Recommendation? Which would you buy?!

Aquaholicc

Aquaholicc

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Hey BF, I'm currently becoming a knife enthusiast/collector with this being said I'm not one of those guys who just stares at the knives I buy, I actually use them..
So far I've acquired:
-M390 PM2
-S30V BM 940-2
-S35VN ZT0450
As you can tell I'm more opt towards the lighter EDC knives preferably under 4.5oz. So my question to you guys is what the hell can I buy next? Once again I'm a commercial electrical that USES my knives so please no glamour knives like Chris Reeves/Shivos or anything of that nature ..Thanks again BF!

(250$ spending limit)
 
Which of those three do you like the best? knowing what you like might narrow down the options.
 
For a worker, how about one of the Gayle Bradleys?
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Or for a gents knife, the Chaparral?
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You can get get a GB 2 and the Chaparral for $250
 
I'd suggest not getting any more knives. You can live a full, rewarding life with just the knives you currently own. If use is your only motivator I'd say you're good.
 
They each have their pros and cons lol. I absolutely love the PM2 lock up and just simply the way it fucking sounds when I flip this thing open. As for the ZT and BM they just make me feel "sophisticated" lol. Armadew Armadew

Sadly I'm trying to go with a different brand for my next knife and steel honestly (I'm huge on seeing how different steels hold up under the type of work I do.) which is why I gave you guys the knife AND steel type haha.
Cory Hess Cory Hess it's too late man..after my first "high quality" knife there was no turning back I think I'll stop at 5. Maybe one for each day of the week lol.

Thanks for all the replies by the way guys..
 
M390 PM2 is great. Or knife centers Cru-Wear Manix 2, that is my favorite production knife I have right now. Or check out some of the high end Chinese knives. One knife I was very impressed with was Real Steel's Sea Eagle, amazing for the price! Like others said, Gayle Bradley Spyderco's are good too.
 
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Aquaholicc said:
please no glamour knives like Chris Reeves/Shivos or anything of that nature ..Thanks again BF!
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First, let's clear up a little misconception. CRKs are NOT glamour knives. They are one of the simplest, hard working, elegant, sturdy cutting hand tools you can buy. I'll let the Shirogorov fans defend those knives ;). You will need to face one fact if you become a knife enthusiast: eventually you'll need to try one of those "glamourous" CRKs for yourself to separate hype from reality.

In terms of where to go next; you've got Benchmade, Spyderco and KAI covered. In fact you probably already have the best knives from both BM and Spyderco and one of the top 3 from ZT. Why not take a look at a Kizer or a WE?
 
TheEdge01 said:
Thanks for bringing this to everyones attention. Plenty of other words in the English language to get your point across.
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Usually done through ignorance rather than malice. The mods don't ding people for it typically, but it doesn't hurt to give a heads' up.
 
HappyDaddy said:
Friendly reminder - no F-bombs in General Knife discussion.
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Sorry man, not used to holding my tongue haha.

What are these WE knives everyone is talking about ? Why do I feel like a knife from China just isn't right..lol? As far as the Gayle Bradley goes I guess I'll just have to watch some reviews about it.

Hackenslash Hackenslash Hey man idk I've watched multiple reviews about the Sebenza 21 and I just can't justify spending 325-350 for a knife with s30v. Even all the reviews I've watched they have said "yeah,it's quality control is superb but it's not something you NEED to own, rather just go to your local knife shop and take time for handle one and that's as far as it goes" lol.
 
My humble advice is that if anyone tells you why you need something like a CRK or Shiro after you've specifically said you don't want them, put them on your ignore list immediately.

I recommend trying out a Spyderco Urban in K390. You have knives that will absolutely get the job done, but the Urban is legal almost everywhere and gives you an amazing steel at a very comfortable price. With the 50/50 choil it has enough handle real estate to get a firm, 4 finger grip, disappears in the pocket and can ride along on your vacation to Chicago or Boston.
 
Aquaholicc said:
Sorry man, not used to holding my tongue haha.

What are these WE knives everyone is talking about ? Why do I feel like a knife from China just isn't right..lol? As far as the Gayle Bradley goes I guess I'll just have to watch some reviews about it.

Hackenslash Hackenslash Hey man idk I've watched multiple reviews about the Sebenza 21 and I just can't justify spending 325-350 for a knife with s30v. Even all the reviews I've watched they have said "yeah,it's quality control is superb but it's not something you NEED to own, rather just go to your local knife shop and take time for handle one and that's as far as it goes" lol.
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CRK are mainly S35Vn, not S30V. There will always be some that say you don't "need" to own a CRK but I can't tell you it's more than just Fit and Finish. They just flat out work and can take a beating just like many other knives. I have a PM2 and if I had to relay on one knife, it would be the CRK over the PM2 every day.

That being said, unless you find a deal on a user, they are probably over your $250 max.
 
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