer_with_maple_burl_handle.html
This:
http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_type/straight/traditional_japanese_hunting_knife.html
Or this:
http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_maker/l_through_r/paragon_knives/paragon_drop_point_hunter.html

Happy Shopping!
-Bob
 
harrymole said:
Hello, I've been thinking what knife is next and I can't decide. So, I need your opinions. I have a EDI GEN.II ( scary sharp and tight lockup after some help from me) Buck/Strider 880 SP ( TANK,TANK,TANK ) and a BM 800HS just got and love it. I am looking at a Spydie Military or Manix, Ritter/ BM Gripie with s30v, or else? I have got $130 to spend. Help? So many decsions, so little time. :eek: :D
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i've heard nothing but good stuff about the spydie manix. plus, the way spydie textures their g10 feels like grip tape, & those handle ergos/guard on that knife is definitely a rare thing to see on factory folders. combine that with that big belly s30v blade & voila, you've got my next EDC.
 
You can pick up a Manix for about $122(total) at New Graham. Plus the free bandaids!!! :D I got mine from them last week, great customer service as always.....
 

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What do you need it for?

The Military and the Manix, for example, are alike in many ways, but the Millie is lighter weight and a slimmer, sharper blade.

Since you already have a BM, hold off on the Griptilian. You already have a Buck/Strider, so hold off on the Manix. Get the Military. It's a big knife but you hardly know it's there, just a very durable razor sharp blade. Of all of them, it's the most different from what you already have.
 
I was also looking into a Rat Trap from Swamp rat Knives. I have heard they are excellent. :)
 
I'm with Bob W. All of those little fixed blades look sweet! But if it's a folder then I've also heard a lot more good than bad about the Manix. The Rat Trap folder is a bit thin and light for my taste...this is subjective since I've never handled one....but a lot of good things are being said.
 
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