what knife to buy?

[salty141]

i have some money saved up to buy a new folder, i am looking for a custom, or high end production folder in the $3oo to $500 range, high end steel, frame lock, or button lock,(no liner locks, i dislike them) and a 2.5" or bigger blade(no tantos) thanx everyone

 

[Esav Benyamin]

I suggest you look first in The Knife Exchange forums because you can get real bargains on some practically mint knives, for example:

For Sale: Production Knives (Individual)
For Sale: Custom Knives (Individual)

We also have

Buck Knives For Sale
Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale

For Sale: Production Knives (Dealer)
For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer)

 

[Esav Benyamin]

You can find a nice variety of high end knives at True North Knives.

 

[T.K.C.]

I would suggest you check out the following sites:
1. The Knife Cellar
The Knife Cellar
2. NC Blades
NCBlades
3. Steel Addiction
Steel Addiction
4. Moore Cutlery
Moore Cutlery [/B][/COLOR]

 

[pooperpoopypoop]

get a bm 806-701 AFCK s30v carbon fiber scales... absolutely love mine... the shop who ordered them posts them occasionally on the bay for $325

 

[therulebookman]

I covet Hinderer XM-18 and Strider SnG; both similar style, but I think strider comes with a guarantee, so I suppose it would be more viable for abuse and EDC.

 

[T.K.C.]

Rick will also take good care of you!!

 

[Ben Dover]

It might not be all that "high end" but the Benchmade 710 D2 has become my all time favorite EDC knife. And the axis lock works so well that I would never consider another folder with any other type of lock.