What's the highest quality folder for $200?

[Jeremy Barnard]

Looking for just what the title says. Subjective as it is I'm just looking for opinions. Thanks!

 

[Charlie Mike]

I'd try the ZT0300 series.

 

[malicious]

maybe new ZT 0550?

 

[newcoyote]

I just got a ZT0300 and I have to say it is purdy durn solid. As to the subjectivity, I would defiantly call it a niche category. It is very stout and bulky. I don't mind a heaver, bigger blade for EDC but the ZT is pushing it. BM 940 are roughly in that price range and they are very nice.

 

[Reeek]

Definately the ZT 055x is in that category.

 

[00ChevyScott]

Definately the ZT 055x is in that category.

x3.

The ZT0551 is the nicest and beefiest folder I've ever held.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Any Spyderco in ZDP-189/CPM-S90V and carbon fiber handles or titanium that you could find under $200 fits the bill.

 

[JPR984]

how about a used sebenza ...or a Benchmade 710

 

[Artfully Martial]

I'd probably have to agree, the ZT030X. It's a bit higher though...usually on the street they go for $235. But 3D G10 AND 3D titanium framelock AND S30V...you don't see that often south of custom made knives.

Definitely not for everyone though.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Don't forget the Kershaw Tyrade, I got one for less than 150 bucks... heck of a deal!

 

[Artfully Martial]

Don't forget the Kershaw Tyrade, I got one for less than 150 bucks... heck of a deal!

I got my Ti Tyrade for $200, but you make a good point. Beautifully coated titanium, carbon fiber inserts, extremely well executed framelock and gorgeous CB.

 

[Tsujigiri]

Spyderco Gayle Bradley, Spyderco Sage 2, ZT 0551, Buck Mayo TNT, Benchmade 943.

 

[BP Green]

ZT 0551 gets my vote.

 

[singularity35]

Will this do?

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[JTR357]

Another one for the ZT0551:thumbup:

 

[MConstable]

My vote is a ZT 0350 composite blade...I had an 0302, it felt too big and heavy so I sold it (I do regret it, and will get a replacement as soon as I have the cash), the 0350 is a bit smaller and a good bit lighter but is still solid as a tank.
Kershawguy has a few left if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Humppa]

What about the Pohl Force Alpha 2? A great tactical knife an a hughe hell of a folder...

Kind regards...

 

[Gnarly]

Another vote for the ZT/H 0551!

 

[Boozoo Chavis]

For $200 dollar & under production folders it's pretty tough to beat a Mcusta for overall quality/fit and finish.

 

[Artfully Martial]

I've changed my mind. The 0300 is still fantastic and a showcase of engineering, but if we're looking for a real work of art out of a knife, an assertion I find plausibly derived from your original post, then I'd suggest these three:

I've had four different models of ZT folders and they've all been great. But when I play with the obviously Ken Oniony ones (I believe the 0400 was also a KO, but it's much less obvious) I end up just wishing I was using one of those three up there.