Recommendations for Folders

[sean1999]

Currently own a Spydie Native (Wally World) and love it (especially the s30v blade). Looking for another folder around the same size (and also a larger folder) that have super strong frame locks and in the price range of 40-80 bucks.
My only complaint about the Native is it's handle. Wish it was made of sturdier material, other than that a great knife. Thanks.

 

[moxie]

Kershaw Junkyard Dog is a super strong frame lock. See:
http://www.knifesupply.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=KS1720

 

[UpChUcK]

...or the Kershaw Tyrade in orange (blue, black and tan are or will be available also).

 

[cutter17]

Two great choices there! Though not really framelocks, but linerlocks instead, yet the construction of the knives is heavy duty with nearly .080" thick hardened steel liners.

 

[sean1999]

Looks like there is a new JYD 2 with a composite blade. That's tempting too.

 

[bh49]

Currently own a Spydie Native (Wally World) and love it (especially the s30v blade). Looking for another folder around the same size (and also a larger folder) that have super strong frame locks and in the price range of 40-80 bucks.

Spyderco Volpe. 3.5" long full flat grind blade, framelock. Gorgeous knife made in Italy, SS handle with olive wood inserts
It is discontinued, but $89.99 @ sierra and if sign up for their dealflyer, they will send you coupon 20% off
Good luck

pictures by WhyNot.

 

[veritas000]

wow I never really liked the look of spyderco knives, idk why but that one is gorgeous. I believe benchmade with their axis lock makes some strong folders, thats what I hear atleast, dont own one.

 

[Sep]

Kershaw Shallot, Kershaw Random Leek, Kershaw OD-1, Benchmade Monochrome, Boker Trance, Boker Hyper, Boker M-Type.

 

[SpyderJon]

One suggestion: Kershaw Groove. Nice flipper, and it is just a very nice design.

 

[A.P.F.]

I'll toss another vote in for the Volpe. The fit and finish is 'custom' quality all the way and it is smooth as glass to open and close. The steel is N690Co and takes a wicked edge. The Volpe is one of those knives that I just had to have two of. It was manufactured for Spyderco by Fox Cutlery in Italy.