Premium Drop Point Folder Recommendations

[Lenny]

I just received my Vero Synapse and am blown away by it.
One of the nicest knives I've ever owned including Sebenzas.
So, now that I'm addicted, I need other recommendations for premium drop point folders.
Here's what i'm looking for:
- no flippers unless they're designed like the Synapse so they don't stick out the back of the knife
- any lock mechanism, except back locks
- 3-3.25" blade
- Max $350
- premium steel
- Ti, Micarta, CF, handles, no G-10
- Thin blade for great cutting performance
Thanks in advance!

 

[jfk1110]

Full custom or production as well?????
There are quite a few production knives that fit in your criteria!!!
Get ready.to be bombarded
Although your price limit does limit the field, especially custom....

 

[Lenny]

Full custom or production as well?????
There are quite a few production knives that fit in your criteria!!!
Get ready.to be bombarded

Either, as long as it fits my requirements.
Thanks

 

[jfk1110]

Berg blades iron pup, mini barber.
Any of the Chavez\Reate collabs

 

[Bob Denman]

I've also got a Synapse (lefty), and really like it.
Your $350 limit does place a real limitation on choices.
$450 gets you into Hinderer Country, and $550 adds his Reeve and Olamic to the dance.
Happy shopping!

 

[King of the Cheese]

How about getting a Benchmade bugout with great steel, and pimping it out with titanium scales?

 

[pholder]

Spyderco Gayle Bradley2

 

[Lenny]

A few clarifications;
- I'm a user, not collector
- Simple elegant designs are my cup of tea; minimal frills
- No tactical "high speed low drag" stuff

An example of what I like is my Quiet Carry Waypoint; simple, elegant, handle completely covers the blade, thin, slicey, not too tall.

 

[Lenny]

Spyderco Gayle Bradley2

LOL, already have one which I love.
However, the blade length is over my requirement.

 

[Lenny]

How about getting a Benchmade bugout with great steel, and pimping it out with titanium scales?

Sorry, can't stand the look of the exposed tang.

 

[Bob Denman]

A few clarifications;
- I'm a user, not collector
- Simple elegant designs are my cup of tea; minimal frills
- No tactical "high speed low drag" stuff

In that case: any number of Spyderco or Benchmade will fit just fine on your shopping list...
Custom parts on the latter will solve your issue with the brand.

 

[King of the Cheese]

Sorry, can't stand the look of the exposed tang.

So you want a kwaiken type knife? Not a whole lot of those out there.

 

[Lenny]

So you want a kwaiken type knife? Not a whole lot of those out there.

what's a kwaiken?

This is what I'm talking about.

 

[Bob Denman]

Something like this?

 

[Lenny]

"- no flippers unless they're designed like the Synapse so they don't stick out the back of the knife"

"- Max $350"

 

[Bob Denman]

Maybe a front flipper design?

 

[Lenny]

Maybe, but I'll bet that's over $350!

 

[Bob Denman]

The Secondary market often has base models pretty close to your price point...

 

[Synov]

TRM Neutron 2

 

[Mister_Punchy]

I was gonna write down the waypoint, as it definitely ticks all the boxes, but you are already aware of this gem of a knife. I would say the drifter, which would have a shorter blade with more belly.

Otherwise, I strongly second the Neutron 2.