Recommend a folder under $125

neuron said:
+1 on the Sage 2. It's $15-20 above your $125 price cap, but other than that it fits your criteria perfectly. The Sage 1 would also be an excellent choice, although it has carbon fiber rather than the metal handles you're looking for.
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Another +1 on the Sage 2.

I think it might be the nicest folder I have in its price range.

pete
 
Spyderco Para-Military 2 is the current model. It should come at around $110 from an online dealer.
 
I just realized something after researching more: I want a folder with a release button on the side instead of the body release like the Bradley and Sebenza have.

Does that narrow it down? I kinda like the SOG Mini Vulcan, but I want that style with metal handles.
 
You can get a Hogue EX 01 with a button lock and aluminum scales. Not sure on current price on those though.
 
fireincairo said:
I just realized something after researching more: I want a folder with a release button on the side instead of the body release like the Bradley and Sebenza have.

Does that narrow it down? I kinda like the SOG Mini Vulcan, but I want that style with metal handles.
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how about the benchmade 707.
 
singularity35 said:
Spyderco Gayle Bradley.

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That makes it an easy choice doesn't it. :D

Maniacal Pete said:
Another +1 on the Sage 2.

I think it might be the nicest folder I have in its price range.

pete
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MP, if you don't have the Gayle Bradley folder you, you need to add one to your collection. It will blow you away.
 
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fireincairo said:
I just realized something after researching more: I want a folder with a release button on the side instead of the body release like the Bradley and Sebenza have.

Does that narrow it down? I kinda like the SOG Mini Vulcan, but I want that style with metal handles.
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Spyderco Manix 2. Fits all your criteria except the metal handles, but G-10 is better in my opinion. The ball bearing lock is extremely smooth and operates from the side (hopefully that's what you mean).
 
if G10 was ok, the spyderco sage 3 would be a perfect fit.


the benchmade 707 has:

1. 3" blade
2. aluminum handles (with a small G10 insert)
3. under $125
4. ball bearing lock
 
ZT0400 if you don't mind something a little bigger.
Para 2 would be good also.

Manix 2 on the cheap would be good if you don't mind a steel drop.
 
If I was in your position, I'd pick a Benchmade 940. Wait another couple weeks, and skip a trip or two to the burger hut, and you're there.

The 940 special edition with D2 blade can be had for slightly over your budget. I won't mention where to stay within the rules, but it isn't too hard to track down.

If you're worried about blade toughness, Benchmade's D2 ranks up there... they seem to put a really hard heat treat on their D2. To me, it's treated slightly harder than Kershaw's D2.

I have a D2 Bone Collector, and I've been using it for weeks with the factory edge, and I haven't detected so much as a nick.



The 940 D2 is REALLY high on my list once I have the money.
 
iandh said:
If I was in your position, I'd pick a Benchmade 940. Wait another couple weeks, and skip a trip or two to the burger hut, and you're there.

The 940 special edition with D2 blade can be had for slightly over your budget. I won't mention where to stay within the rules, but it isn't too hard to track down.

If you're worried about blade toughness, Benchmade's D2 ranks up there... they seem to put a really hard heat treat on their D2. To me, it's treated slightly harder than Kershaw's D2.

I have a D2 Bone Collector, and I've been using it for weeks with the factory edge, and I haven't detected so much as a nick.



The 940 D2 is REALLY high on my list once I have the money.
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Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to get the 940 with the d2
 
I can't believe anyone didn't recommend a ZT 0350. That's a outstanding knife at twice it's price.
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jimnolimit said:
if G10 was ok, the spyderco sage 3 would be a perfect fit.


the benchmade 707 has:

1. 3" blade
2. aluminum handles (with a small G10 insert)
3. under $125
4. ball bearing lock
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how about the benchmade 525. it's stronger than the 707.
personally,i like the 940
 
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