What folding knife would you reccomend for around 75$?

+1 on the mini bone collector! One of each size is on my 'to-buy' list now having been able to pocket test them. Do you have any preferences that might help narrow the field?
 
Spyderco Stretch. Nothing comes close to it for the role and price. If you can get your hands on the ZDP model then even better but the VG10 one is great as well.
 
My vote is on a G10 Leek with S30V.
I have one and it is amazing.
Its not a heavy use knife, but it is a really good cutter, and it can be sharpened to be extremely sharp.
Kershaw also does a great job with customer service.
I just got back a Damascus Shallot, and it deploys really quickly and is super sharp from their sharpening.
I would say my Shallot is now in better than new condition since its even sharper and smoother.
 
You must be in SoCal? I'm approx 5 hrs north of you. Ill second all the Cold Steel folders.
 
Mini Griptilian, 525 or Mini Bone collector - I would go for any of them. For the lock and for the looks. Really nice looking small knives.
 
i have a delica ffg and edc the heck out of it. The delica is a good choice plus you would save like 20$ as apposed to buying the mini grip!
 
Crowbar762 said:
I'm looking for a folder around $75. I am mainly considering spyedercos and benchmades. What I am considering includes, but is not limited to:
Spyderco Delica FFG
Spyderco Endura FFG
Spyderco Stretch
Spyderco Manix 2
Benchmade Griptilian
Benchmade Mini Griptilian

Where I live, folding knives of any length can be carried but over 3 inches must be concealed. Also, a clipped knife is not considered to be concealed.
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Those are all great overall choices for daily carry and would be suitable for (reasonably) hard use, but I have a few questions:
  • Would you prefer to conceal the knife or carry openly? Your preference isn't clear in the original post.
  • What are you trying to do with the knife? Urban daily carry; I'd recommend with the Delica or Mini Grip. Self defense; the Endura or Griptilian would do the trick. Rural farm work/wilderness; go with the Endura, Stretch, Manix2, or Griptilian.
  • How big of a knife do you want? You have quite a range of sizes/blade lengths in your list. The Delica and Mini Grip are around the same size (<3 inches), as are the Stretch and Manix2 (~3-1/2 inches), and the Endura and Griptilian (~3-3/4 inches). Your intended purpose will help guide what blade length you need, in addition to your personal preference and any legal limitations.

Personally, I'd go with a Delica FFG. Tough and very versatile design, small enough to not scare non-knife people, should be legal to open carry where you are, awesome factory edge geometry (not just scary sharp, but also doesn't need reprofiling to touch it up), VG-10 steel is easy to sharpen and holds its edge well, comes in a bunch of handle colors, lightweight... what more could you want? I sold mine awhile back, and I'm seriously considering buying another one.
 
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