Lost my pocket knife, need recommendations for a replacement.

[deanald2pt0]

I lost my Kersaw Clash yesterday. I used it to trim a piece of cardborad for a target backer while at MCF&G and noticed I didn't have it later when I was at home. I retraced my steps and can't find it, going to give my range bag and truck another look when I get home.

In the mean time, I'm in search of a new folder.
What I want:

1. approximately 3 to 4 inch blade
2. spring assisted opening
3. non serrated blade
4. would like to keep it under $75

Recommend me some quality blades.

On a side note, if you were at MCF&G on Sunday sometime after 5:30 and happend to find a black Kersaw in the 2nd bay (closest to the river) please let me know.

TIA

 

[Knife Lady]

Why not go with another Kershaw?

 

[deanald2pt0]

Why not go with another Kershaw?

I'm not opposed to that. It's just that there are so many good options out there, I don't want to limit myself.

 

[kolob10]

I have a couple Kershaw Blurs that I carry on occasion. They are tough, assisted opening, & hold an edge (depends on the blade material as they have several options - mine are D2). There is a guy on ebay that sells factory cosmetic seconds and they are fine for use but may have a blemish or two. I also carry a Benchmade CQC7 that I have had for many years. It takes a licking and keeps on cutting. I believ it has a blade of ATS 34? Hope this helps?

 

[Ambu]

Benchmade Aphid?
Benchmade 340 Aphid Spring Assist

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of spring assist.
I'd rather have a Benchmade griptilian

 

[OneBadV8]

Spyderco Endura and Delicas would fit those wants as well... I know this Brad guy that sells 'em

 

[grunt soldier]

for spring assisted the blur is one of my favorites. You can get it in many blade steels and options. I have a old school tanto plain edge you can't get anymore and it's absolutely one of my favorites.

On a side note If you wanted to bump your price range up just a bit. a zero tolerance 0350 would be about the best knife to fit the bill period. it's got the s30v, nice liner lock, g10, assisted open, beefy but not overly so, amazing warranty. I love my zero tolerances. amazing blades. Not sure on the new price but used they come in right at 90-100 bucks.

 

[thriller]

I use a SOG Trident with the regular blade (no serrations) everyday at work. Excellent quality metal, locking mechanism, and assisted open. I have a lot of "top end" pocket knives, but none hold an edge like my Trident.

 

[deanald2pt0]

OK, I lied, I had an OSO Sweet, not a Clash (I couldn't remember the model and it looked most like what I had when I looked at the catalog).

I'm still searching, I dug out my old stand by for the time being. I'm thinking about uping my limit to about $100 and I want to buy something that was made in the USA. I keep seeing a lot of recomendations for ZT 0350 but that still seems to be a bit beyound my budget.

In my search I keep seeing stuff about blade material, and I admit, I have no clue about any of that. Can someone point me to a good knife 101 or FAQ that talks about metal quality and how well each holds an edge.

Sure would be nice to be able to handle a couple to help me decide.

 

[OneBadV8]

Sure would be nice to be able to handle a couple to help me decide.

Bradsknives has a GREAT selection. You should send him a PM and find out the next show he's going to be at and start there.

 

[deanald2pt0]

My weekends are booked up for about the next month, so there isn't going to be much time to get to a gunshow thats not in Indy.

While it's not spring assisted like I said above, I'm considering a Kershaw JYD 2 w/ the composite blade. I really like the flipper that you can push with your index finger which Kershaw puts on a lot of their blades.

 

[OneBadV8]

My weekends are booked up for about the next month, so there isn't going to be much time to get to a gunshow thats not in Indy.

While it's not spring assisted like I said above, I'm considering a Kershaw JYD 2 w/ the composite blade. I really like the flipper that you can push with your index finger which Kershaw puts on a lot of their blades.

Holt Road Show is coming up end of the month in Indy

 

[KG1]

My weekends are booked up for about the next month, so there isn't going to be much time to get to a gunshow thats not in Indy.

While it's not spring assisted like I said above, I'm considering a Kershaw JYD 2 w/ the composite blade. I really like the flipper that you can push with your index finger which Kershaw puts on a lot of their blades.

That Kershaw JYD 2 composite is a sweet blade. I would'nt hesitate to pick up one of those.

 

[Knife Lady]

Holt Road Show is coming up end of the month in Indy

Yep and Brad and I will be there in the main room.
I will have the new 3's and 6's Venum green knives , the new Laser strike and the new Advanced Fire kits with me .