Best "hard use" folder under $150

[prowland]

I was wondering what you guys would pick for a folder that could be abused and take the beating like a champ.

Something that could go in a bug out bag and last the longest without much TLC.

This will not try and take the place of a good fixed blade but be used in addition too.

Also for pure enjoyment... I would also like a suggestion if money were no option on the folder.

 

[Oliver]

Benchmade Grip *new
Or many many other "used" knives for under $150 that would do a fantastic job.

 

[OneBadV8]

For under $150? Talk to Brad, Spyderco makes a lot that will fit that.


No limit on money? Strider or a Grayman

 

[kawtech87]

My EDC utility folder is a Benchmade Griptilian.

This is the vid that sold me on it.
[ame]http://youtu.be/pKol-A0fX7E[/ame]

 

[Bradsknives]

Benchmade 275 Adamas

275 Adamas® Folder Product Detail

 

[Indiana Ed]

You can pick up a good emerson for that on this site.

 

[Bradsknives]

You can pick up a good emerson for that on this site.

The Benchmade link I posted shows MSRP, not my price, which is considerably less....I highly doubt you can buy a good condition Emerson for what I sell the Benchmade Adamas for. I have no reason to take sides with either Benchmade or Emerson as I'm a direct dealer with both companies, but IMO the Benchmade Adamas is a better knife for less money than most of the Emerson models. Emerson is still stuck using 154cm which IMO is an out dated steel compared to a lot of the current steels being used. The Benchmade Adamas uses D2 steel.

 

[AD Marc]

My personal opinion is that spyderco makes the best knives at their price point and even double their price point. My buddy took an endura through 5 months in the alaskan wilderness as guide...imagine what a manix would do (still at half your budget).

 

[NathanJefferson]

My personal opinion is that spyderco makes the best knives at their price point and even double their price point. My buddy took an endura through 5 months in the alaskan wilderness as guide...imagine what a manix would do (still at half your budget).

Most Spyderco's are a GREAT value for your money, though some of their knives aren't so nice(some lines made in China, look for the US/Japan made). A Spyderco Endura or Delica with the Emerson Wave would be my first choice. Benchmade griptilian or mini-grip would be my second choice.

Are there better knives out there? Yes. Do you really need one? No. (But they ARE fun/nice)

 

[Pale Rider]

My personal opinion is that spyderco makes the best knives at their price point and even double their price point. My buddy took an endura through 5 months in the alaskan wilderness as guide...imagine what a manix would do (still at half your budget).

I'm a huge spyderco fan. I absolutely loved my PPT and carry a delica every day. Amazon has the PPT for $148.00 I think it'd be hard to find a better hard use daily carry knife than that in your range...

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Perrin-Black-PlainEdge-Knife/dp/B003P593AU]Amazon.com: Spyderco Perrin PPT Black G-10 PlainEdge Knife: Sports & Outdoors[/ame]

 

[cubby]

The Benchmade link I posted shows MSRP, not my price, which is considerably less....I highly doubt you can buy a good condition Emerson for what I sell the Benchmade Adamas for. I have no reason to take sides with either Benchmade or Emerson as I'm a direct dealer with both companies, but IMO the Benchmade Adamas is a better knife for less money than most of the Emerson models. Emerson is still stuck using 154cm which IMO is an out dated steel compared to a lot of the current steels being used. The Benchmade Adamas uses D2 steel.

i agree with Brad, for the most part. i favor 154cm over d2 though (unless we are talking Bob Dozier D2 knives!), and still feel it represents a value. the problem is: alot of production companies price the 154cm blade steels the same as superior steels, in the same model. like s30v, CPM 154, Elmax, and the Bohler steels. there should be a good cost savings when comparing the 154cm to new premium steels.

the benchmade adamas looks like a great knife. and the griptilian is an all time best buy.

 

[prowland]

So cubby what about that Cassel folder??? Got any that need a good home?

 

[irishfan]

I picked up a 275 Adamas from Brad today. It is a hulk of a knife but I love the size and weight the more I handle it.

 

[cubby]

So cubby what about that Cassel folder??? Got any that need a good home?

I hope to finish them all this summer. But they have been so long coming I don't know! Lol!

With the completion of the new grinder, and addition of some new tooling, it gets closer and closer. There is even a new folder design or two in frame lock that may appear by years end. And THOSE will be hard use. The current folders take a beating, but are liner lock. Not that a liner lock is bad, but a frame lock with a thicker blade will be more inline with abuse folder material.

 

[prowland]

Looking forward to the Cassel blades!

I ended up picking up a Zero Tolerance 0550 from bradsknives! Thanks for the meet and showing me some sweet blades.

I really like that Adamas but the scales seemed slick to me.

Pics to follow!

 

[prowland]

Quick review:

PROS:
Lockup is strong
Blade is sharp
Grip is agressive

CONS:
Not the easiest one handed opening

OVERALL:
Really like the materials, appearance, and feel of this knife... Highly recommend!