What is a good, indestructable folding knife?

[Hexa-Tula]

I was just wanting some suggestions for my next good pocket knife, I don't want to drop a TON of money, but something under $150. Any suggestions?

BTW: I own a Gerber Paraframe 1, CRKT M16-14D, Cold Steel Recon 1, and a CRKT M21-14SFG.

 

[Gamez235]

I just hit the reset button on this guy.

Manix II from Spyderco.

Benchmade Griptillian

I really like and have beat the snot out of one of these;

 

[Gator762]

Kershaw blur with the s30v blade.

 

[drbarnes]

I got a spyderco titanium sage2 from Brad and havent put another folder in my pocket since.

 

[tyler34]

for $150 and under your not gonna find an "indestructible" folder, sorry just won't happen. you can however find some great knives that will stand up to some abuse.

 

[tradertator]

^Agreed. Hard use folders are inherently expensive. But a Benchmade Griptillian, or many of the Spyderco's such as the Military and Police Models are super tough. For a little more, a Zero Tolerance 300 would make an excellent optin. An "Indestructible" folder is going to run you a couple times that, such as a Hinderer, Grayman Satu, etc....

 

[tradertator]

And before someone else comes along and says it, fixed full tang blades are almost always better / safer for hard use.

 

[Sylvain]

And before someone else comes along and says it, fixed full tang blades are almost always better / safer for hard use.

This!
The only option you have when you want a solid knife for hard use is a fixed blade.Even the very well made $500 knives with the best locking mechanism wont be as strong and will fail on you.

I learned it the hard way, I cut myself pretty bad with a folding knife that closed itself on my fingers.

A folding knife is made to fold first, if you want it not to fold then get a fixed blade or non-folding knife.

 

[newtothis]

This!
The only option you have when you want a solid knife for hard use is a fixed blade.Even the very well made $500 knives with the best locking mechanism wont be as strong and will fail on you.

I learned it the hard way, I cut myself pretty bad with a folding knife that closed itself on my fingers.

A folding knife is made to fold first, if you want it not to fold then get a fixed blade or non-folding knife.

I second that statement. If youre going to be using the knife for serious work or are going to be putting stress on the blade, get a fixed blade.

I think a fixed blade would be a better choice in the long run (wear/tear, blade length, etc), although I am kinda biased due to cutting my finger to the bone because the locking mechanism failed and it went deep.

 

[Sylvain]

I second that statement. If youre going to be using the knife for serious work or are going to be putting stress on the blade, get a fixed blade.

I think a fixed blade would be a better choice in the long run (wear/tear, blade length, etc), although I am kinda biased due to cutting my finger to the bone because the locking mechanism failed and it went deep.

Same happend to me with a "heavy duty 100% US made quality folding knife", the mechanism failed like it can happen with any folding knife.

 

[Charlie2]

Can I ask what knife it was...????

 

[Sylvain]

Can I ask what knife it was...????

A BUCK knife that says "HEAVY DUTY" on the box, made in the USA with a forever warranty.
The model 285 bantan I think.
Turned out it was a piece of crap and very dangerous since I almost lost a finger.

Now I know that even a knife that claims to be heavy duty cannot be if its a folding knife.

 

[Charlie2]

Yeah,, might have been labeled heavy duty, but that buck isn't..!!! I like buck knives, and they are made in usa.. But there folders aren't what I would call heavy duty..!! Strider,Grayman,ZT, those are heavy duty...

 

[Sylvain]

Yeah,, might have been labeled heavy duty, but that buck isn't..!!! I like buck knives, anc they are made in usa.. But there folders aren't what I would call heavy dut..!! Strider,Grayman,ZT, those are heavy duty...

I think this model is "made" in the US from imported parts made in Asia, previously the same model had "made in china" on the blade.The one I have is a new one that says "USA" on the blade.
But for me that doesnt mean anything, its all about quality control.
I have a Spyderco made in China and that's a great knife, never failled me.

 

[LtScott14]

I seem to delegate duty to 3 knives. Med size "workman" 3 blades, Large tactical 1/2 serrated blade, and full tang 5 in sheath knife. Seems to deal with all jobs around a small farm/ hunting/protection application. Lot of decent knives out there, seems expensive ones get lost just like cheaper ones! Watch your fingers you only get one set per hand.

 

[billyboyr6]

ZT 0350 Titanium frame, G10 scales and S30v steel blade with assisted opening. What more can you ask for. And for around $100.

Excellent knife, built very well and the price is right. You cannot go wrong with this knife.

 

[Charlie2]

^^^^^^^ Yes,, in my opinion the best $100 knife made.. I have one its a great folder..!!

 

[DanO]

Traderator and Sylvain got it right!!

When you make a folder, you are essentially starting with a knife that is broken in half, and then engineering a way for it to open and stay that way. It will never be as reliable or strong as a same-quality fixed blade.

 

[Sylvain]

Traderator and Sylvain got it right!!

When you make a folder, you are essentially starting with a knife that is broken in half, and then engineering a way for it to open and stay that way. It will never be as reliable or strong as a same-quality fixed blade.

Yeah each tool for each job.
The problem is that knife makers sale you knives "as tough as a fixed blade and heavy duty" when they are not.
And that can cost you your fingers.

 

[Knife Lady]

I don't know of any knife maker who actually states that a folder is as heavy duty as a fixed blade. I do not think they compare the two. I think they only compare folders to folders.