Non-Spyderco, less than $100, combo edge, and less than 3"

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ChapmanPreferred

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As stated in the title, I'm looking for non-Spyderco EDC options that meet all the following criteria:

- Folder
- Locking
- Stainless Steel
- Less than $100 shipped
- Combo Edge
- Less than 3" blade

I am a familiar with the Spyderco options which is why I'm looking for other options.

Thanks for your help!

Doug
 
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A folder?

What kind of lock do you like?

Any specific steel choice?

American made?
 
Yes, folder, sorry. Stainless steel options only please. Prefer a locking knife but the lock type and point of manufacture are not super important. Just looking for quality.
 
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This would be my choice.

Kershaw Leek 1660TGRYST. Blade steel is S30V.

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The gent who will end up with this knife is in NY state. Probably another thread would be how is Speedsafe or Assisted openers received under NY State law/law enforcement?
 
RevDevil said:
Kershaw Leek
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morrowj_98 said:
This would be my choice.

Kershaw Leek 1660TGRYST. Blade steel is S30V.

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I 3rd those. Just picked up a combo edge Leek for $48 OTD for my Dad. Sharp as hell, slim in the pocket, deploys very quickly. Hard to beat IMO unless you want to spend an extra 15-20 bucks on a Benchmade 556 mini grip. Tougher perhaps, but the Kershaw deploys faster and is a much better slicer IMHO.

-Freq
 
ChapmanPreferred said:
The gent who will end up with this knife is in NY state. Probably another thread would be how is Speedsafe or Assisted openers received under NY State law/law enforcement?
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Right now, I think all knives might be looked down apon. Check the Knife laws subforum for what I am talking about. For a recomendation, check the Buck Vantage Pro Small.
 
As a member of knife rights, I saw the email about the shakedown. I'm probably going to be avoiding Speedsafe and Assisted options.
 
RevDevil said:
Buck 110 or Pro vantage
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Neither of those are combo edge or under 3"...

You might check out the new CRKT Ken Onion collabs. The Ripple comes in combo edge, methinks - not sure about the Eros. They're also manual openers.

The Kershaw Junkyard dog comes in a serrated version, although they're discontinued now...the blade comes right in at 3", like the leek.

I believe the smaller Boker Exkellibur would also fit your needs, but I'm not sure it comes in combo edge...

I don't own any of those knives, so I can't vouch for their quality myself, but I've heard good things. Personally, I'd say the leek is a great option, but if you're not a fan of the assist, that's understandable.
 
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