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Posted: 6/9/2017 11:37:46 PM EDT
Good friend is turning 50, I've known him since highschool. He has always talked about getting a nice folder but never bought himself one. I want something practical that he can actually use so no customs, a knife he can beat up on without guilt it cost too much. I'm looking under $200.
I've got 2 in mind... Spyderco Paramilitary 2 
Or a Benchmade Contego 
The Benchmade is almost $200, the Spyderco is about $125. The Spyderco is also smaller and lighter, I don't want to get him a knife that is big and bulky and ends up in a drawer. Both of those are also USA made, thats preferred. I'd like some more options if you have ideas. |
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Posted: 6/9/2017 11:41:07 PM EDT
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That Benchmade looks really nice. I propose a Kershaw ZT 0350 as another option
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Posted: 6/10/2017 12:02:17 AM EDT
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It's a bit heavy for an edc, but those times you're off the beaten path it's hard to beat, buck folder 110.
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Posted: 6/10/2017 5:02:01 AM EDT
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Benchmade 810 non serrated in cpm m4. Best folder I own.
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Posted: 6/10/2017 5:06:48 AM EDT
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I will add that I have 781 and several Gerber's kerahaws zts etc. bang for the buck best choice. Need to take care of steel cause m4; but keep it wet or patina on it best knife will last forever. The jimping all over is a nice feature.
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Posted: 6/10/2017 5:44:43 AM EDT
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Spyderco
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Posted: 6/10/2017 5:49:15 AM EDT
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Out of those 2, the spyderco. I would personally get an Emerson CQC7 though. US made, super sharp, tough and durable as well.
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Posted: 6/10/2017 6:03:50 AM EDT
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I own both and would go with the Spyderco. The Contego handle is very uncomfortable in actual use. It looks cool, has great steel, but it is a huge ergonomic fail.
The PM2 is hard to beat. |
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Posted: 6/10/2017 10:48:48 AM EDT
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If you gave me the Spiderco or the Benchmade I would not be carrying for a use every day blade. Just me. I'd make sure I had it on me when I knew you'd be around but I'm not beating it up. I say get him the Spiderco and a $50 Kershaw or Buck to beat on.
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Posted: 6/11/2017 7:55:25 PM EDT
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I love spyderco, but look at a ZT 0566 as well.
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Posted: 6/14/2017 7:09:48 AM EDT
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Skd blasted an email to a nice one...
Too lazy to pull from phone. |
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Posted: 6/14/2017 7:14:11 AM EDT
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Can't go wrong with a Benchmade Griptilian or a mini Griptilian.
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Posted: 6/14/2017 7:16:33 AM EDT
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I unofficially endorse benchmade 810 in cpm m4 non serrated. Backspacer is a pos but other than that , best folder.
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Posted: 6/14/2017 7:18:08 AM EDT
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I have to stop drunk posting...
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Posted: 6/14/2017 9:50:32 AM EDT
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Another vote for Spyderco.
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Posted: 6/15/2017 2:53:12 PM EDT
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I'll tell everyone who ever asks about knives, I feel like everyone should have at least one Paramilitary 2. It's the most well rounded ergonomically and functional knife in it's price range and out classes a lot of knives well above it's price range.
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Posted: 6/17/2017 10:36:34 PM EDT
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I recently received a Benchmade Auto Stryker as a gift for helping a buddy.
I'm not a knife collector by any means, but I appreciate quality and I absolutely love it. I can tell he put a lot if thought behind it and got me something I would have never purchased myself due to the price. I will say that's it's expensive (by my standards) so I was a bit hesitant to start carrying it, but it's now a part of my EDC. |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 5:09:11 AM EDT
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Iv'e got size L hands and love my 810, however it is a big knife. Granted the other two I can compare to it is a Zt 0350 and BM AFO. Love how grippy the handles are.
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Posted: 6/18/2017 10:48:30 PM EDT
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Of those two listed, the PM2 hands down. That said look at the Benchmade 940 or 940-1501, whole lotta knife in a super light weight package.
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Posted: 6/19/2017 8:41:35 AM EDT
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There's a lot of good options out there in the $100-200 price range. Can't go wrong with anything from ZT, Benchmade, or Spyderco really. I'm partial to ZT myself.
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Posted: 7/28/2017 6:47:44 PM EDT
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My EDC is a Benchmade Adamas manual folder, so it's hard for me to recommend anything smaller/lighter.
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Posted: 7/28/2017 10:44:16 PM EDT
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Spyderco Chaparral
gentlemens folder |
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Posted: 7/29/2017 12:19:29 PM EDT
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Forgot I had already replied!
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Posted: 7/29/2017 7:57:48 PM EDT
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I didn't like the pm2. Just seamed to fragile. I like the contego u posted. I like all benchmade s really.
But check out a benchmade griptilian. Great for edc! One of mine has been beat up very bad over the years and has never failed. My daughter and I even used it for a throwing knife one summer to see if the lock would hold up lol. Its bullet proof. |
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