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Posted: 9/12/2020 12:53:47 AM EDT
I’ve been known to loose and break stuff so I don’t want anything extremely expensive. My requirements:
US made Less then $80 Bright color preferred like orange or yellow Pocket friendly with about a 3’ blade I started looking and this looks good but I’d like more traction on the grip.  Attached FileWhat would you guys recommend? |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 12:56:26 AM EDT
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Benchmade
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:05:39 AM EDT
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I joined just to recommend you a House of Blades Kershaw Dividend in blue or red, S35VN steel.
I have one. Hits all your criteria and a great one overall. Aloha, PPG, PhD |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:09:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I joined just to recommend you a House of Blades Kershaw Dividend in blue or red, S35VN steel. I have one. Hits all your criteria and a great one overall. Aloha, PPG, PhD Did AlohaMark get a new account? 
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:13:08 AM EDT
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Spyderco Para or Para 2.
Zero Tolernace |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:13:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Benchmade Hahahhahahahhaha. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:13:59 AM EDT
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Not a bad choice OP.
I've carried a Leek for 4 years. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:16:29 AM EDT
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Leatherman skeletool. Seariously. Regular size leathermans are to big for EDC, but not this tool. It’s still on the large size but having a set of small pliers available is amazing. I would absolutely buy another one if I lost this one.
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:17:04 AM EDT
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I carried the leek. Did not like the slick grips or the safety that would break. Also had the liner lock fail on me.
I went to the Kershaw blur. Its slightly bigger, has a textured grip, and the liner lock is more robust. I carry a Kershaw auto now. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:21:35 AM EDT
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No, but I have lurked here for like ten years.
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:24:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No, but I have lurked here for like ten years. Welcome back! |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:30:25 AM EDT
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What did I miss?
Aloha, Peter Pangender Not Mark |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:30:27 AM EDT
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Quoted: I’ve been known to loose and break stuff so I don’t want anything extremely expensive. My requirements: US made Less then $80 Bright color preferred like orange or yellow Pocket friendly with about a 3’ blade I started looking and this looks good but I’d like more traction on the grip. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/392276/1D401C4B-D474-4402-ACF6-68680BFF911B_jpe-1588298.JPG What would you guys recommend? How is a three foot blade pocket friendly? 
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:33:42 AM EDT
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Custom Pants are the new Forest Axe in hipster circles.
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:38:20 AM EDT
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A Spyderco Delica.
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:41:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Benchmade FPDNNI 
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:42:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What did I miss? Aloha, Peter Pangender Not Mark Ok, not Mark. Do tell us about your PhD though. We have all night... |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:43:41 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:58:19 AM EDT
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spyderco paramilitary 3. classicfirearms had the frn (my preference) on sale for 80.
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Posted: 9/12/2020 1:58:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:03:54 AM EDT
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I have a Kershaw Leek. Definitely recommend it. I tend to carry it when I'm going ultra low-profile as opposed to carrying my heavier, more serious Emerson folders. Damn sturdy little knife though. One of my pocket clip screws stripped though, so be careful.
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:06:15 AM EDT
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This has been my absolute go-to for years.
This fucker flys open every push of the button! I have a few other sweet auto-open pieces, but this one is my go-to.   Attached File |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:07:03 AM EDT
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US made under $80 I'd say look through the options at kershawguy.com and choose what looks good to you. I carried a leek for a few years, it's a good light user knife. Be careful with the tip, it gets quite thin which is both a blessing and a curse. I tried a blur but hated the studs (pointy) and the recurve. The bareknuckle is pretty nice; the dividend seems popular too. Some you can get in upgraded steel, though there's nothing wrong with 14C28N, it's a nice clean steel that gets very sharp easily.
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:07:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a Kershaw Leek. Definitely recommend it. I tend to carry it when I'm going ultra low-profile as opposed to carrying my heavier, more serious Emerson folders. Damn sturdy little knife though. One of my pocket clip screws stripped though, so be careful. I used to carry leaks, carried the same one for about 8 years or so. I think I have 5 of them around somewhere. Switched over to a Spyderco Delica 4 Emerson and highly recommend it. The delicas are made in japan and are slim light and high quality. The Delicas are much stronger and sturdier than any leek I paid around 70-80 for it iirc, actually have 2 identical ones in some sort of dark blue FRN. At first I thought the fiberglass re-enforced nylon was cheap but it's extremely durable and light weight. I like it better than the g10 and carbon scales, although my favorite is micarta https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=227 |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:07:14 AM EDT
[#24]
There's not much that fits your requirements OP other than US made Kershaws.
The Link, Knockout, Bareknuckle are all decent. The Launch Autos are good as well. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:09:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice but it’s made in Japan. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/392276/B53EC752-703C-4565-A2B5-B0DB850550C1_jpe-1588349.JPG Japan make good knife steel for you. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:13:16 AM EDT
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Make sure you all understand what you’re buying.
There is a difference between what I linked as “auto open” and then the Leeks...as “assisted”. The Leek is “flipped” or opened (traditional knife) completely different than what I love........ Which is basically a push-button switchblade. The Gerber I linked to. Has anyone here actually flipped the “switch” on the Gerber I linked? Because all of the comparable knives, don’t compare. Just sayin. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:15:02 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:25:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryAgain, COMPLETELY different class knife than the Gerber I linked. This, IMO, is a very cheap alternative. Which is great for most. I’m not judging. But..... at the push of a button and $80 more you have complete satisfaction. https://www.bladehq.com/item--Gerber-Propel-Downrange-AO-Knife--15580 |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:28:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Again, COMPLETELY different class knife than the Gerber I linked. This, IMO, is a very cheap alternative. Which is great for most. I’m not judging. But..... at the push of a button and $80 more you have complete satisfaction. https://www.bladehq.com/item--Gerber-Propel-Downrange-AO-Knife--15580 Quote HistoryQuoted: Again, COMPLETELY different class knife than the Gerber I linked. This, IMO, is a very cheap alternative. Which is great for most. I’m not judging. But..... at the push of a button and $80 more you have complete satisfaction. https://www.bladehq.com/item--Gerber-Propel-Downrange-AO-Knife--15580 Didn't realize you're the OP. How silly of me to respond to BlackdogGS's criteria and not yours. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:29:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Make sure you all understand what you’re buying. There is a difference between what I linked as “auto open” and then the Leeks...as “assisted”. The Leek is “flipped” or opened (traditional knife) completely different than what I love........ Which is basically a push-button switchblade. The Gerber I linked to. Has anyone here actually flipped the “switch” on the Gerber I linked? Because all of the comparable knives, don’t compare. Just sayin. It's also nearly double what OP wants to spend. OP - kershaw makes some great autos, too, if that's what you want, called the "launch" series. I carried one of those for a few years after the leek I had. Pushbutton action, very authoritative snap, good steel (CPM-154), and right at your target price. ETA: well they used to be right at your target price. Looks like $85-$100 now. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:37:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Didn't realize you're the OP. How silly of me to respond to BlackdogGS's criteria and not yours. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Again, COMPLETELY different class knife than the Gerber I linked. This, IMO, is a very cheap alternative. Which is great for most. I’m not judging. But..... at the push of a button and $80 more you have complete satisfaction. https://www.bladehq.com/item--Gerber-Propel-Downrange-AO-Knife--15580 Didn't realize you're the OP. How silly of me to respond to BlackdogGS's criteria and not yours. I'm getting a kick out of him trying to flex on everyone with his $140 Gerber. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:39:10 AM EDT
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 https://www.crkt.com/m16-10ksf-tanto-black-with-triple-point-serrations-stainless-steel-handle.html I've carried one for a very long time and abused the daylights out of it. Besides basic knife stuff, I will tell you: you might wanna put threadlocker on the screws that hold the handle together. The factory seems to ship these knives with the screws not quite tight enough (but don't snap them off, or you'll be in a WORLD of regret). Once I got used to having the double guards above and below making it almost impossible to get your fingers up onto the blade during heavy use ... well, when I have to use blades without the guards, it's disconcerting. People will tell you can't close these one handed. They're wrong. I close mine one-handed almost every time I use it. The auto locker is great. It is, however, made for righties, so you probably can't close it one-handed with your left hand (lever is not on the correct side for lefties). EDIT: I see no reason why you couldn't easily paint it any color you wanted. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 2:40:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/12/2020 3:18:59 AM EDT
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I only carry a Spyderco Endura Wave. It's made in Japan so that's out for you.
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Posted: 9/12/2020 3:22:02 AM EDT
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I like the Benchmade griptilian.
Since Benchmade now sucks, I'd just buy a used one on ebay that way they won't get any money. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 3:27:58 AM EDT
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I have a Spyderco Pacific Salt.
Bright yellow handle. More slashy than stabby. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 3:31:29 AM EDT
[#37]
Sog Vulcan
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Posted: 9/12/2020 3:32:56 AM EDT
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Kershaw Cinder for your keychain
Kershaw Blur |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 7:37:22 AM EDT
[#39]
Sooo I guess the Medford Praetorian Ti isn't an option then?
I love my ZT 0566 and ZT and Kershaw in general. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:19:25 AM EDT
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Gerber Fastball, shark belly, Ez-out
Spyderco Para 3 LW Kershaw LEEK,Blur Buck Vantage series or slim 110/112 Case makes many patterns that fall in your criteria. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:23:48 AM EDT
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save up a bit more cash and get you a spyderco PM2.
$120 on amazon when the price dips. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:26:15 AM EDT
[#42]
ZT0452
A bit more $ than you wanted, but it outclasses every other folder I've ever had in every way. It's one of the knives I will replace if I ever lost it. Along with my ffg endura. Those 2 knives go everywhere with me. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:28:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice but it's made in Japan. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/392276/B53EC752-703C-4565-A2B5-B0DB850550C1_jpe-1588349.JPG They are an ally, they hate China, and they are one of the nations I believe has some of the longest fine blade making history in the world. For your $, the spyderco endura/delica options are best. Try really really hard to get a ffg version. There's no options in that $ range that even come close. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:34:49 AM EDT
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CRKT used to make a line of roller locks. I still have one, open and close easy one hand without assist. Wish they still made them.
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:38:19 AM EDT
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https://kershawguy.com/
Blem kershaw is the way. I beat the shit out of mine cutting everything and they’re rock solid. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:39:31 AM EDT
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Benchmade Bugout
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:46:50 AM EDT
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Minus the bright color requirement
I like the Kershaw launch series of auto’s for a budget daily utility knife. 99% of the time I grab the launch one. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:49:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A Spyderco Delica. Good knife but japan isn’t in the US |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:55:45 AM EDT
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Not loud colors but I carry a bear ops rancor 2. S30v steel, made in Alabama, and the g10 grips make it lightweight. The silver grips are stainless steel, so a little heavier. $47-55
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:55:54 AM EDT
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A good choice but I'd get the one with better steel.
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