Stonewashed slicer suggestions, sirs?

CraigMang · Jan 12, 2016

Ain't alliteration awesome?

So like the title says, I'm all about great slicers with stonewashed blades these days. Gotta slash through cardboard at work, so thick blades and "choppers" are no good, and the stonewashed finish really hides wear (good for possible resale). If you know me, you know that I prefer a wharncliffe style blade shape, but I'm game for light drop points (like a Gayle Bradley, for instance). Gotta be a flipper though, and need to stay within $75-$150 range. My current modest stable of work knives includes the following:

Brous Bionic 2.0
Brous SSF
Fantoni CUT
Rike 1507s
CRKT Outrage
Spyderco Positron

All suggestions appreciated, and pics are SUPER appreciated...thanks guys! :thumbup:

hoimin · Jan 14, 2016

The Positron would've been my first suggestion if you didn't already have it.

Spyderco Mantra 1/2 doesn't completely fit the bill but they are flipper slicers.
ZT 0450 is a good option too.

CraigMang · Jan 14, 2016

Had a 450, definitely a good one. And you read my mind on the Mantra 2...may need to just bite the bullet and pick that one up. Thanks!

hoimin · Jan 14, 2016

I think we have similar tastes.
The CRKT Swindle piqued my interest at one point, but it would never get any pocket time over what I already carry, and probably won't cut it with cardboard for very long.

FriarPhenn · Jan 14, 2016

CraigMang said:
Had a 450, definitely a good one. And you read my mind on the Mantra 2...may need to just bite the bullet and pick that one up. Thanks!

Given that the Mantras sport M4, they'll take an Awesome-sauce acid etch/stonewashing. :thumbup:

Scrim · Jan 14, 2016

Dave, Assistant Delicatessen Manager: a terrific slicer...
[video=youtube;ny1f46HE_T0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny1f46HE_T0[/video]

whitty · Jan 14, 2016

ZT0450 is just over your budget but a great knife for what you are considering.

sharp_edge · Jan 14, 2016

zt 0801? This thing is darn sharp and cut through cardboard like dreams, though it is not in the blade shape you're looking for and the price is a bit higher (but you can have it from the Exchange for like $120-$150).