[tcgeol]

Hi everyone! I am looking for a decent quality, mid-size knife similar to a Griptilian. A Griptilian would be my first pick and I may end up getting one anyway, but they are a little more expensive than I would like to pay right now.

The ones I have run across are the Byrd Cara Cara and the CRKT M16 or M21, maybe a Kershaw Vapor II. Serrated blades are out, because I just don't find them practical. If you all have any suggestions I would love to hear them, preferably not more than $50-60 range.

[LanEvo`]

It's hard to go wrong with a basic Spyderco Delica or Endura.

[porkysan]

My favorite folder to date is the Kershaw blur. I carried spyderco's and benchmade while in the Marines.......but this Kershaw has outlasted them all.....and done it with style.

The assisted opening is the best thing since sliced bread.

My only minor complaint is that the handle material is a little rough and abrasive. I wish it was toned down just a bit......that said, I could easily do some judicious grinding with the dremel, but it hasn't bothered me enough to warrant it yet......I've had it for 2 or 3 years now.

Can't go wrong with it.

[MudCamper]

I got the M21-14SF a couple months ago, and I love it. Great knife. I never leave home without it. :) But then it does have some serrations so it may not qualify for you. What I like most is the fact that is has a true hilt. It's 79 bucks from bestdarnknives.com.

http://www.crkt.com/M21sf.html

[hso]

http://www.1sks.com/store/spyderco-folding-clipits.html

You can get a Delica or Endura or Native or others for under $60 easily. They are superior to anything else in the same price range.

http://www.1sks.com/images/spyderco/2006/sc-10pgyw.jpg

[CWL]

CRKT M16 spearpoint. ~$35 delivered from eBay.

Griptilians can be had for $60-$65 delivered from eBay.

[JTW Jr.]

just checked out the Kershaw JYD yesterday , was impressed for an under $50 knife.

[10-Ring]

Check out the red line Benchmades...nice knives for the $$ ;)

[badman3374]

I have carried an Emerson CQC7 for about 7 years every day. It has done everything I have asked it to do and then some. I know it's a little expensive but DARN what a knife. YOU GO ERNIE .......

[tcgeol]

Guys, thanks for the ideas. You all got me looking at Spydercos for the first time, and some of them look pretty good.

[Newguy1]

I like the Spyderco with the wave... I like it better than the Emerson Commander I have. It is lighter, and I don't worry about losing it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/GregYonkers/IMGP0110.jpg

[rugerfreak]

Got my NIB Griptilian for $57 + $5 shipping off Ebay last summer.