Recommendation? Wide blade folder

pmpknhd79 said:
I'm a novice collector. I just need to be nudged in the right direction. I'm in the market for a quality - up to $125 wide blade folding knife. I imagine the blade profile similar to the Microtech stitch. Open to brands but needs to have a quality steel
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I would look on the exchange at knives that come up for one that catches your eye. That way u can buy it used and get way more knife for $125
 
Have you considered a Kershaw Knockout? It has 14c28n Sandvic blade steel which is a decent mid to upper range alloy plus they are available in Elmax blade steel as well for a little more money. It is an assisted opener with a nice wide blade and they can be found in the 70 dollar price range, so it will save you a few dollars.
 
Cold Steel's Recon and American Lawman have wide blades, great steel (CTS-XHP), the superb Tri-ad lock, G10 scales.
 
The Manix 2 is available in plenty of steel options too.
 
Alberta Ed said:
Cold Steel's Recon and American Lawman have wide blades, great steel (CTS-XHP), the superb Tri-ad lock, G10 scales.
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I agree with this. For a fine Cold Steel option with a non coated blade, look at the Ultimate Hunter. Great knife.

One other sugestion for a fine wide blade slicer is the ZT 0350.
 
How about the kabar folding warthog. Not sure if they're still in production... but you can find a few on Amazon pretty inexpensive. I have one that I bought probably 10 years ago. It's a pretty slick little knife.
 
Boy, you guys have kept me busy. Been doing a lot of research and YouTube reviews for the knives you guys are listing. I thought posting here would make it easier but actually all these great suggestions make it more difficult. Just a little background for what I plan to use the knife for: I'll be taking it camping so I want to be able to do food prep and various cutting. Another function would be emergency self defense. That's a big reason why I like the cold steel options, it looks as though they have great hold on the handles. And the research continues, thanks guys.....
 
pmpknhd79 said:
Just a little background for what I plan to use the knife for: I'll be taking it camping so I want to be able to do food prep and various cutting. Another function would be emergency self defense. That's a big reason why I like the cold steel options, it looks as though they have great hold on the handles. And the research continues, thanks guys.....
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FYI, we here at BFs are very good at helping you spend your money. :)

If you don't already have one, I would suggest getting a Mora as an extra camping/food prep knife. Under $15 and very light to carry.
 
gazz98 said:
FYI, we here at BFs are very good at helping you spend your money. :)

If you don't already have one, I would suggest getting a Mora as an extra camping/food prep knife. Under $15 and very light to carry.
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Every guy needs a mora!
 
Recon 1 and Manix are both excellent choices. A lot depends on what lock you prefer. While both are strong, the Recon is like a bank vault - super strong but harder to operate. The caged ball bearing lock on the Manix 2 is easier to unlock, yet still very robust. Also, stud opening versus hole opening.
 
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