Recommendations on New Knife

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So recently, I bought a ZT 0450 and I fell in love. The KVT bearing system really opened my eyes to have bearings instead of washers. I am getting rid of a knife to make room for another one, I just don't know what knife I should go after next.
Currently in my EDC rotation is my ZT 0450, 0566, QuarterMaster Mr. Roper, and Griptilian. I am looking for something preferably titanium and frame lock but I almost have to have something with bearings. I know I could just get another ZT, but I kind of want to try something new...something like a WE Knife...So I have my eye on the 701 or the new 703...I know its G10 and liner locked, but you do get ceramic bearings and pretty nice looking knife.
I am looking to stay around the $160-$175 range. Not many WE knives I can get unless I up my budget a bit.

What would you guys recommend for me? Titanium Framelock, bearings. Under $200
 
Not sure if it meets all your requirements but the spyderco chef holds my interest. I would look at spyderco knives to add to your collection. I'm a ZT fan and you have the griptilian already so I would search for something spyderco has. Liner locks aren't bad. I have a frame lock ZT 560 I sent in because it won't stay locked. Sent it in and 3 days later it is giving me problems so frame locks are nice but they do have cons. I know the new ones have lockbar inserts but not sure if all companies use them now.
 
DeAdEyE956 said:
Not sure if it meets all your requirements but the spyderco chef holds my interest. I would look at spyderco knives to add to your collection. I'm a ZT fan and you have the griptilian already so I would search for something spyderco has. Liner locks aren't bad. I have a frame lock ZT 560 I sent in because it won't stay locked. Sent it in and 3 days later it is giving me problems so frame locks are nice but they do have cons. I know the new ones have lockbar inserts but not sure if all companies use them now.
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I have a few spyderco's, but I think I am just wanting to try something different. I almost want to go for another Mr. Roper, but one with the bearings and the SS insert. The current Mr. Roper I have is one of the first ones, with no insert (and boy does it stick) and double stacked bronze washers.

If I could get anything, I would probably go with the WE 618, 605, 612, and 604. Just to get an idea of what knives I tend to lean towards.
 
you should avoid the quartermaster knives due to the lies they do, regardless how much you may like them, supporting that is wrong. but to each there own.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...rtermaster-has-made-an-enemy-(page-28-onward)
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1471028-Quartermasters-new-video
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1457031-Quartermaster-Knives-WTF/


def go for a WEKnives you won't regret it. the budget line is good but not as good as the normal line.
 
I really am looking for something that is around the size of the ZT 0450 or the Mr. Roper (Original).Getting to where I really like knives that are really easy to carry.
 
Look at the spyderco mantra. It most likely won't be a supremely free action but it's a really, really good knife made of exactly what you're asking for right in your price range. One of the best designs I've ever held or used. The bearings aren't the greatest but they do work. The rest of the knife makes up for it by a good margin, especially if you're looking in the 3.25" range. I'll likely be getting another one at some point.
 
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