Please recommend me a folder.

[Benner]

At some point in the near future, I am hoping to get a new one handed folder.  I could do with some recommendations though.

What I am after is the following;

A 3"-4" blade,
Clip or drop point,
Plain edge,
Thumb stud opening,
Locking (preferably not a liner lock),
and at a price of under £100 (approx $200) including shipping.

I am looking for something which is incredibly strong and over engineered.  I don't want to be worrying about using it.

Anyone have any recommendations?

[kwakster]

Ofcourse there are many choices, but i can help you with this model, a like new SOG Sogwinder from the nineties.
A blade thick like a tire iron, yet with a very nice point, and a mid-backlock that locks up like a bankvault.
The entire grip is made from stainless steel and has Kraton inlays.

Make me an offer i can't refuse 

[Benner]

Now that's pretty! 

[Dunc]

How about a Seben....   Oh never mind 

I bet you wish I never found this thread 

Sell that kidney Ben 

Dunc

[Benner]

How about a Seben....   Oh never mind 

I bet you wish I never found this thread 

Sell that kidney Ben 

Dunc

I was waiting for you to chime in with your corrupt Sebenza ways  .  Although beautiful, they are way out of my reach I'm afraid. 

[Dunc]

How about a Seben....   Oh never mind 

I bet you wish I never found this thread 

Sell that kidney Ben 

Dunc

I was waiting for you to chime in with your corrupt Sebenza ways  .  Although beautiful, they are way out of my reach I'm afraid. 

Ben , I've got it  A folding Buck Alpha , its a huge lump of a folder

I used to have one ,and loved it

Rubber grip with 420HC blade

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-Buck-ALPHA-HUNTER-folding-knife-Rubber-NEW_W0QQitemZ330262150688QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330262150688&_trkparms=72%3A1121%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Rosewood with 154CM blade  ( the one I had )

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-Buck-ALPHA-HUNTER-folding-knife-Rosewood-NEW_W0QQitemZ330263438445QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330263438445&_trkparms=72%3A1121%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Its a real fist full

Dunc

[crls1]

The American Lawman from Cold Steel could be a good choice:

http://www.heinnie.com/Xn98fe633128/Knives/Cold-Steel/Cold-Steel-American-Lawman/p-92-127-2876/

Another candidate could be the Kershaw Cyclone (i know, you said no liner locks, but it has a very good price  ):

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS1630

Carlos

[Dunc]

Oh sugar , better forget the Alpha as its liner lock 

Dunc

[Benner]

Ben , I've got it  A folding Buck Alpha , its a huge lump of a folder

I used to have one ,and loved it

Rubber grip with 420HC blade

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-Buck-ALPHA-HUNTER-folding-knife-Rubber-NEW_W0QQitemZ330262150688QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330262150688&_trkparms=72%3A1121%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Rosewood with 154CM blade  ( the one I had )

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-Buck-ALPHA-HUNTER-folding-knife-Rosewood-NEW_W0QQitemZ330263438445QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330263438445&_trkparms=72%3A1121%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Its a real fist full

Dunc

Thanks, I'll look into those.

[Benner]

Oh sugar , better forget the Alpha as its liner lock 

Dunc

Perhaps I won't then. 

[Tarrodemierda]

how about

ER rao 185
blackhawk hornet II

CS rajah II


ER PITBULL

[GMArthur]

One of the best tough and over engineered knives I've used is the Benchmade 520 Presidio.

3.4" blade of 154CM
8.5" overall length
Axis Lock
Very useful drop point blade shape
http://benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=520

 I've been very pleased with mine and it's never let me down. You can find then on eBay for under $100 USD if you keep a look out.
Here is a pic of my "VERY" well used 520...


 If you're not dead set on a thumbstud also take a look at a Spyderco Paramilitary. Also a great rock solid knife. Very nice large, hand filling handle but not a huge blade. S30V steel. Great compression lock. It's priced right around $100 USD if you shop around as well. Quick pic of my Para...


Having said all that dunc is right...... get a Seben.... Ohh never mind  

[Benner]

The American Lawman from Cold Steel could be a good choice:

http://www.heinnie.com/Xn98fe633128/Knives/Cold-Steel/Cold-Steel-American-Lawman/p-92-127-2876/

Another candidate could be the Kershaw Cyclone (i know, you said no liner locks, but it has a very good price  ):

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS1630

Carlos

The Lawman is actually one on my list.  So is the AK-47.

Have you handled a Lawman?  Are they as tough as they claim?

[Benner]

how about
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ER rao 185
blackhawk hornet II
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CS rajah II
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ER PITBULL

As you know, I am keen on the ER BF2TD, but the others are very pricey.

[Benner]

One of the best tough and over engineered knives I've used is the Benchmade 520 Presidio.

3.4" blade of 154CM
8.5" overall length
Axis Lock
Very useful drop point blade shape
http://benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=520

 I've been very pleased with mine and it's never let me down. You can find then on eBay for under $100 USD if you keep a look out.
Here is a pic of my "VERY" well used 520...
(Image removed from quote.)

 If you're not dead set on a thumbstud also take a look at a Spyderco Paramilitary. Also a great rock solid knife. Very nice large, hand filling handle but not a huge blade. S30V steel. Great compression lock. It's priced right around $100 USD if you shop around as well. Quick pic of my Para...
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Having said all that dunc is right...... get a Seben.... Ohh never mind  

Now that Benchmade is the kinda knife I am looking for. 

[Tarrodemierda]

spyderco para military

[Benner]

Wow, that Benchmade is £145 over here ($290 ish).  

[Benner]

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spyderco para military

Really want a thumb stud though really.

[Tarrodemierda]

sorry

u can screw abolt thru the thumbhole man

[crls1]

The American Lawman from Cold Steel could be a good choice:

http://www.heinnie.com/Xn98fe633128/Knives/Cold-Steel/Cold-Steel-American-Lawman/p-92-127-2876/

Another candidate could be the Kershaw Cyclone (i know, you said no liner locks, but it has a very good price  ):

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KS1630

Carlos

The Lawman is actually one on my list.  So is the AK-47.

Have you handled a Lawman?  Are they as tough as they claim?

No, i haven't, but i've handled an AK47, and all i can say is that is built like a tank. I think you won't be disappointed whith any of them.

[Benner]

sorry

u can screw abolt thru the thumbhole man

 

[Dunc]

Ben have a good look at what Benchmade have to offer . I've never had one but I've heard good things about them . Theres a Benchmade thread over at BB

Dunc

[Benner]

Ben have a good look at what Benchmade have to offer . I've never had one but I've heard good things about them . Theres a Benchmade thread over at BB

Dunc

Thanks I'll go check it out.

[GMArthur]

Wow, that Benchmade is £145 over here ($290 ish).  

 That is WAY too much. Try eBay or New Graham. New Graham should be able to hook you up.

[Benner]

Wow, that Benchmade is £145 over here ($290 ish).  

 That is WAY too much. Try eBay or New Graham. New Graham should be able to hook you up.

Will have to be ebay. New Graham only accepts Western Union from new international customers.

[Sea Monster]

A blade thick like a tire iron, yet with a very nice point, and a mid-backlock that locks up like a bankvault.

I think you win the 5.30 am award for exaggeration.


I recommend you get a CRKT M16.

I've never used one, but they sure look nifty.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Are you still against spyderco's

[Benner]

Are you still against spyderco's

Not against them, but I like thumb studs.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

So a Manix wouldn't temp you then
http://www.heinnie.com/Xn98fe633128/Knives/Spyderco/Spyderco-Manix/p-92-191-1680/

[Tarrodemierda]

Are you still against spyderco's

Not against them, but I like thumb studs.

Well here u go,now u can buy any knife