Small or medium fixed blade with good edge retention under $100.

Having no experience with 52100, how does it compare to CPM 3V? Cause I've heard people rave about 3V, and the Bravo Necker 2 is a fine knife.
 
Brutus013 said:
Eh, I wouldn't exactly put something like 1095 or O1 in the category of superior edge retention. Breaking down cardboard either will lose its edge pretty quick compared to a high end stainless or tool steel, and while they do sharpen easily I think the OP is looking for something that's a bit higher performance.
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You guys are probably right. I am pretty new to this knife/steel thing. Just giving an opinion of a blade, that I know from experience, holds an edge very well and is a work horse. For less than a $20 bill you can try one and see if it does the job for you!
 
crimsonfalcon07 said:
Having no experience with 52100, how does it compare to CPM 3V? Cause I've heard people rave about 3V, and the Bravo Necker 2 is a fine knife.
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3V is tougher, many times more wear resistant, and more corrosion resistant. 52100 is low alloy, while 3V is high alloy, quite different.
 
I would say the Spyderco M390 Mule. I saw one for sale at 100 on the dot (already had crappy scales but you could remove it)
 
If you don't mind a cord wrapped handle, I can set you up with a PSK knife in a varity of different steel types for under 100 bucks. Sheath included, leather or kydex.
Scott
 
Szilard said:
Not trying to hijack, but what do you mean by PSK Gossman?
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personal survival kit knife. Original concept of the knife but has branched out to what it is today, an EDC knife.
Scott
 
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