Quality LH Folder

ManOfMisery

ManOfMisery

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I've been looking for weeks and haven't found what I'm looking for. I'm looking for a nice left hand carry folder that I can carry weak side. I'm set on fixed blades and when I carry a folder on my right its a ADV Tac Butcher. I am willing to spend up to $475 or so and would like a decent sized blade, quality steel, thinner build so as not to be so bulky in pocket, and all titanium scales would be a huge plus. A couple blades I'm considering right now are a Brous Turpin Strife, a Sebenza 25, or Startac. I just wanted to get some other opinions.
 
Have you ever handled a Brous Mini Division? It's not a true lefty, but the clip is reversible and I have no problems operating mine left handed. They're way more ergonomic than they look. Fit and finish on my G10 version is absolute perfection. The CF version I have isn't perfect, but it's not bad either.

It's way below your max budget, but the Benchmade 710 in M390 also disappears in the pocket despite being a large blade.

BTW, the Bad Monkey showed up yesterday. Looks good but definitely needed some sharpening. Some quality time with the Lansky and it's scary sharp now. I need to relieve the CF for better access to the lock, but once I do that I think it's going to see a lot of use. I'll in all, I'm pretty happy with it; it was nice doing business with you on that one.
 
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Pretty much any of the left-handed CRK's would be a good choice. If you want to go for an inexpensive option - in comparison - hunt around for a left handed Spyderco Military.
 
The knife I am in love with right now is the ZT 562. Mine is literally perfect, aside from the factory edge. I couldn't believe this was on a $200 knife. Get the CF model and now y9u have a killer knife with one of the best blade steels around. It's a flipper, too!
 
I really like the Axis-lock for lefty duty. I will second the Knifeworks 710, or any 710 for that matter. I also like a knife with the "wave" feature in that role so maybe one of the new Emerson/ZT collaborations might fit the bill. I also have a Bad Monkey tapped for lefty carry that I like, but again, Axis rules for me.
 
I'm a lefty, and I carry a Manix 2. The ergonomics are perfect for me, and the bearing lock allows for fast deployment, and fast folding when I'm done. Definitely worth a look.
 
Nothing better than a LH CRK, I find that the ZT line are friendly to lefty's. I love the 0801 with S110V. I have a 8080 coming, the 392 is great as well as the 562CF. And if you so chose, the pocket clip can be moved to the other side for lefty's.
 
All the above suggestions have merit, but the ONLY ones that are true dedicated left handed knives are the Chris Reeve models. The Manix 2, and BM axis lock knives are probably the next best as far as ease of use. The others, ZT, etc., all still have right handed oriented operation, even though you can change the clip over for lefty carry. Just sayin'...
 
stevekolt said:
All the above suggestions have merit, but the ONLY ones that are true dedicated left handed knives are the Chris Reeve models. The Manix 2, and BM axis lock knives are probably the next best as far as ease of use. The others, ZT, etc., all still have right handed oriented operation, even though you can change the clip over for lefty carry. Just sayin'...
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I'm a lefty, and I learned how to operate a right handed lock just fine. In fact I am so used to a right and lock that a lefty lock feels alien to me.
 
Almost any individual maker on BF will make a lefty. Someone could probably meet your budget.
 
dkb45 said:
I'm a lefty, and I learned how to operate a right handed lock just fine. In fact I am so used to a right and lock that a lefty lock feels alien to me.
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Same here. I just got my first true lefty and it's going to take some getting used to.
 
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