need a nice pocket knife.... help please

[Renob]

Think I want to upgrade my folding pocket knife, budget is up to $150 the blade can be between 2in and 3in and must be locking.
I have always purchased cheap locking blades and thought I would be nice to upgrade to a better class of knife.

Would like to hear some feedback from you all about knives in this price and size range.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

This is a nice knife using an excellent steel

s30v is a first rate alloy.

 

[Jaepheth]

Which state?

Because Texas recently legalized switchblades.

 

[Renob]

Which state?

Because Texas recently legalized switchblades.

Texas

 

[alkemyst]

I have a decent KAI locker and also carry a Swiss Army Huntsman Lite (has even a ball point pen in it) for practically.

http://www.swissarmy.com/us/app/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Outdoor/Huntsman-Lite/53271

 

[lxskllr]

I use a Swiss Champ as my workhorse. I use the tools as much, if not more than the blade. I carry a fixed blade knife for defense, or when I want instant access to a cutter.

 

[Renob]

Just want a knive with a single blade.

 

[SithSolo1]

Because of where I work I like to use deep carry knives. For a while I was rocking a SOG Aegis mini. Small, light AUS-8 blade with a quick deploy. Only real complaint was some slight wiggle in the blade when locked which appears to be common among SOG folders.

I'd been wanting a flipper so last year I switched over to a Buck Vantage Force Pro w/ the A-TACS camo for EDC. So far I've been very pleased with it. Picked it up on amazon for around $75. Here it is for $74 I know it doesn't say pro in the title, but the force pro is the only version that comes in the camo with the s30v blade. *Blade is also 3.25" longer than what you are looking at.

 

[onza]

Do you want brands of knives or specific models?

Microtech or Protech if auto's are legal. Do you expect to use and abuse or just light duty?

PS - I have a problem

 

[Imported]

I use a Kershaw Blur. http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Onion-...shaw+blur+s30v

 

[deadlyapp]

If your budget is that high then I heavily recommend a Benchmade. I picked up the barrage at REI a few months ago after going through another cheaper cheaper knife and have been nothing but happy.

http://www.rei.com/product/801877/benchmade-580s-barrage-knife

I think you can also get it in a tanto style tip.

 

[Renob]

it would be my EDC light duty blade cant be over 3in would like 2in but having a hard time finding a 2in with high end steel

 

[MrSquished]

Do you want brands of knives or specific models?

Microtech or Protech if auto's are legal. Do you expect to use and abuse or just light duty?

PS - I have a problem

i see a problem. don't think i see a surefire flashlight in there.

 

[Oyeve]

NYC Ghetto 007 knife: http://axischemicals.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/nyc-history-the-007-knife/

I still have 2 from the 70s.

 

[SithSolo1]

Buck Lux Pro is a 2.5" flipper with a s30v blade and a reasonably deep carry. Carbon fiber inlays in the handle so it doesn't have that "scary black tactical" look to it.

Yes, I know I'm coming off as a Buck shill but I'm just a fan.

 

[onza]

S30V is a very good steel.

IMO I would check out the Spyderco H1 steel version blades. Rust proof blade. It's my goto camp blade and razer razer sharp.

Spend 50 bucks on a blade and save the rest for some other goodies.

 

[onza]

i see a problem. don't think i see a surefire flashlight in there.

Aren't surefire lights over rated?

The lights in the picture are foursevens, and fenix torches.

 

[MrSquished]

Aren't surefire lights over rated?

The lights in the picture are foursevens, and fenix torches.

i have a couple of fenix lights. good stuff.

surefire definitely has a leveraged brand name that makes them pricey. however they are really really good lights at the same time. they also measure lumens the more ethical way - as they come out of the flashlight 'glass' vs right at the LED 'bulb'. my surefire e2L outdoorsman has been a perfect flashlight for years now. i had one small clip break in the rear switch and i just logged on to their site and ordered another one, free of charge, arrived just days later.

 

[JamesV]

$150 for a pocket knife? Sounds like a rip off if you pay anywhere near that (or even half of that). Imo Mora knives are some of the best on the planet; pay $15 and get a camp knife that will last forever... don't think I've ever seen a folding Mora though.

Someone mentioned Spyderco knives, which are nice, but they do have some highly overpriced models.

PS - I have a problem

Yea, your problem is you bought not one, but two Bear Gryllis knives lol. And where is a headlamp in all that?

 

[SpatiallyAware]

http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1660CK.../dp/B0009VC9YK

I've had it for years, and have been very happy. I'm not a fan of >$100 knives because I hesitate to throw them in with keys or change.

 

[waggy]

I have a decent KAI locker and also carry a Swiss Army Huntsman Lite (has even a ball point pen in it) for practically.

http://www.swissarmy.com/us/app/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Outdoor/Huntsman-Lite/53271

I have a few of those. Great knives to own. I carry one everyday.

I also have a Sog utility knife i carry but not as often.

 

[onza]

Yea, your problem is you bought not one, but two Bear Gryllis knives lol. And where is a headlamp in all that?

Seriously, best trash blades ever! They take a nice edge and i use them to cut open boxes, places them in random places. Seriously a good budget blade lol

I have 4-5 headlamps, just not in the picture.. Most were spread out around the house and in each car. :X

 

[UnklSnappy]

Pick up any Spyderco model of your choice. They are excellent knives.

spy 002a by bladerunnr40, on Flickr


thisweek by bladerunnr40, on Flickr

 

[herm0016]

i carry one of these:
http://www.knivesofalaska.com/item.asp?id=132&r=store.asp?c=44&p=2

very light, good blade. Mine is black.

 

[It's Not Lupus]

benchmade mini griptilian