Opinions.....

Of the ones you're considering, the Mcusta has the most "wow" factor but fit and finish on Mcusta can be a little variable.

Are you certain 3.5-4" blades are a viable option? Big blades can pose some carry issues both in pocket and in use.

For a sweet sub-3" option with lots of "Wow", check out the LionSteel TRE in G10.

There are lots of Spydercos as someone mentioned but unless I knew someone liked Spydies, I wouldn't gift one.
 
Hale Storm said:
Go with ZT or Benchmade. Can't go wrong with either one and if he's a "knife guy" he'll know (or will find out) the value and popularity of the given knife. Some of the foreign made brands are hit and miss on quality. Sometimes.

I also noticed you didn't mention or show any Spyderco or Emerson knives. Spyderco has some nice offerings in that range and an Emerson can be found in the top of that range here on the forum.
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^ This is pretty solid advice in my opinion.
 
Keep an eye on the forum for a ZT 0801, they can be had for your budget range. High quality for the price range and one of the smoothest flippers around for the money.
 
If you get him a Spyderco Chaparral in Carbon Fiber or Titanium, or a Techno, he can carry it in his pocket every day and think of you.
 
Wow! this forum really picked up in a hurry! thank you all for the replies, your responses have been very insightful.
I guess I should have mentioned in my post that Spydercos are not an option, he's not a fan of the general design.
And ZT knives, though I will recognize as tremendous knives, are not typical of what he would really appreciate. He enjoys that more of a unique aesthetic appeal sided by quality that the knives listed here offer.
But like I said, I am very open to other recommendations.
Thanks again!
Also he is in the military so it does not need to be an EDC as he carries his Leatherman with him on most occasions.
 
If he likes Titanium Framelock Flippers, there are lots of offerings from Kizer that can be had in your price range with a fit and finish that exceeds that price range.
 
Hackenslash said:
If he likes Titanium Framelock Flippers, there are lots of offerings from Kizer that can be had in your price range with a fit and finish that exceeds that price range.
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Hackenslash, I actually did have this Kizer saved as well I just didn't upload a picture. Not sure of the $150 price tag in retrospect of comparison to say for example the Proelia which is $110.
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When I hear wedding/groomsman, a gentlemans folder comes to mind. Something that he would use on special occasions and not beat to death as an EDC. My vote would be for the Mcusta. All of the others you listed were "harder use" knives.
 
onojoe said:
When I hear wedding/groomsman, a gentlemans folder comes to mind. Something that he would use on special occasions and not beat to death as an EDC. My vote would be for the Mcusta. All of the others you listed were "harder use" knives.
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Onojoe,
I think you bring up a very good point, that is definitely something I will have to think about.
Like I said he is in the military so he really has no need for an EDC at this point, a gentlemans style folder could work very well.
Thanks
 
Surfingringo said:
^ This is pretty solid advice in my opinion.
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Love that quote by Powernoodle on safe queens. It hit home since those three items could easily be found on some of my blades and entirely possible that they could all exist on one blade simultaneously at some point. :D
 
Can't go wrong with that Benchmade you showed, but I'd vote a ZT. He's putting a lot of effort to be best man. Your marriage should last a lifetime and so should his gift - since it's a knife.

My suggestions
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Zero-Tolerance-Hinderer-0566CFM390--29228
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Zero-Tolerance-0350CF-M390-Assisted--26879
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Zero-Tolerance-0562CF-Carbon-Fiber--21521

This guy is active here and a sponser, and you couldn't go wrong with anything on this page. Moreover, you'll be giving him some uniqueness...
http://usamadeblade.com/Anodized-Knives_c65.htm

Now if it's legal where you're at the a Microtech Ultratech with the new "Tri-Grip" is a win, win, win. I'd suggest a dual edge for any out the front knife.

Finbally, make sure to know the knife laws of your state and if applicable the local laws as well.
 
Spyderco Gayle Bradley. Classy but a real workhorse, if he doesn't mind maintaining a tool steel blade.
 
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