Small, light, durable EDC for under $150

[Rappy]

Benchmade Mini-griptilian !

 

[M. Johnwell]

I like the mini grips, just not sure about the plastic handle. I've handled one before and that was my main complaint. I know I can get the aftermarket grips for it, but I'd kind of like it to come how I want it from the factory.

 

[Rappy]

I like the mini grips, just not sure about the plastic handle. I've handled one before and that was my main complaint. I know I can get the aftermarket grips for it, but I'd kind of like it to come how I want it from the factory.

You'd be hard pressed to find the perfect feel for a knife for a $150 budget
Unless you go with a ParaMilitary 2, atleast it's made in USA.

 

[full flat grind]

+1 on the Sage 2

 

[flarp]

For just a bit more ($160), you can get a ZT 0450.

 

[DocT]

Try this Delica Titanium. It is the size and weight of your Leek, but a much better knife. http://www.knifeworks.com/spydercodelica4c11tipdtitaniumdamascusplainedge.aspx#.VYuZWlyqqko

 

[Rappy]

For just a bit more ($160), you can get a ZT 0450.

Reminds me of a Sebenza
plain, titanium, and Blatantly overpriced.

 

[M. Johnwell]

I can't explain why, but I like the look of the sage 2's titanium handle more than the zt's

 

[Wolverine666]

Manix2 LW isn't very small at all.

I say Spyderco Native5 (G10 & S35VN). And for a little more $$ I vote for the Chubby.

 

[M. Johnwell]

Okay, so I can get a benchmade valet for $140 on midway (I can get a slight discount) but I've heard that they aren't quite as nice to open as the griptilians. Is this accurate?

 

[Sunyata]

My valet opens nicely one handed. However it is not a knife you can flick open. It's more of a gentleman's knife

 

[M. Johnwell]

My valet opens nicely one handed. However it is not a knife you can flick open. It's more of a gentleman's knife

I have the nervous habit of flicking my knives open so that won't work

 

[fluid_motion]

Reminds me of a Sebenza
plain, titanium, and Blatantly overpriced.

I don't see why you would think that the 0450 is a blatantly overpriced knife.
I for one see it as an incredible value as it is almost impossible to find a full titanium flipper on bearings that flips as nicely as the 0450 does for anywhere near $160.
Add made in the USA to the list too and it's a wonder how it's only $160

 

[Sunyata]

I have the nervous habit of flicking my knives open so that won't work

Upon further review


You actually can thumb flick it but it's harder due to the scaled down thumb studs and blade. The scales make it a little tougher as well.


I just grabbed mine to check

 

[Sunyata]

Reminds me of a Sebenza
plain, titanium, and Blatantly overpriced.

How many full Ti knives on bearings with decent steel are you buying for less than 160?

 

[M. Johnwell]

Upon further review


You actually can thumb flick it but it's harder due to the scaled down thumb studs and blade. The scales make it a little tougher as well.


I just grabbed mine to check

Thank you very much! So between that one, the m390 mini grip, the 560zt, and the spyderco sage 2, what would be your choice? I have more options to think about than I started with

 

[jaypowell0185]

Sage 1

 

[cchu518]

Meh not impressed with the Sage's ergos. Would take a Benchmade Sequel 707 over it anyday.

 

[whp]

The sage 1 is a very nice knife and a bargain.

 

[vanslem6]

I don't see why you would think that the 0450 is a blatantly overpriced knife.
I for one see it as an incredible value as it is almost impossible to find a full titanium flipper on bearings that flips as nicely as the 0450 does for anywhere near $160.
Add made in the USA to the list too and it's a wonder how it's only $160

I'm with Rappy on this one. Perhaps not 'overpriced,' but the 'cons' outweigh the 'pros,' lol. My opinion, my taste. I don't find it attractive in the least bit, I'm not fond of flippers or bare metallic scales. I have no doubt that it's a wonderful knife, but I'm odd. I have a lot of FRN and back-locks, relatively speaking. All good though.