which knife to get?

kelleymmm1 · Oct 20, 2006

I looking for a christmas present I have about 60-80$ for this one.I was thinking a Sog flash,I have owned a sog trident before and was pleased but i have never had a benchmade or kershaw. Does anyone have any ideas on a tactical folder in that price range. thanks

johnwaynesandw · Oct 20, 2006

check out the BM grip, I think they are in your price range. Do some looking and you might find some real nice BM close to your price range.

nygiantsfan3342 · Oct 20, 2006

Check out the Kershaw Speed Bump or the Cyclone. Both are within your price range and can be considered "tactical". Especially if you like the Trident.

dullone · Oct 20, 2006

nygiantsfan3342 said:
Check out the Kershaw Speed Bump or the Cyclone. .

I just picked up a Cyclone for a little less than $50.00. Am very please with it. Not a small knife though!

One of the sharpest factory grinds I've gotten

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rosconey2 · Oct 20, 2006

cabelas mini grip

Padawan · Oct 20, 2006

Perhaps a Sypderco Delica 4 or Endura 4, depending upon the size you want.

cutter17 · Oct 21, 2006

A Kershaw Avalanche can be had on the upper end of your limit, and although a model that has been around a while, the Avalanche is a great knife. Good steel (S30V), solid construction, and AO capable.:thumbup:

puukkoman · Oct 23, 2006

Benchmade Vex or Griptillian
Spyderco D'Allara, D4, E4, Native

hara-kiri-yogi · Oct 23, 2006

dullone said:
I just picked up a Cyclone for a little less than $50.00. Am very please with it. Not a small knife though! One of the sharpest factory grinds I've gotten .

Another vote for the Cyclone (or Mini-Cyclone if there are blade-length restrictions). The steel (13c26 I think?) takes an extremely keen edge, maybe the keenest edge i have seen. after sharpening my blade to where i wanted it, it cuts my skin if i touch it, and slides through paper basically under its own weight. the "flipper" blade actuator/ guard is a nice touch, and the grind/ geometry is about ideal for an EDC or defensive carry type blade, in my opinion. I dig it. It beat out a spyderco native, Benchmade monochrome and Gerber Gator 154CM as my favorite inexpensive EDC folder. The Speed-Bump i think would be a nice choice as well, over the Spec-Bump (I like the 13c26 steel on the Speed a lot better than the S30V of the much more expensive Spec...)