What should I get?

[36fatfriends]

+1 on the Bench Made Griptillian. I've had mine for a few years and love it. It's on the large size as far as folders go, but it's never been too big. Very versatile, and the open/locking mechanism is probably the best and my favorite in the market. Lockup is super tight no wobble ever and I have carried it for at least three years now.

 

[36fatfriends]

Whatever you decide, don't get partial serrations. They cut horribly, are hard to sharpen and for anyone that argues "sawing" ability has never tried to saw something with a 3/4" long serrated part of a blade. So dumb. Just my $.02

 

[jwalker]

I have been running my $40 Kershaw for 2 years now. I am brutal on it and it's still going strong! But if your looking for a fixed blade go with a Esee Izula you won't regret it for about 70 bucks!

I use to carry the kershaw leek but I broke the tip but I also carry the izula 2 for bout a week and I'm liking it pretty good

 

[mattp38]

Thanks sooo much for the input! Keep any suggestions coming. Right now I'm leaning to the benchmade Griptalian. Any input on the best place to get a good price on one?

 

[Greg_D]

My EDC is the Mini-Griptilian, best knife I have ever owned.

 

[jborim]

Kershaw Blur - Get them on Amazon around $40 - $50. on sale. If you really wanna spend $80, buy two...

 

[mattp38]

Kershaw Blur - Get them on Amazon around $40 - $50. on sale. If you really wanna spend $80, buy two...

Just saw these for sale on here. A guy has 2 of them for $75.

 

[Cobalt 60]

Kershaw Emerson http://kershawguy.com/products-page...knife-brown-g-10-3-25-black-plain-6054brnblk/

Way cheaper than what you are looking to spend. As previously suggested, buy 2!

 

[lisztomania7]

Benchmade Griptilian, for sure. Mini-Griptilian is also an option if you prefer the smaller size (I don't).

An above poster said he hates the partial serrations....I'm in the minority that disagrees. If I have to cut something and I haven't kept my knife super sharp, it requires much less force. I've always preferred the half-serrated knives; the power of habit I guess. Of course, serrated and non-serrated options are available, so you can get what you like.

I'm on two Griptilians (one stainless and one w/a black blade), and I'm planning on getting one with an OD green handle eventually. Best knife for general use/carry, but it won't be the absolute end of the world if you lose it (but it would still suck!). The price is just right for what you said you're looking for.

Probably the best thing about the Griptilian is the AXIS lock - it's AWESOME. I can't appreciate other folders after using this setup.

I think I got my last one off BladeHQ since they're an "authorized dealer". I bought the first one off Amazon because it was stupid cheap. Can't beat Benchmade quality for the price. I prefer them to my Spyderco, but that's just my $0.02.

 

[mattp38]

Kershaw Emerson http://kershawguy.com/products-page...knife-brown-g-10-3-25-black-plain-6054brnblk/

Way cheaper than what you are looking to spend. As previously suggested, buy 2!

Thanks! I like that site!