looking for 4.5-5" folder with pocket clip!

[rich8483]

and a thumb stud so i can open it quickly. can something like that be found and be affordable. im looking for a self defense backup to my pistol when i either cant carry my pistol or dont feel like it.

oh and as a side note... the guy at cabela's told me Indiana has a 3.5" blade length restriction unless you are carring it for hunting.

 

[clt46910]

The guy at Cabela's is wrong. How much you wanting to spend? They are around.

 

[rich8483]

i think i may be changing that from 4.5-5 to 4-4.5
5" is a little long looking

im not sure yet how much i want to spend. i had $40 dollar budget in mind before i decided that i wanted a folder. if i find what i want id be willing to spend more of course.

and i was pretty sure the guy at Cabela's was wrong but i did go home and look it up first. he almost lost a sale b/c it. but really, they didnt have anything that interested me anyway.

 

[clt46910]

I agree, 4-4.5 is a better choice. You can find something like you want in that price range.

I got a few I would sell in that price range if you ever get down this way. I use to sit up at gun shows and need to get rid of a lot of stock.

 

[cubby]

a 4" blade is just about ideal. most is personal preference, but 4" folder will do just about any chore you don't need a fixed blade for.

around $40? hmmm........

 

[rich8483]

around $40? hmmm........

lol that was my origanal budget. if i go over it for a good knife. i just wont tell my wife

ideally 4-4.5" blade w/ a thumbstud or something like it and a clip for the pocket. if i get all of that in one package i would be mucho happious

 

[cubby]

$40 smalller knives are easy... larger ones tend to go up in price, more material more price... i'll bump around and see what i can find. there are a ton of great 4" knives out there, its just being in the right place at the right time.......

 

[451_Detonics]

The SOG Fusion Salute is 3 3/4 inch, made with 8Cr13MoV, an excellent steel for ease of sharpening and edge retention, thumbstud is adjustable, scale are textured G-10...all for under 40 bucks.

 

[rich8483]

okay, i think im looking at a ka-bar bobcat dozier

next question is, after i find a dealer, should i get a straight edge or a serrated edge?

 

[grunt soldier]

definitely get straight edge if its for self defense. the serrated edges get caught on everything and are annoying to sharpen. go for a plain blade for sure

 

[Charlie2]

Straight edge.. For same reason above.. !!! Have you looked at the kershaw line of knives..?? You say you want to use it for a backup for your pistol. If it is something you might have to defend your life with, are you willing to trust a $40 knife( I know there are good $40 knives ). Buy the best you can. Look around, there are some great deals out there..!!

 

[451_Detonics]

One more thought, you can still get Browning Ice Storms for under 40 bucks. These were made for Browning by Mcusta with laminated VG-10 blades and aluminum handles. They have a very low ride clip and all but disappear in the pocket.

 

[ryanrw]

Big fan of the Ka-Bar I've got. It was a gift. I've never had to sharpen it and it has gutted many deer. I don't think it was expensive.

 

[stony]

I say spend a little more, You get what you pay for.

 

[esrice]

lol that was my origanal budget. if i go over it for a good knife. i just wont tell my wife

ideally 4-4.5" blade w/ a thumbstud or something like it and a clip for the pocket. if i get all of that in one package i would be mucho happious

I would be all over this if I had your criteria.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/knives/89988-benchmade_griptilian_551_a.html

 

[cubby]

yeah. the griptilian is a STELLAR knife.

 

[seamusalaska]

Check out the SOG Flash II.