What is strongest folder? Overall not just lock.

[samhain73]

Extreme Ratio Fulcrum folder.

STR

For 120.00? No way, those things cost as much as a Strider now, if you can find one. Belive me, I've been looking!

 

[kamkazmoto]

If you want to pry stuff, I suggest a Peter Atwood Bug Out Bar or Prybaby.
http://www.phlaunt.com/atwoodknives/

The Knife Collector is right. Peters pry bars are from 4.5 to six inches in length and 3/16 of CPM3V. They will take amything you can throw at them and the 4.5" one is about the size of a medium pocket knife.

 

[Rat Finkenstein]

there is no folder for $120 I would pry heavily with or use as a step.

 

[bladeprince]

Spyderco Manix is one tough SOB.

 

[Cliff Stamp]

There are a number of folders which are that durable, some of them have even been reviewed.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371195&highlight=dark+ops

Getting one that cheap however will be difficult unless you look at the secondary market.

-Cliff

 

[Tweakmeister]

My bet goes with Cold Steel Recon1 - cheap and bulletproof knife. You can have two off eBay new for less thnan $120. There's no better value out there in that range.

Buck 880 is also nice, but for double the price...? Not worth it...

 

[sweetcheeks]

spyderco manix or chinook.
BM 520.

 

[cool_hand_luke]

The Knife Collector is right. Peters pry bars are from 4.5 to six inches in length and 3/16 of CPM3V. They will take amything you can throw at them and the 4.5" one is about the size of a medium pocket knife.

Double that. I have several Atwood products. I have really abused his products and they keep coming back for more. Peter makes tough, reliable products. The price should be close to what you are looking to spend.

Andy

 

[maximus otter]

Spyderco Manix:

$115.56 from:

http://newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=3593

Job done.

maximus otter

 

[flipe8]

How about one of the Myerchin rigging knives? Fairly stout and most come under your price range. The folders all have marline spikes as well that might help keep the blade a little longer.

 

[Hawkings]

Try looking at this knife. http://www.equipped.com/hinderer_rescue.htm
It seem to fit your needs well-Thoug I have not tried it myself

 

[messer454]

Thanks for all of the imput guys. I still have not made up a decision though.

 

[cutter17]

Though I've never handles one, a John Greco folder is said to be TUFF! and if should fit the price point. Try www.grecoknives.com for a looksee. I also wanted to say that it is sorta hard to not regard lock strength when considering the strongets folder. I would think that my BM Rukus with the axis lock and double thick hardened steel frame would be plenty tough.

 

[FlyingMuskrat]

I am not sure about blade strength but the Onterio Hossom Retribution handle should be plenty strong.