Ti Framelock, 3-3.5", <$150

[Stainz]

The leftover Kershaw 1725SG2 JYDII in Ti/SG2 blemished knives for $79 delivered from the Kershaw selling guy cannot last forever. They are the best bargain. Sure, I got my BM 755 for just less - and 790 for a bit more - than the $150 limit. I even beat that limit with a 'real' find, if a bit more fragile, a Buck 172 Mayo TNT. Choices exist.

Stainz

 

[mcop10]

CRKT S-2
Can be found for under $70 NIB
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=582334

Great looking knife but actually finding one is the problem. Been trying to find a small or medium myself for a while with no luck.

 

[cutter17]

Depending on who still has them, you could go with the new Kershaw Speedform. Just under $150 where I'm getting it, and maybe just over $150 at other places. But this is one you need to jump on NOW. Btw, it does have a 3.75" blade if that is a big sticking point for you. Hey, that is sorta a pun I made...big sticking point.

 

[Daniel Dorn]

You can also still find the occasional Kershaw Bump with Titanium framelock, for right around that pricepoint. I've seen them on Ebay, and a few online knife stores.

 

[agoutihead]

Man the Benchmade Sibert MPR is pretty impressive too! I just wish the blade was a little longer...

Do they make a bigger model?

I'm really torn right now.

I do like the ESEE HEST folder a lot too... any idea on a price for it when it comes out?

I'd love to do a ZT, but too big for my hands I think. Still throwing around the idea of a Hogue, but they dont have a TI liner...

Any other options?

 

[mnyshrpknvs]

The BM 755 Sibert is one heck of a folder. I have been carrying it now for a couple months, using it quite a bit. Solid lock-up and really holds an edge. It competes with more expensive competition without a hitch.

 

[Apec]

If you don't mind a 2.5" blade, the Spyderco Leafstorm fits your budget.

 

[Thingus995]

How about the new benchmade subrosa?? I've got my eye on that one personally, seen it for $154 new

 

[Morrow]

CRKT S-2
Can be found for under $70 NIB
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=582334

These have been discontinued for some time. If you are finding them for $70 NIB, please do send me an email.

 

[Slidetechnik]

The new ZT/Hinderer Colab is almost out as well. This one strikes my fancy, even though it is a little higher than my budget. That would be a sweet knife.

 

[Folderguy]

Aside from the BM 755 MPR(which I think would do nicely for camping), I think only used ti framelocks would be that cheap.

I think I saw a used ZT 0300 in the Exchange for less than $150(might not be there for long though).

I picked up a ZT 0300 and a ZT 0400ST used on eBay for $200 (total for both knives) not too long ago. They were blems, but alright. Have no idea why they were considered blems. The 0400 had been the fellow's EDC for a year.

Got a good deal on quality stuff.