What is your #1 folder around $1k

I would definitely go Thorburn again, or possibly a Holt.
 
fishface5 said:
I only buy intended users and would never spend 1k on something that would get beat up . . . but that Neo does look mighty good!!
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I spent over $3K on folders in two years to find out what I like and this is it next to the Shiro. All the others are going on the block to recoup investment.
 
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Most I've paid cash for any knife is $400; $600 in trade. Still would rather pay $1k on a gun than for any knife.
 
myowngod said:
Looking for some inspiration..

Custom or production.. don't want to limit it to any specific type of folder.. just curious what you would buy if had a $800-$1500 budget and you only wanted to buy one knife. Please post a picture and maker/manufacturer.
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Definitely a Rockstead. Either a Shu:

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Or a Higo 2:

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Hello, my first post here...looking forward to settling in.
I sold a Monkey edge shiro years ago and wish I wouldn't have. It would take every bit of $1000 now to get her back if I could even find one again.
 
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T.L.E. Sharp said:
Definitely a Rockstead. Either a Shu:

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Or a Higo 2:

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I like the look of the higo 2... I think that might be the one...

marchone said:
I spent over $3K on folders in two years to find out what I like and this is it next to the Shiro. All the others are going on the block to recoup investment.
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This. You don't lose a lot trying these out and reselling... I've probably made more than I've lost since the expensive ones I do buy tend to be very limited release or high demand.

sgt1372 said:
Most I've paid cash for any knife is $400; $600 in trade. Still would rather pay $1k on a gun than for any knife.
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To each their own right? I have guns too, but I can easily carry my knife every day. I don't CCW often depending on conditions (Florida is hot so t-shirt and boardshorts are normal attire). I see it as an accessory/tool like a nice watch. I'm a big fan of getting what you want regardless of cost if you love it and have the means. Life is too short to settle.
 
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I have a few knives in that price range with my favorites being the Holt Specter and the Eutsler DUK. I'm kind of in the boat of not buying custom knives anymore. I look more in the $200-500 range these days. I've gotten to where I'd rather spend that kind of money on other things, but if I were going to buy something in your price range, it'd be an Efros Hustle.
 
The only thing I have right around $1K is a Les George Wilson Combat Damascus Persian.

Everything else is less or more (2 knives).
 
I think I would buy a Buck 110, and a pizza.
Maybe a well used drivable car or motorcycle (or maybe a scooter or moped?) too.
 
I would have to join the Shamwari or Charl Pienaar club. I would not spend that much but if I did it would be one of those.
 
afishhunter said:
I think I would buy a Buck 110, and a pizza.
Maybe a well used drivable car or motorcycle (or maybe a scooter or moped?) too.
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Lol I think this would be my response too if I read this during or just after college. Again, everyone has a different deal. I am at a place in my life where if I or the lady want something and it's not over 5k or so.. I buy it without a ton of thought. No kids helps a lot!

Mrgauth said:
I would have to join the Shamwari or Charl Pienaar club. I would not spend that much but if I did it would be one of those.
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This is why I made this thread because I did want a shamwari a few years ago and at the time didn't want to drop the coin. This and the higo 2 are now at the top of the list. Thank you.
 
It's been my personal experience that after about the $240 - $450 range you're paying for a name.
Some exceptions would be the Shirogorov's and a few Rocksteads. Higher end midtechs are where I have seen the best made knives for the money. I've been nothing but displeased with custom knives approaching the $1500 - $2000 mark, I've never spent more than that and if I did it better come with counseling or a "happy ending"....
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Final answer: Shirogorov for $1000 Alex.
 
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