If you had $175......

[MeritedEdge]

What knife would you get and why?

 

[115Italian]

White river caper. Love the backpacker and its the same knife with handle scales.

Zt 0620. Still available but discontinued.

 

[19-3ben]

I’d get on the knifemakers exchange and see which custom fixed blade in that budget range sings to me.

 

[Wowbagger]

Benchmade Griptillian in M390 steel.
or
Paramilitary2 and you have enough left over to buy a Ladybug for when a small knife is best I was carrying this combo today but a Para2 in M4 and the Ladybug in ZDP-189.

Or you could almost squeak to the Para2 with 52100 steel.

Why ? You ask why ?
The Benchmade is superior in handle and steel than a whole lot of knives out there. I love this thing ! ! ! !

The Para2 is even a better blade shape for modern tasks (package opening so it can be closed up if the customer doesn't buy the product and for mechanic work).
The Para is super pocket friendly (the Griptillian is a bit of a pocket hog; I carry it in a belt pouch)
The Ladybug is a must have in a small knife; it is so strong and well made and pleasing to hold and use. It's the only folder my girl friend will carry everyday and I agree it is a very desirable knife.

 

[Knicked Digits]

The Manix 2 XL. I’ve had my eye on it for a while now and the size and blade shape just seem right to me

 

[Mingecutter]

Knifeworks Exclusive, Benchmade Griptilian, micarta/m390

 

[Ajack60]

I'd hold on to it for a week or two and hopefully be able to add some more money to it. Why, so many times we buy knives scratching the itch we have on a whim and wind up missing out on something a few days later. Plus, it gives you time to determine if that one particular knife is the one you really want.

 

[Xero Xero]

I've been thinking about a Randall since about 1964 in high school. They're about three times the $175 price point for this thread, but . . . I've purchased three knives at the same time before.

 

[sXePhenomenal]

I’m looking at a few different Bucks rn their new slim 110 with Micarta a clip and s30v and their Marksman flipper. Spyderco Smock when it comes out is a must buy.

 

[GermanyChris]

Blurple PM2

 

[Phixt]

BK16. Then $110 for a pm2 or GEC in the exchange. Wide range of cutting chores covered right here.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Isham Blackstar.

 

[AntDog]

Swamp Rat Ratmandu.

 

[Colorodo]

Manix 2 4V

 

[SpySmasher]

Hmmm. Right here, right now, that's a tough question. It's a weird price point and I've got A LOT of knives already.

I've just gotten into autos, so there's some more room there for me to play in. Probably a BM Presidio or an AGA Campolin Zero.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

The BK62 Kephart that just came out for preorder ... then with the remainimg $65.00 ... I'd buy a nice bottle of bourbon and a tank of gas and go use the kephart to start a fire and watch the sunset ...

but hey that's just me ...

 

[W. Anderson]

I'd be looking at having a small "neck knife" sized fixed blade in titanium made by one of the makers here...

Which is exactly what I'm currently doing.

 

[BD_01]

It should arrive tomorrow (but I went over by about $13)

 

[Wowbagger]

It should arrive tomorrow (but I went over by about $13)

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Looks good . . . looks very, very good !

 

[Tommy-Chi]

Probably a Bradford Guardian. I own the 3 and 4 in M390. There is a 3.5 model too. Not sure which one could be purchased with $175 but think the 4 is under $225.