Solid General Purpose Folder

[SoonerBorn]

Pretty much a novice when it comes to knives so I could certainly use some suggestions. I'm looking for a reasonably priced, low maintenance, beefy folder for the emergency bag/BOB. Don't really have any brand loyalty. I carry a benchmade mini-grip tanto that I really like and have a Bush Monkey fixed on another bag, but I don't really care what brand this one is. Like I said, I'm pretty ignorant on the subject. My budget is $200 before tax but am always looking for a bargain. Thanks in advance, everyone!


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[Spec ops Grunt]

Spyderco Manix Xl?

 

[ez bake]

If it's for a BOB, is there a reason you're going with a Folder and not a fixed-blade?

That being said, do you have large hands? Are you right or left-handed? Do you prefer a specific blade-profile (long and skinny, long and tall, Re-curve, sheeps-foot, Wharncliffe, drop-point, etc.)? You got any weight or length preferences? Assisted/Auto?

 

[SoonerBorn]

Folder for putting in a pocket or pouch. Right-handed. No specific blade type. No profile preferences. I like assisted, don't care for auto.


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[ez bake]

Depending on size (and if you like flippers, Spydie Holes, Thumb-disks, or thumb-studs), there are still about a million options.

Here are a few really good ones:

Benchmade full-size Barrage
Benchmade 890 Torrent
Benchmade Volli
Benchmade 940 or 943

ZT 0560 / 0561
ZT 0801
ZT 0566
ZT 0770

Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Spyderco Manix 2
Spyderco Gayle Bradley
Spyderco Sage 1, 2, or 3

Cold Steel American Lawman
Cold Steel Voyager (medium)
Cold Steel Recon 1

 

[SoonerBorn]

Thanks, EB. I really appreciate you taking the time and appreciate your patience. I'll take a look at your suggestions. Thanks as well, Spec Ops.

 

[SoonerBorn]

What do you guys think about the ZT 0350SW? I'm diggin it.

 

[ez bake]

What do you guys think about the ZT 0350SW? I'm diggin it.

0350 is a good knife, but it's got an almost obtuse tip, and a re-curve blade-profile (two things that I'm not so keen on personally). It is definitely a solid performing folder though and built like a tank like most ZTs.

 

[randallss7]

I love these forums it opens my eyes to how old school I am I guess, I was thinking what is wrong with a Buck 110, Schrade 70t Oldtimer, Gerber, Puma, Boker Cronidur Classic, the old tried and true work horses. And the Puma and Boker are awesome looking knives to boot.

 

[SoonerBorn]

Thanks, Randall! I'll have a look!


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