Recommend a harduse edc $150 or less

I would choose one of the more affordable ZT's for hard use. The problem I have is that unless you are a knife person and used to using a fairly expensive folder hard, I doubt you will. I really like the Spyderco Native in S35VN. But I would not beat it up. $150 is still on the high end of my more expensive folder accumulation. But I'm cheap. I use SAKs hard and then replace them if I beat them up too much.
 
In this use, I'd probably go with one of the cheaper options so that cost of replacement (which you are going to incur) is less. This is one of the few times I'd suggest a cold steel knife, like the recon 1 (I'm not typically a fan, with a few exceptions). Decent lock, seems to review well. 1/3rd the cost of a PM2. more than 1/2 the cost of a 0350.

Get a pocket pry-bar from countycomm if you want to pry.
 
kershawguy.com. ZT0350 "blem" with S30v steel goes for $85. shipped. You can buy one and have money left over for something to carry on Sunday! Sometimes I feel like a commercial for this guy! But really, Kershaw's customer service is fantastic and you can send it back to the factory any time and they'll put it back to a factory edge! Not too shabby.
 
ZT 0350 would be my recommendation. One of the toughest and best folders made for the money IMO.

Welcome to the forum!
 
566, S30v camber or s30v or Elmax blur! The blade lengths guys are more in your range although I fathom you would enjoy a 3.3-3.5" blade immensely! A zdp Endura would suit you or a Jk fairly fixed blade on the forum, he has a new tool steel model out for right around your range lovely knives!
 
This is a two knife task.... one to beat up, and one to cut normal stuff that is necessary.
 
Spyderco ballotin. 3.7" blade. Nice knife really well put together. Has nice weight to it. Flips.open quick, n smooth. Feels solid in your hand and the fit n finish is awesome.
 
Leatherman Wave:
Two separate blades, one plain edge, another serrated
Various tools for prying or on-the-spot MacGyvering where you don't have to risk unnecessarily damaging the blade.
I've used the pliers and other tools on a whole bunch of random stuff where if I'd use any blade, the edge would take unnecessary damage.
 
Don't get too caught up in the "hard use" marketing, thin disposable razorblades are really the bee's knees on a job site - a thinner sharper blade is more useful than a thick stronger blade IMO.

My spyderco delica went thru sheet rock, durock, carpet, lino, mulch bags, packing straps, bamboo, endless cardboard boxes, you name it..


it's really no worse for the wear (tho its getting fairly thick at the the bevel from sharpening - may send it to someone to thin it out)
 
Literally hundreds of choices are available. I'd suggest something with a synthetic handle for lightness. There are many kinds of steel that would suit, from AUS-8, D2, 154CM/CPM154), S30V/S35Vn. Any reputable maker should suffice: Buck, Cold Steel, Spyderco, Benchmade, Kershaw. You could even consider a top-of-the-line blade like a Sebenza 21 from Chris Reeves. Use the heck out of it and it'll probably still outlast you.
 
Dpx gear website has 4 different hest 4 models on sale for veterans day for 111.11
 
Check on amazon, local venders mark up knife prices a heck of a lot. While I support them in other ways like buying jackets, paracord, molle gear and other odds and ends I do not buy knives from them except maybe once in a blue moon. The prices are just way too high. My $50 kabar was $80+ tax at my local army navy for example. I totally agree that local brick and mortars NEED to be supported, but don't feel like you have to buy your knife there.
 
My one experience with Benchmade's 154CM has been good, but I haven't pushed it super-hard.

nwmetalbug said:
Dont have one but you might want to check out the new Kershaw Camber
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This does fit the OP's criteria in a modern steel. Good blade geometry for rough use, though I wouldn't pry with any serious force on any folding knife.
 
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