Simple, high quality knives?

Tsujigiri

Tsujigiri

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I've noticed lately that a lot of custom designs have really simple designs. Just basic flat handles, high grinds, liner or frame locks, basic or no texturing, all the things that mall ninjas hate and users have come to appreciate. So are there any well made, reasonably priced production models like this? I was looking at the new AG Russel tab lock, but it seems a little overpriced...
 
There are plenty of production knives that fit your description. You're going to have to give a little more details as to what you're looking for exactly in order to get a straight answer.
I'm assuming you're looking for a folder? Best place to start: what's your budget for your new knife?
 
Yes, I had folders in mind. Price range I'm looking at is around $100 street. Cheaper definitely wouldn't be bad, but I had something with a quality steel in mind, so there probably aren't too many like that for much less.
 
Tsujigiri said:
I've noticed lately that a lot of custom designs have really simple designs. Just basic flat handles, high grinds, liner or frame locks, basic or no texturing, all the things that mall ninjas hate and users have come to appreciate. So are there any well made, reasonably priced production models like this? I was looking at the new AG Russel tab lock, but it seems a little overpriced...
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Chirripa said:
Try (( not a paid Bladeforums Dealer ))
their stock is very extensive and are good folks to deal with.
best wishes
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oops I jumped off to quick! .The designs you describe are classic. simple, uncluttered, with no or a very minimum of embellishment. (my dictionary) You obviously appreciate good stuff.
I saw an ad recently that said quality is hard to define but we know it when we see it. Congratulations!:)
 
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Yes, I had folders in mind. Price range I'm looking at is around $100 street. Cheaper definitely wouldn't be bad, but I had something with a quality steel in mind, so there probably aren't too many like that for much less.
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I don't know if you can still find them, but the discontinued KaBar Dozier Thorn is well worth checking out. I bought one for ~$60 in 2006(?), a simpler folding-knife I've never seen: sleek, elegant, beautiful, and of high-quality materials (hard-anondized aircraft aluminum handle, hollow-ground D2 blade, manufactured in Seki, Japan). It's held together by a single pin and the pivot screw - no stop-pin necessary due to the T-liner lock design. The blade is razor sharp (and slightly toothy, a characteristic of D2) and holds its edge very well. Pushing forwards on the thumb-stud, the blade snaps open faster than my BM 585 (Asst-O), to the surprise of everyone who has seen me deploy the blade for use.
It's an unimpressive knife to those looking for something cool. Simple, efficient, quality materials and construction, <$100 production folder.
 
Buck Vantage Pro.

For $60 one of the best deals for the money. S30V steel,
G10 handles, Buck warr. Really can't got wrong. JMHO
 
I've always appreciated the cold steel Ti-Lite because it has a straight, very compact no-nonsense handle.
If i can just find the time to grind down the flipper thing (top guard) with my round file, it would be fantastic.
 
spyderco sage 2 you can find them for around 140 if you look and the sage 1 is under 100 and it is an awsome knife
 
That Dozier Thorn looks really nice, hopefully I can track it down somewhere...

Hmmm, maybe I'll have to put the Sage 2 back on my list despite the short blade length; I'm hearing a lot of good things about it. And it's made in that Taiwanese Taichung factory, which put out the Gayle Bradley (currently the knife in my collection that fits these requirements the best).

Does the Buck Vantage Pro feel really solid? I've heard some early reports of way off center blades.
 
Locks up tight. Feels very solid. Not too heavy, but no light weight either.

I heard/read about the blade centering too. Mine was perfect though.

Haven't heard too much about it lately though.
 
Spyderco stretch 2 with zdp-189 steel .Great knife , good ergo's ,drop point blade with plenty of reach , ffg . Hard to beat :thumbup:
 
Tsujigiri said:
That Dozier Thorn looks really nice, hopefully I can track it down somewhere...

Hmmm, maybe I'll have to put the Sage 2 back on my list despite the short blade length; I'm hearing a lot of good things about it. And it's made in that Taiwanese Taichung factory, which put out the Gayle Bradley (currently the knife in my collection that fits these requirements the best).

Does the Buck Vantage Pro feel really solid? I've heard some early reports of way off center blades.
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The Gayle Bradley, in my opinion, is Spyderco's best knife. It's the only Spyderco knife I've kept!
 
Possibly a Spyderco Endura 4? Vg-10 blade steel and Glass reinforced nylon handles can be had for around 60 bucks.
 
Don't know if it fits the bill for you, but the Rake composite blem I recently got from Kershawguy hasn't left my pocket! Heck of a good knife for $59.
 
It really sounds like you're in the mood for a sebenza. I never really understood it myself, but it's very understated, well made and anti-mall ninja.

I switched my main gentleman's carry folder over from my old 960-red to my new 480-1 Shoki which should arrive in a few hours.

http://knives.cx/store/images/480-1ShokiCF.jpg

For me, this is a William Henry I won't be afraid to use (the only I don't buy a WH). Only 180ish $
 
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