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While my intention in this thread is not "pick a knife for me to purchase", it's somewhat similar. I own a few knives, and recently got bit by the bug again to purchase another one. Some of the knives I currently own are a Strider SnG, (my daily edc and a fav), Manix, Commander, Rittergrip, Ares, Endura, Delica, Gravitator, a couple SAKs, and a few others.
What I'm looking for is some advice from other members on things that they consider to be quality knives for the $$ spent on them, and things that I may not have heard of or considered. For example, a freind was talking to me about Mcusta knives last week and I had heard the name but never really looked at one. I researched them a little, and they don't look half bad for the $ but they're not something I can go down the street and check out. What I'm looking to spend is approx $200, but that's ballpark. I could go up if something interests me, and down is always a plus!
Now some of my knives are S30V, I've found that they are prone to chipping. (Not all of mine but a couple, and they're from different manufacturers). I don't mind it, but I wouldn't mind something different also. I have no real perameters to follow, and everything would be considered. Fixed blade/folder, framelock/linerlock, Axis lock, etc., etc. The only thing I would like to mention, is no Sebenzas (already considered, and holding off for now), and I'd like to keep the blade length between 3.5 in. and 5 in. (Smaller than 3.5 is fine too if I like the knife.)It may be used for edc also, so I do want to keep it smaller than 5.
One type of knife I do not currently own and have been thinking about, is a Bali. Only thing is, I don't know jack about them. I'v only recently gotten interested in them
While I'm not completely ignorant of knives (and yes I've researched and used the search function), there's always lots to learn and that's why I thought I'd ask for some advice from those of you that are much more knowledgeable than me, and have first hand experience with knives that I don't. I appreciate any feedback.
-Dan
What I'm looking for is some advice from other members on things that they consider to be quality knives for the $$ spent on them, and things that I may not have heard of or considered. For example, a freind was talking to me about Mcusta knives last week and I had heard the name but never really looked at one. I researched them a little, and they don't look half bad for the $ but they're not something I can go down the street and check out. What I'm looking to spend is approx $200, but that's ballpark. I could go up if something interests me, and down is always a plus!
Now some of my knives are S30V, I've found that they are prone to chipping. (Not all of mine but a couple, and they're from different manufacturers). I don't mind it, but I wouldn't mind something different also. I have no real perameters to follow, and everything would be considered. Fixed blade/folder, framelock/linerlock, Axis lock, etc., etc. The only thing I would like to mention, is no Sebenzas (already considered, and holding off for now), and I'd like to keep the blade length between 3.5 in. and 5 in. (Smaller than 3.5 is fine too if I like the knife.)It may be used for edc also, so I do want to keep it smaller than 5.
One type of knife I do not currently own and have been thinking about, is a Bali. Only thing is, I don't know jack about them. I'v only recently gotten interested in them
While I'm not completely ignorant of knives (and yes I've researched and used the search function), there's always lots to learn and that's why I thought I'd ask for some advice from those of you that are much more knowledgeable than me, and have first hand experience with knives that I don't. I appreciate any feedback.
-Dan
