Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
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If shopping on eBay, buy from this lad:
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Alright knife guys, I want an assisted open, 4" or smaller, made in USA(unless you convince me otherwise) pocket knife for under $75.
Any ideas?
I'm more interested in the Levis of the knife world or my cash flow is anyways…
If you're willing to go a little over your $75 budget:
http://www.knifeworks.com/kershawkenonionbluraluminumandcarbonfiberhandles154cm.aspx
It's a classic. And Alton Brown's every day carry. Great knife materials. There are other Blurs that cost less, but they use skateboard tape on the handle, and will not be kind on your jeans
The Kershaw Leek is also one of my favorites. This one is particularly awesome
http://www.knifeworks.com/kershawleekstainlesssteelhandlesandvik13c26cpm-d2compositeplainedge.aspx
If you're willing to budge from your made in the USA requirement:
http://www.knifeworks.com/columbiariveronionripplebluestainlesssteelhandleplainedge.aspx
It's not assisted open, doesn't need the spring. It uses ball bearings in the handle, and flips open faster than an assisted open. It's Jody's every day carry, I carry mine occassionally (I usually carry a CRKT Eros). Slim, fast, great ergonomics, and really really beautiful. Made in Taiwan, but the warranty is fantastic as the company is headquartered in Portland. They'll take care of you if you have any issues
Btw, you might have issues getting a knife shipped to NY by a retailer because of the current knife crackdown there. Best bet is to use a proxy
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I'm gonna look over all these. And you just read my mind Doug. Kershaw Cryo and Leek were in my amazon cart last night but I waited to see if anyone had any advice. Looks like I was on the right cheap track.
Also, I've only had CRKT knives for the last few years and I do really love the brand too. I'll look into the Eros as well.
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Giles, where did you get the Chives?
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Hit me up if you need to ship to my house and then I'll ship to yours. NYC has become a nanny state, and has really cracked down on knife sales
Kershaw is usually better to get through Amazon because of their warranty policy. I usually go though Knifeworks.com, Knifecenter.com, or Newgraham.com when I can't go through Amazon for production knives. GPKnives.com also has good prices but I've never shopped through them
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Microtech might be worth checking out…
Microtech's warranty is famously shitty
Good to know, a buddy of mine just gave me one as gift a while back, haven't handled it a whole lot because I'm not to into autos but I know they are U.S.A. made and seemed decent enough the little I did handle it. Thanks for the info Doug!
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Sniper Bladeworks mini DH.
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Hit me up if you need to ship to my house and then I'll ship to yours. NYC has become a nanny state, and has really cracked down on knife sales
Kershaw is usually better to get through Amazon because of their warranty policy. I usually go though Knifeworks.com, Knifecenter.com, or Newgraham.com when I can't go through Amazon for production knives. GPKnives.com also has good prices but I've never shopped through them
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I'll let you know if I need any more help, Doug.
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I ended up getting a Kershaw Cryo and a Kershaw Scallion with a red anodized aluminum handle for $66.66 shipped. Maybe a carbon fiber blur or G10 leek will be next.
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Yeah, I just wanted a smaller knife, really dont own one. Maybe I'll wait for the Cryo II…
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Yessss.
