Decent Folder Knife for $100 plus or minus?

[FortTom]

Can I buy a decent drop point non-serrated folder for around the $100 mark, give or take? I understand you get what you pay for, and I'm not too tight to buy a knife for 2 or 3X that amount, I just have a long history of losing or breaking expensive knifes.[crazy] Go figure. Anyway does anyone have a suggestion? In the field I always carry a Leatherman multi-tool. How ever I rarely go hunting, hiking or camping much anymore, and feel I would be better served with the folder for EDC.

Thanks,

FT?

[SINNER]

Benchmade Griptillian or Bugout. A few buck over 100 if you shop.

[UWone77]

Benchmade Griptillian or Bugout. A few buck over 100 if you shop.

This is a pretty good suggestion.

I personally carry a Zero Tolerance blade... got it for just over $100 ish at the time. Like SINNER said, you can save some $ if you shop around.

[FortTom]

Thanks to both of you. Ended up buying the Griptilon 551 for $106.00 from Amazon with free shipping, with the non-serrated drop point blade. It has all the features of what I had in mind. In fact it s very much what I imagined that I had wanted. Actually it was mostly a virtual coin toss between the Benchmade and the Zero Tolerence, the spec's were so similar [:D]

I've owned a couple of Benchmade fixed blades and they were great for the price, so that was kind of the "tipping point" for my choice.

Thanks again,

FT[:D]

[cjd3]

I’ve been using the SOG Flash II for years and have been very happy with it. You can get them on Amazon for $50 now.

[FortTom]

I’ve been using the SOG Flash II for years and have been very happy with it. You can get them on Amazon for $50 now.
Thanks for the reply cj.
FT[:D]

[mustangfreek]

Lost my last ZT.

Have been everyday carrying a benchmade mini barrage 585-2 with g10

It’s been a killer little knife.

I’m sure you’ll like the griptilian, it’s a popular knife for a reason.

[BoilerUp]

A little late to the thread, but I'll go ahead and mention the Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight

[Joelski]

Not a fan of the grip. I'd rather have a used Presidio for two reasons; First, the Presidio is a far better knife, IMO and used makes it more affordable, but Second; Benchmade is dead to me after the cutting up firearms douchedown. I can find better from companies that support the second amendment.

Zero Tolerance. Might have to buy used to get in that hundy category, but you'll like it way better than standard Kershaw, which ain't so bad.

Gerber 06 Auto. Its a standard issue knife in the army and is made in the USA. None of that cheap ass clam shell nonsense. And they sell a version without serrations, which the military is oddly fond of for some reason. If you need serrations, you need a honing stone worse!

[FortTom]

Not a fan of the grip. I'd rather have a used Presidio for two reasons; First, the Presidio is a far better knife, IMO and used makes it more affordable, but Second; Benchmade is dead to me after the cutting up firearms douchedown. I can find better from companies that support the second amendment.



Joelski, let's see Benchmade's version. I'd hate to cut profit and jobs on faulty or misguided information. https://www.recoilweb.com/benchmade-anti-gun-we-ask-them-to-explain-147462.html

FT[:D]

[FortTom]

Lost my last ZT.



Probably hiding under that big pile of knives I've lost over a lifetime.[:D]

[Joelski]

How do you lose a knife? It has one of two homes, either clipped to your pocket, or in its sheath, fastened to you, or your pack. I lock my damn keys in my truck, but my knife is always clipped in,900r safe and sound.

Seriously, track down one of those Buck Vantage knives. The come in Select, Avid and Force Pro modelts and prices run $30, $50 and $90 respectively, adding things like better steel and G10 as you move up. Great little knife and you don't the have soul pain from losing ZT money somewhere.

[FortTom]

How do you lose a knife? It has one of two homes, either clipped to your pocket, or in its sheath, fastened to you, or your pack. I lock my damn keys in my truck, but my knife is always clipped in,900r safe and sound.
ngs like better steel and G10 as you move up. Great little knife and you don't the have soul pain from losing ZT money somewhere.

Ha..ha..ha..Hell Joelski, if I could answer that question, maybe, just maybe, I'd quit losing and breaking them.[:D]

[UWone77]

Just get a Medford knife.... so you keep tabs on it and not lose it. [:D]

[Stone]

" Ended up buying the Griptilon 551" We are gonna need to see some pics...[pop]

[FortTom]

Just get a Medford knife.... so you keep tabs on it and not lose it. [:D]
Yeah. They have a special deal at Optics Planet. Only $2,299 for a folder. Hell, I think I'll pick up a dozen or two.[:D]

[SINNER]

I’ve handled a few. $700 folders that have nothing to justify its cost. Other than intentional weakening of the blade for aesthetics that is. Then again I’d guess 90% will never see use.

[UWone77]

I’ve handled a few. $700 folders that have nothing to justify its cost. Other than intentional weakening of the blade for aesthetics that is. Then again I’d guess 90% will never see use.

I've handled a few, they're well made, but I agree, most would not see any use, and I personally would have a tough time beating the shit out of a $700 knife.

[fledge]

I lost my hinderer because the clip easily snagged on things. I had a close call with it once when it snagged on a large garbage bag I was lifting. Lost it for a few hours. Went back to the dumpster, which hasn’t been dumped yet, and there it was hanging from the side of the bag. The next time it snagged, I was on a road trip. Then it was lost for good. There was no way I’d pony up to replace it.

I am really enjoying my current giant mouse biblio. It’s about $175. Clip doesn’t snag or scratch on things when I brush against them. Handy blade design. If I lose it, I’ll be disappointed, but will still buy it another.

[Joelski]

You had to have a bent clip to lose it. Of all the knives I have and have had, the Hinderers aren't any worse or better. They mostly use the same bend. Might consider a belt pouch, or pocket carry.

[fledge]

This was pocket carry. The clip wasn’t bent or loose but the end curve more protruded and sharp than my current giant mouse. Just my experience.

[Joelski]

Pocket carry as in in the pocket, not clipped to it. Old school pocket knife carry style.