Looking for a knife

[eriadoc]

I'm looking for a folder that has a straight blade (no curve) similar to the Benchmade 425 Gravitator. The Kershaw Needs Work is also a consideration, though I like the Benchmade more. I'd like to find something slightly less expensive than the Benchmade, but it's not totally out of my price range. My question is, does anyone know of a similar folding knife that you'd recommend? It's not a very common blade design, and I'm weighing my options at this point. Any information would be most appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Big country]

I like the benchmade more but I like the benchmade 426 (drop point) better.

 

[eriadoc]

I like the benchmade more but I like the benchmade 426 (drop point) better.

It's a very nice knife, but I am specifically looking for the style of blade that the 425 has.

 

[Big country]

Why, if you don't mind me asking? And I was saying I like the Benchmade 425 better than the kershaw needs work.

 

[TXCleaver]

That's a nice knife. I'm with Big Country -- curious about that blade shape!

You may want to try [url]http://www.bladeforums.com[/URL] There are a lot of extremely knowledgeable knife enthusiasts there.

 

[eriadoc]

Why, if you don't mind me asking? And I was saying I like the Benchmade 425 better than the kershaw needs work.

Well, a couple reasons. First, I already have drop point blades and various other curved blades. But I continually find uses for the little straight blade on my Swiss Army knife, but one of the things it's not quite sturdy enough for (or just long enough) is a thumb-on-back push down chop to a flush surface. I also like the point. Furthermore, I lost my cheapo tanto blade that was serving as my straight blade, so I need to replace it anyway. I have several knives that I use for different things, or just as I feel like it, and this is a particular style blade that interests me.

Plus, I think it would be a little easier for me to keep razor sharp. The one part of every blade that I have difficulty with is the curve. *shrug*

 

[Big country]

Well, a couple reasons. <snip>........<snip>Plus, I think it would be a little easier for me to keep razor sharp. The one part of every blade that I have difficulty with is the curve. *shrug*

That was the first thing I thought of when I saw that first flat blade.LOL! I would like to have one as more a work knife. I think that flat blade would be great for that.

 

[Buckles]

so you are basically looking for a tanto blade. benchmade has several of them with that style blade. personally i love the benchmade griptilian tanto
553 Details | Benchmade

and the mini griptilian tanto
557 Details | Benchmade

i personally have the mini, but if you are looking for a bigger knife, the full size one is great too. benchmade mades a really great product. i just ordered a fixed blade from the last week.

 

[eriadoc]

so you are basically looking for a tanto blade. benchmade has several of them with that style blade. personally i love the benchmade griptilian tanto
553 Details | Benchmade

and the mini griptilian tanto
557 Details | Benchmade

i personally have the mini, but if you are looking for a bigger knife, the full size one is great too. benchmade mades a really great product. i just ordered a fixed blade from the last week.

Not exactly. That's my fallback plan. If I can't find another I like and decide not to do the Gravitator 425, then I'll get a tanto blade. But the straight blade I'm looking at has one straight, unbroken edge, unlike a tanto.

Y'all are increasing my confidence in Benchmade though, lol.

Here's the one I'm looking at:

And here's a tanto:

 

[Buckles]

Not exactly. That's my fallback plan. If I can't find another I like and decide not to do the Gravitator 425, then I'll get a tanto blade. But the straight blade I'm looking at has one straight, unbroken edge, unlike a tanto.

Y'all are increasing my confidence in Benchmade though, lol.

Here's the one I'm looking at:

And here's a tanto:

ya. its a wharncliff blade, benchmade considers that a type of tanto. you can find that knife for around $85 which isnt too bad. like any knife, if you look hard enough, you can find benchmades at pretty decent prices.
i bought this one last week for $60 under what benchmade charges
http://www.benchmade.com/products/100sh2o

 

[eriadoc]

ya. its a wharncliff blade, benchmade considers that a type of tanto. you can find that knife for around $85 which isnt too bad. like any knife, if you look hard enough, you can find benchmades at pretty decent prices.
i bought this one last week for $60 under what benchmade charges
[url]http://www.benchmade.com/products/100sh2o[/URL]

Great info! Thanks a lot!! Now I can actually do some searching. It's really hard to find that blade when you're using search terms like "straight blade" and "no curve" LOL. Thanks again!

 

[Buckles]

no problem. ive always been a big knife fanatic so this stuff is fun. lol any more questions just let me know.
if you havent already found these sites, here are a few good places to look for them

http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/main_front.jsp

1SKS Home

Knives at Knife Center

and this is where i ordered my benchmade from. they seem to have really good prices, and they are a licensed dealer.

Wesson Ace Hardware

 

[eriadoc]

Well, I found one I like a lot, but they're sold out. Damn.

I'll check out the sites you shared. Thanks!

 

[Buckles]

Well, I found one I like a lot, but they're sold out. Damn.

I'll check out the sites you shared. Thanks!

those damascus blades are awesome, but can be very pricey. they are great steel, but there are many other options that have a much better price range.

 

[eriadoc]

Well, damn. Every one I want is out of stock and/or out of production everywhere I look, LOL. Just my luck. Anyone know anything about Blackhawk knives? There's this one that isn't too bad.

 

[eriadoc]

those damascus blades are awesome, but can be very pricey. they are great steel, but there are many other options that have a much better price range.

Yeah, I know, but I am a sucker for Damascus steel blades.

 

[Buckles]

heres a few i found

BLACKHAWK! Be-Wharned Folding Knife 3.4" Wharncliffe Blade - Knifecenter.com

this ones a little different but still a wharncliffe
SPYDERCO 66 CENTOFANTE 4 WHARNCLIFFE LOCKBACK

921 Details | Benchmade

heres on the benchmades
Product List | Benchmade

 

[Buckles]

more.
Terzuola SLIPIT - Carbon Fiber C131CFP

http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/paulperfectofolderlm14100ivorymicarta.aspx

http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/paulperfectofolderlm14000-cocobolo.aspx

personally if i had to choose any of them, id go with the blackhawk. it has the g10 handles which are very nice and the belt clip.

 

[eriadoc]

Yeah, I think I may just order that Blackhawk. It looks like it would do the trick, and seems the few reviews on it are positive. I like the grip, clip options, etc.

That Damascus blade is really calling my name though. LOL. That is one beautiful knife.

 

[Buckles]

Yeah, I think I may just order that Blackhawk. It looks like it would do the trick, and seems the few reviews on it are positive. I like the grip, clip options, etc.

That Damascus blade is really calling my name though. LOL. That is one beautiful knife.

ya damascus really is beautiful. ive seen some knives going for more than $3k