Suggestion for a DARN good folder?

[Juday]

So, I'm looking for your suggestions on a GOOD folding knife. Roughly 6" overall length (opened) and a 2.5" - 2.75" blade. The Beretta knife I have now just doesn't want to hold an edge anymore and I want something that will stay nice and sharp for a LONG time. So, what are your thoughts?

I would LOVE to have an ESEE Izula Folder......................................if they ever come out.

 

[slimplmbr]

What's your budget?

 

[Juday]

I prefer to not spend over a couple hundred.

 

[9mmfan]

Benchmade . Nothing more to say

 

[dwickstrom]

Kershaw leek

 

[sadclownwp]

Kershaw Blur in S30V, get one and thank me later

 

[slimplmbr]

I prefer to not spend over a couple hundred.

In that price range I would go with the ZT 350.

 

[Jeremiah]

Spyderco Delica wave would be decent, or a Paramilitary2 in an exotic steel blade.

 

[sajnaj]

Griptillian

 

[Juday]

Some good suggestions so far! Those Spyderco knives are definitely interesting....

Nothing has really jumped out at me, yet. The relationship between a person and their knife is pretty deep. So, it's got to be love at first sight....

 

[gunman41mag]

Benchmade . Nothing more to say

You beat me to it, but BENCHMADE is the one

 

[Bradsknives]

There are a lot of good suggestions in this thread. Since one of the main points that you have stressed is...... staying sharp for a long time, I believe if you pick a knife that uses some of the better steels like S30V, S35VN, CPM-M4, M390, D2, and some of the carpenter steels you will meet your staying sharp requirement. Now, it is just a matter of finding a knife with the ergonomics that fit you the best.

 

[tacticalfan72]

For around a couple hundred dollars the benchmade 755 mpr is a great choice with an overall length of 6.9 inches and M390 steel which as Brad said holds its edge for significantly longer than 440C or 8CR13MOV (steels in the less than $50 price range usually) handled one from Brad and loved the ergonomics and smooth action

 

[tradertator]

For around a couple hundred dollars the benchmade 755 mpr is a great choice with an overall length of 6.9 inches and M390 steel which as Brad said holds its edge for significantly longer than 440C or 8CR13MOV (steels in the less than $50 price range usually) handled one from Brad and loved the ergonomics and smooth action

This is the perfect knife as long as you don't need a really large handle. I absolutely love mine .

 

[Juday]

I do really like that Benchmade! Is that one available for purchase, Brad? If so, how much are we talking?

Also, what color options are available?

Thanks fellas!

 

[Bradsknives]

I do really like that Benchmade! Is that one available for purchase, Brad? If so, how much are we talking?

Also, what color options are available?

Thanks fellas!

If we are talking about the Benchmade 755 MPR the only options are the blade finish, either a silver finished blade or a coated black finished blade. There are no other options for this model. I have the black finished blade in stock at $205.00 and that is a special INGO price.

 

[Mackey]

I'm in the market for a new folder as well. But I'm leaning towards spending less than 100 bucks. I'm liking on the Spyderco Tenacious with the Black Blade

Very light and reportedly sturdy, has and able to keep a razor sharp edge.

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[Juday]

If we are talking about the Benchmade 755 MPR the only options are the blade finish, either a silver finished blade or a coated black finished blade. There are no other options for this model. I have the black finished blade in stock at $205.00 and that is a special INGO price.

I don't mind the black finished blade. What color is the handle? I only ask because I'm looking at images on the web and they're showing them in green, tan, black, teal and all sorts of colors.

 

[tacticalfan72]

I don't mind the black finished blade. What color is the handle? I only ask because I'm looking at images on the web and they're showing them in green, tan, black, teal and all sorts of colors.

As far as I know, the production model only comes in a green g10 handle. The picture I go by is on bladehq.com but if they came out with more colors i would be even more interested! Benchmade 755BK MPR Sibert Knife Titanium Framelock Folder (2.9" Black Plain) - Blade HQ

 

[Bradsknives]

I don't mind the black finished blade. What color is the handle? I only ask because I'm looking at images on the web and they're showing them in green, tan, black, teal and all sorts of colors.

Standard models have green G-10, but that doesn't mean that there might be some other colors out there that are exclusive to certain companies/dealers.

The picture of the one in the link that tacticalfan 72 posted is the standard model which is the one I have in stock.