Best folder under $80

[M67]

Still waiting as well. Couldn't even find the fakes on eBay.

I did right when he posted what he bought. I don't know a lot about Spyderco, so not a whole lot appeared to be fake to me, but you couldn't see the logo or the etching on the stamp. But, any Paramilitary 2 being sold out of China, no matter the price, to me, rings as a fake

 

[rhino]

Warning - deals too good to be true may well be! - Spyderco Forums

Page 3 has a photo including a fake with orange scales.

 

[chezuki]

 

[obidya]

Ok so its not really a folder and your going to think its gimmicky BUT....
This has been my EDC for close to 3 years now, its the only ONLY knife I've ever lost, and then replaced instead of getting something different. It is by far a favorite of mine.

I give you, The Mantis Vuja De

 

[obidya]

I have beaten and abused this poor knife to no end, The finger hole will open beer bottles, Ive cut through a car door.. because.. reasons. Ive cut aluminum and steel lines off a radiator with it, like you do. Ive cut OTHER KNIVES. Its comfy in the hand, opens quickly and precise, you have an amazing amount of control however you try to hold it. As a self defense knife its obviously a good choice as its a karambit, but as a tool its surprisingly amazing.

Just dont... don't try to flip it, thats how you lose fingers, its not really a butterfly it just opens that way. Trust me, anyone who says they can and do, has a very specific scar about half an inch north of their thumb, verify on youtube if you don't believe me.

 

[Dean C.]

I have beaten and abused this poor knife to no end, The finger hole will open beer bottles, Ive cut through a car door.. because.. reasons. Ive cut aluminum and steel lines off a radiator with it, like you do. Ive cut OTHER KNIVES. Its comfy in the hand, opens quickly and precise, you have an amazing amount of control however you try to hold it. As a self defense knife its obviously a good choice as its a karambit, but as a tool its surprisingly amazing.

Just dont... don't try to flip it, thats how you lose fingers, its not really a butterfly it just opens that way. Trust me, anyone who says they can and do, has a very specific scar about half an inch north of their thumb, verify on youtube if you don't believe me.

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The race to 50 lol. And just FYI cutting other knives is never really a good idea.....

 

[m_deaner]

Under $80? Spyderco Manix or Endura FFG.

 

[rhino]

Under $80? Spyderco Manix or Endura FFG.

Where have you been, sir?

I finally got one of those Manix 2 lightweights with the translucent blue handle. It is a very good tool.

 

[cosermann]

Are there any other knives in this price range, other than the Spyderco Endura, that also have a trainer version available?

 

[seedubs1]

Kershaw may sell you a blade. I know they do replacements for $10 when you break a blade. Check to see if you can get a replacement and dull it. Then you can just swap the blades in the handle.

Are there any other knives in this price range, other than the Spyderco Endura, that also have a trainer version available?

 

[RichardG]

There are a multitude of good options out there, but I'm currently a fan of the Cold Steel Talwar. Solid construction, wavable blade, grippy g10 handles, deep pocket carry, and a nasty curved blade. Spartan is also a good option. Spyderco endura. I've loved my Griptilian for for over 12 years.

 

[redneckninja]

Ditto on the Talwar. I've carried one for over a year. It rides in the pocket really well, and I like that you can catch the opener on your pocket to open the knife on the draw. It's also got an awesome lock.

 

[chezuki]

Ditto on the Talwar. I've carried one for over a year. It rides in the pocket really well, and I like that you can catch the opener on your pocket to open the knife on the draw. It's also got an awesome lock.

You know... in case he's still looking a year later.

 

[Vigilant]

You know... in case he's still looking a year later.

Some people are indecisive, ?

 

[obidya]

Just adding my $0.02. ...And getting my 50 posts in on the site.

I still carry and love my Mantis Vuja De FYI. Its now part of a rotation with a couple of benchmades, but going on 4/5 years of use and abuse and its still one of my favorite knives.

 

[redneckninja]

Nice! I've never heard of the Mantis Vuja De FYI. But a balisong karambit sounds interesting.