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I'd have to go with either a Benchmade Apparition or a Spec Bump. I'm a sucker for AO (since Full auto is illegal in Canada 
), and they feel so damn solid. The Benchmade's filework along the back and extra little fancy bits really show the craftsmanship in it. Damn fine blades.
), and they feel so damn solid. The Benchmade's filework along the back and extra little fancy bits really show the craftsmanship in it. Damn fine blades.
A Sebenza of some kind, a Tom Mayo TNT of some kind, or a Strider of some kind. With all of the variations of each out there, it is hard for me to decide on just one right now. If I had a gun to my head... Okay, a Mayonized Large Sebenza, because it would combine my love for Sebenzas and TNTs.
Right now the only knives I buy, use, and collect are Doziers, but I am not crazy about his folders (his full tang fixed blades are just amazing, though). I am thinking about collecting one make or model of folder and I am trying to decide between Sebenzas, TNTs, or Striders. I know some would say "all three!" but I just want to focus on one right now. I think I am going to go with Sebbies. I owned a Large Classic Sebenza, and an SMF, and I miss both a lot but the Sebenza keeps me up at night more often. I have handled several TNTs and they are fantastic, but I don't think I like them enough over a Sebenza to justify the price.
Right now the only knives I buy, use, and collect are Doziers, but I am not crazy about his folders (his full tang fixed blades are just amazing, though). I am thinking about collecting one make or model of folder and I am trying to decide between Sebenzas, TNTs, or Striders. I know some would say "all three!" but I just want to focus on one right now. I think I am going to go with Sebbies. I owned a Large Classic Sebenza, and an SMF, and I miss both a lot but the Sebenza keeps me up at night more often. I have handled several TNTs and they are fantastic, but I don't think I like them enough over a Sebenza to justify the price.
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Kabar 4059 Dozier designed folder:
Fit and finish are excellent for the price.
By the way:
I paid 2X more for my Buck Mayo TNT, and the blade isn't centered when the knife is closed. If I was looking for a framelock, the Benchmade 635 Mini Skirmish would get my vote. Chris Reeve's Sebenza is a well designed knife, but there are 2 problems: 1. The S30V blade is not heat treated optimally, it is too soft (should be HRC 60, rather than 57-58) and 2. I feel that it's overpriced. The Benchmade Mini Skirmish's blade has a better heat treat and is about $200 less.
An axis lock: the Benchmade Ritter RSK 1.
Fit and finish are excellent for the price.
By the way:
I paid 2X more for my Buck Mayo TNT, and the blade isn't centered when the knife is closed. If I was looking for a framelock, the Benchmade 635 Mini Skirmish would get my vote. Chris Reeve's Sebenza is a well designed knife, but there are 2 problems: 1. The S30V blade is not heat treated optimally, it is too soft (should be HRC 60, rather than 57-58) and 2. I feel that it's overpriced. The Benchmade Mini Skirmish's blade has a better heat treat and is about $200 less.
An axis lock: the Benchmade Ritter RSK 1.