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in your own opinion wht makes a good folder and which one do u think is one of the best?
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wht makes a good folder?
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I like one that has tight lockup, nice handle (G10), and the lock is real smooth to open and close. I like Benchmades. Kershaw and Spyderco are also very good. If you want to invest a little more then a Chris Reeve Sebenza is also REAL NICE!. The other thing I look at is the type of steel. I like S30V and 154cm because you can get them shaving sharp! Today there are a lot of real nice folders on the market and you have to also pick the size that is right for your needs. GOOD LUCK! Kevin 
It really depends what you're looking for in a folder. For me, I was looking for something medium-sized with a blade made of steel that has good edge retention. I also wanted good corrosion resistance so that it's lower maintenance.
I fell in love with the Delica.
I fell in love with the Delica.
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Which one is best depends on the needs of the individual doing the picking.
What does he use it for?
How much is he willing to pay?
Personally, I am interested in a knife for general use doing chores around the house and in the garden.
-one hand opening and pocket clip are very nice to have. They make the knife easy to grab and use.
-Speed of deployment is of no importance to me.
-Assisted open is not a plus.
-Edge retention is a plus.
-The steel has to do more than slice, but a blade shape that slices well is appreciated. Sometimes when I trim material there is some horizontal force involved to the cutting. I don't want a steel or heat treat that can't tolerate that. I do not use a knife as a prybar.
-Has to feel good in my hand. That includes how it grips and how it balances.
-Has to do fine cutting well. I have to have excellent control of the blade. For me that means around a 3" blade, although a 3 1/2" is acceptable.
-Can't cost more than ~$65. Stuff happens to knives. I won't put much more than that much money at risk.
-No tantos. An elegant blade shape is nice, but I don't care for recurves.
-Not fussy about handle material. FRN works just fine.
There's lots of knives that work well that meet my parameters.
Four that immediately spring to mind that I have and enjoy using (listed in alphabetical order, not by preference):
Benchmade Griptilian
Benchmade Monochrome.
KaBar Dozier and Large Dozier
Spyderco Delica
Spyderco Native III
But above all YMMV.
These are my parameters for a knife that meets my needs. Other folks are going to have other needs and uses. So they will likely make other blade choices.
What does he use it for?
How much is he willing to pay?
Personally, I am interested in a knife for general use doing chores around the house and in the garden.
-one hand opening and pocket clip are very nice to have. They make the knife easy to grab and use.
-Speed of deployment is of no importance to me.
-Assisted open is not a plus.
-Edge retention is a plus.
-The steel has to do more than slice, but a blade shape that slices well is appreciated. Sometimes when I trim material there is some horizontal force involved to the cutting. I don't want a steel or heat treat that can't tolerate that. I do not use a knife as a prybar.
-Has to feel good in my hand. That includes how it grips and how it balances.
-Has to do fine cutting well. I have to have excellent control of the blade. For me that means around a 3" blade, although a 3 1/2" is acceptable.
-Can't cost more than ~$65. Stuff happens to knives. I won't put much more than that much money at risk.
-No tantos. An elegant blade shape is nice, but I don't care for recurves.
-Not fussy about handle material. FRN works just fine.
There's lots of knives that work well that meet my parameters.
Four that immediately spring to mind that I have and enjoy using (listed in alphabetical order, not by preference):
Benchmade Griptilian
Benchmade Monochrome.
KaBar Dozier and Large Dozier
Spyderco Delica
Spyderco Native III
But above all YMMV.
These are my parameters for a knife that meets my needs. Other folks are going to have other needs and uses. So they will likely make other blade choices.
