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Suggest a nice knife in the $75 range.

Post by nrv216 » 19 May 2012, 17:20

Gentlemen,

I know a lot of you around here are avid knife collectors and I am planning on getting one for my brother as a gift. I want to spend around 75 bucks but want to impress him too. Please make some suggestions so I can get some thoughts flowing. Thanks in advance!

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Post by MikeSantor » 19 May 2012, 17:32

Folder or fixed?

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Post by nrv216 » 19 May 2012, 19:40

Either actually, to give you an idea of what he likes he already has a gerber fixed blade with a black rubberized handle, a spyderco ladybug, a benchmade griptilian and some other similar knives. I guess he is into more tactical looking stuff.

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Post by MrSlippyFist » 19 May 2012, 19:55

I picked up a CRKT Folder Hissatsu last year after reading about it in a magazine. Bought mine used for $40, but they can be had new for not much more. Exemplary knife for everyday use.

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Post by mojotwig » 19 May 2012, 20:37

I picked up one of these Kershaws a while back and carried it till I went to a ceramic blade. Takes some getting use to but it's pretty quick to learn. And I guess you could consider it tactical. Says there out right now but might get some more in.

http://budk.com/Knives/Kershaw-ET-Urban ... ding-Knife" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Post by Mister Freeze » 20 May 2012, 06:25

one of my favorites...

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Post by bobapunk » 20 May 2012, 07:05

For the Price Point, I think the Kershaw Rake would make a nice, unique choice:

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Post by panzermk2 » 20 May 2012, 09:54

This Kersahw rocks. Mostly because of the scales. I have over a dozen Kershaws and while the leeks, chives etc look really cool the scales are to thin for real work and will cut into the palm of your hand.

The grip on this knife really fills your hand when your really working and not going out to dinner.


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Post by blueorison » 20 May 2012, 12:12

panzermk2 wrote:This Kersahw rocks. Mostly because of the scales. I have over a dozen Kershaws and while the leeks, chives etc look really cool the scales are to thin for real work and will cut into the palm of your hand.

The grip on this knife really fills your hand when your really working and not going out to dinner.


http://budk.com/Knives/Kershaw-Serra ... alse;?
This was my first knife. I loved it. My favourite knife (and the only folder I own) is the Benchmade Griptilian, which your recipient already owns. The Blackout is like the Griptilian with an assisted blade. The blade is incredibly sharp, and my only con about it is the tip of mine broke off easily.

Then again, I abused it, so I can't blame the knife.

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Post by nrv216 » 20 May 2012, 12:43

Thanks guys, I really like the ones panzer, boba and mrfreeze suggested. Keep the suggestions coming though. Gonna be hard to decide now with all of these choices.

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Post by MikeSantor » 21 May 2012, 16:54

nrv216 wrote:Either actually,
If you are looking for something that he can really use hard in the fixed variety I suggest either the Esee 3 or RAT 3. Essentially both the same knife. I would go with the 1095 steel but they come in that or D2. Both good choices.

I have herd good things about these 2 knifes for years. I finally just got on a job where they do NOT allow retractable blade knives. As an industrial construction worker, I use a box cutter all day. So I took the opportunity to finally pick up one of these. I went with the Esee 3. I have been beating on this knife for about a month now and it is holding up really well.

I like to push my stuff to the limits. Today I was using it to pry up some wood then after I could not get the wood out I just cut through it ultimately ending up on the concrete floor. I do stupid stuff like that. It is holding an edge VERY well and has no chips or rolled edges.

My goal is to find the breaking point of this knife before the job is over. Im trying my hardest but it is holding up well.

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Post by bobapunk » 22 May 2012, 03:45

Here is a limited edition Kershaw:

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http://www.gundigeststore.com/blade-sho ... id=3585491" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

At $50 it is well within your budget.
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Post by Rapier1772 » 22 May 2012, 04:06

I moved your post here boba cuz I am pretty sure this is where it was SUPPOSED to go. No idea as to why you put it in the teacher obama thread... :p
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Post by jgreenberg01 » 22 May 2012, 10:43

Gerber 06 Fast. You can get this one for around $50 at Walmart.

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Post by Llagoud » 22 May 2012, 11:42

A&A Arsenal has many of the knives mentioned in stock.
Just sayin. :thumb: :D

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Post by bobapunk » 23 May 2012, 04:24

Rapier1772 wrote:I moved your post here boba cuz I am pretty sure this is where it was SUPPOSED to go. No idea as to why you put it in the teacher obama thread... :p
Thanks! I do not know how my post got there considering I have not even read that thread... :skep:
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Post by nrv216 » 24 May 2012, 15:48

Thanks everyone. I am currently looking at ESEEs and their IZULA line. I think I might have to get two though...

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Post by MikeSantor » 25 May 2012, 10:58

Good choice.

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Post by SoCal Gunner » 28 May 2012, 05:26

MrSlippyFist wrote:I picked up a CRKT Folder Hissatsu last year after reading about it in a magazine. Bought mine used for $40, but they can be had new for not much more. Exemplary knife for everyday use.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog? ... CHkQ8wIwAQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I see lots of people praising the CRKT line, but I haven't had the best experience with them myself. I've had two of these (shame on me) http://www.crkt.com/M16-10-EDC-Black-Gl ... Combo-Edge. The handles suck IMO with way too much flex. The auto lock system fails full time on one and occasionally on the other (fails as in locks open and I have to pry the liner back over manually to unlock). The steel didn't hold an edge for <profanity> and even the serrations wore down. I bought these at two different retail stores, so I doubt I got fakes.

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Post by SoCal Gunner » 28 May 2012, 05:29

nrv216 wrote:Thanks everyone. I am currently looking at ESEEs and their IZULA line. I think I might have to get two though...

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I got an IZULA with the kit and love that thing - it goes with me hiking/camping.

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