#111026 - 11/01/07 04:15 PM
Recomend a Folding Knife
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Until now my EDC folder has been a Benchmade mini Ambush. I've decided, because a recent bout of stupidity on the part of another broke the blade, and i've been wanting something with a bigger blade anyway, to start looking around for a new EDC folder.
requirements: locking blade one-hand opening liner lock or frame lock under $50 USD preferably
So, what do you recommend?
Edited by Erik_B (11/01/07 04:16 PM)
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#111035 - 11/01/07 05:05 PM
Re: Recomend a Folding Knife
[Re: Erik_B]
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Journeyman
Registered: 08/17/06
Posts: 91
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Spyderco Native. S30V blade steel, slightly longer blade than the mini Ambush, $40 at WalMart. Great knife. I own a couple. It's a lockback, though, not a frame or liner lock. Still, it's rock solid.
Kevin B.
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#111057 - 11/01/07 06:48 PM
Re: Recomend a Folding Knife
[Re: KevinB]
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"Be Prepared"
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Loc: NE Wisconsin
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In all honesty, I recommend you save up another $57 (plus shipping) to buy a mini-RSK Mk1 "Rittergrip".
You'll save a considerable amount of money over the long run because you won't have to buy another folder.
They are really REALLY fantastic knives.
Ken K.
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#111061 - 11/01/07 07:02 PM
Re: Recomend a Folding Knife
[Re: KenK]
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I'd have to agree with Ken.
Its my only folder that I have as a primary EDC. All the others I have owned I have considered merely backups due to past problems of chipping, breaking, rusting or simply lacking faith in.
Buy one knife and use it for daily 20 years and you will definitely get your money's worth.
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#111071 - 11/01/07 07:33 PM
Re: Recomend a Folding Knife
[Re: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor]
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I paid 60 for my Kershaw Cyclone and so far it's been an outstanding EDC knife.
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#111098 - 11/01/07 11:11 PM
Re: Recomend a Folding Knife
[Re: JustinC]
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Registered: 11/27/06
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Loc: Alamogordo, NM
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THe Spyderco Caly is a nice knife, but MUCH more than your budget. I'm with the others, save some more and get a Ritter Grip Mk1. OR..... for $13 over your budget, you can get a BM Griptilian, with the AXIS lock.
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#111104 - 11/02/07 12:33 AM
Re: Recomend a Folding Knife
[Re: Erik_B]
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Stranger
Registered: 08/16/07
Posts: 8
Loc: Colorado
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CRKT M-18 on sale at REI for $39.93. I bought the non-serrated version a few years back and really like it, esp for the price. CRKT M-18 at REI
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#111116 - 11/02/07 01:33 AM
Re: Recomend a Folding Knife
[Re: RogerC]
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Registered: 01/28/07
Posts: 138
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Personally, I'd go for a Victorinox One-Handed Trekker, or one of the Wenger Ranger models. A little bit bulky, but over time you'll never notice the extra tools are there until you need them. I know it's a little bit of a one-ended argument here from me but I've been carrying a SAK as well as a CKRT M16 model for quite some time. Both have yet to fail me, and I think they won't, not for a long while anyway.
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