Suggest me a new folder

[hig789]

I am in the market for a new folder. I have been eyein the ZT0551 with the elmax blade. I dig the hinderer design and will never be able to afford one of his knives, but I don't know anything about the elmax steel. I have also be offered a almost mint Strider SMF DGG for $300. That's about the top of my budget. But I could easily trade it or sell it for that if I don't like it's giant size. Any other suggestions.

 

[1369]

KaBar Dozier Thorn.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Sure, as soon as you suggest me a grammar teacher

 

[mongoose]

Buck Vantage with S30v or 13c26 blade.

 

[OldSchoolYoungin]

Sure, as soon as you suggest me a grammar teacher

He's not that bad, OC.

Anyway, I just received my Spyderco Paramilitary 2 in Brown G-10 and S35VN steel. For $135, I think it's a good deal and can easily see it replacing my Endura 4 as far as EDC purposes are concerned. Lock-up is very stable; up and down play is almost non-existent; ergonomics are outstanding. Based on very limited experience, the S35VN seems a little hard but not overly difficult to sharpen. Comes really keen right out of the box, though, for what it's worth.

 

[hig789]

I think I have decided on a Zero Tolerence 551. I'm not sure about the elmax steel though, might be too hard for my liking though. I love the Hinderer design, but I know that I will never be able to afford one of his customs. I am getting a killer deal on a NIB 551 for $190, so I think I can get my money back out of it if I don't like it.

And I'm out of school so I really don't have much use for grammar any more. just kidding. If its my spelling, it's my damn phones fault.

 

[oc_in_fw]

He's not that bad, OC.

Yeah, I know. My apologies to hig789, there is just something about "suggest me..." that drives me to being an ***.

 

[Devilpup]

KaBar Dozier Thorn.

I'm not trying to hijack the thread, but how well does it hold an edge? My BK14 will only stay sharp for a week or so, but I'm betting thats because of the sheath.

 

[JaggerDragger]

My last knife that I got was a SOG Flash 2 and I love it. It has cured my knife AD for now!

 

[hig789]

Here's what I got a Strider SFM DGG with PVD coating on the blade. Wacha think about that big boy right there. That's CHV MK10 next to it for a size reference.