Titanium or aluminum framelock under $100?

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Lord knows I don't need to drop $350+ on a Sebenza and it's awful tough finding a Bradley Alias II anymore (and even that's more than I want to spend), but I really like the looks of those knives. I dig the titanium framelock and the general overall look and smoothness of those. Does anyone know of a decent titanium or aluminum framelock under $100 with the clean-lines look of a CRK/Bradley?

I've had my eye on this Kizer Cutlery Ti Framelock (KI4403G):

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But I thought I'd see if you fellas had any other suggestions.

One other note: I know Spyderco makes some Ti framelocks, but while I love their leaf shape knives, they're not exactly what I'm looking for here. I like the square-ishness of CRK and Bradley and would love something similarly angled. Thanks in advance!
 
I don't know of any aluminum framelocks, and I certainly hope there aren't any. Even 7 series aluminum would wear out incredibly quick as a locking mechanism.
 
o4tg said:
I don't know of any aluminum framelocks, and I certainly hope there aren't any. Even 7 series aluminum would wear out incredibly quick as a locking mechanism.
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LionSteel SR-1 and SR-2 do have a model with aluminum frame lock. They use Ergal aluminum (7075) which is super strong. The lock bar face has a replaceable hardened stainless steel insert.
 
I can't think of anyone besides Kizer like you've found that puts out a >$100 Ti or Al framelock. You might be looking at a steel framelock in that price range and there's nothing wrong with a steel lock as far as I can tell. Kizer is a foreign company and so they're able to do a >$100 Ti lock.

o4tg said:
I don't know of any aluminum framelocks, and I certainly hope there aren't any. Even 7 series aluminum would wear out incredibly quick as a locking mechanism.
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Doesn't Lionsteel have the SR-1 A which is made of aluminum? It's not >$100 but it is an aluminum framelock, iirc. (ETA: Ramzar beat me to it...)
 
Any steel framelocks with a similar body that you'd recommend? My only concern with the steel is that the steel-frame knives I've handled tend to sit rather heavy in my pocket. But I'm happy to be proven wrong!
 
Steel frame locks are heavy because they're steel frame locks. Make them lighter and they become steel liner locks ;)
 
My newb must be showing ;) No, I know, I just wondered if there were steel framelocks with similar kinda-boxy angular designs that would be worth the weight!
 
Chris Pierce said:
Steel frame locks are heavy because they're steel frame locks. Make them lighter and they become steel liner locks ;)
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That made me laugh FWIW. And I needed that today. Thanks.
To stay on topic SS framelocks rock. Not a thing in the world wrong with them.

Good luck on your choice.
 
^ and i have one, & closing it is noisy as a rusty hinge.it squeeks,crackles,not sure if its typical...
 
Kershaw made a Shallot for Snap On that had a stainless frame lock on one side and an Aluminum side plate on the other. The one in the picture has an S-110-V blade which is not original to the Snap On model.View attachment 431106
 
Kershaw volt II SS. SS framelock fairly cheap too. kershawguy used to have some, prolly still does.
 
mbprice said:
Lord knows I don't need to drop $350+ on a Sebenza and it's awful tough finding a Bradley Alias II anymore (and even that's more than I want to spend), but I really like the looks of those knives. I dig the titanium framelock and the general overall look and smoothness of those. Does anyone know of a decent titanium or aluminum framelock under $100 with the clean-lines look of a CRK/Bradley?

I've had my eye on this Kizer Cutlery Ti Framelock (KI4403G):

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But I thought I'd see if you fellas had any other suggestions.

One other note: I know Spyderco makes some Ti framelocks, but while I love their leaf shape knives, they're not exactly what I'm looking for here. I like the square-ishness of CRK and Bradley and would love something similarly angled. Thanks in advance!
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get that Kizer. I have one and it's quite superb. Mine isn't completely centered, but aside from that it's perfect. $100 for S35VN and titanium is quite the bargain. I'm not sure how much you'll care, but the blade on this particular model is ground very beautifully. The blade is actually two toned. The grinds are satin while the flats are stonewashed. I don't like some of the steel frame locks because of fear of lock slip. While I was cherry picking a Cryo II for a friend, I had to go through a dozen or so to find one that had more engagement than just hair width contact.
 
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