re: Looking for knife recommendations for bday present.

Posted by Citica8

Duckroost, LA

Member since Dec 2012

3665 posts

Posted on 1/15/16 at 1:00 pm to PhilipMarlowe

bladehq.com or amazon

Posted by Lefty Diego

West of the Pecos

Member since Aug 2009

702 posts

Posted on 1/15/16 at 1:48 pm to Citica8

Since it is a gift, go with the previous recommendation on the Benchmade Custom. Minigriptillian with etching.

Posted by Yewkindewit

Near Birmingham, Alabama

Member since Apr 2012

20091 posts

Posted on 1/15/16 at 3:02 pm to PhilipMarlowe

Benchmade AXIS 300 Flipper.

Posted by PTBob

Member since Nov 2010

7072 posts

Posted on 1/15/16 at 3:17 pm to elprez00

quote:
Bench made mini griptillion.

Posted by Pettifogger

Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone

Member since Feb 2012

79325 posts

Posted on 1/15/16 at 3:18 pm to PhilipMarlowe

quote:
Once I've decided on a blade, Do you guys recommend a certain site? Is it safe to purchase on Amazon, because reading some of the reviews has me concerned that they've had issues with knockoffs in the past? the manufacturer sites are all original pricing, and Amazon as well as other knife-centric sites are greatly discounted.

Buy at Amazon, just make sure you're buying FROM Amazon. If you have Prime, use either "sold by Amazon" or sold by a prime entity. I think the huge majority of knock off claims and issues relating to products/returns for Amazon are people who are buying on the site but are buying from some storefront run through Amazon. That skews the reviews.

FWIW, I've bought several new knives from storefronts on Ebay and gotten some very good deals. Usually I'm buying rare enough knives (not rare, rare, just not mini grips and the like) that I don't worry about fakes. Regardless, just check the seller ratings, there are plenty of good knife sellers on Ebay.

Posted by PhilipMarlowe

Member since Mar 2013

20550 posts

Posted on 1/15/16 at 6:23 pm to Pettifogger

Excellent. That makes a lot of sense.

And thanks to all for the many recommendations. I have more than enough ideas to land on something he will enjoy.

Posted by NYCAuburn

TD Platinum Membership/SECr Sheriff

Member since Feb 2011

57002 posts

Posted on 1/15/16 at 8:39 pm to PhilipMarlowe

Griptialian or mini grip. All around great carry knife

Posted by Purple Spoon

Hoth

Member since Feb 2005

17929 posts

Posted on 1/15/16 at 9:35 pm to NYCAuburn

Got a hoffman ricter as a gift. Nice weight. Spring loaded open assist. Good looking blade. Never heard of it previously. Havent used it yet.

Any feedback on them?

/endthreadhijack

Posted by LS(DB)U

Louisiana

Member since Aug 2012

187 posts

Posted on 1/15/16 at 10:10 pm to Purple Spoon

NORTHWOODS.

old style patterns with super steels.

knivesshipfree.com

mammoth, ram horn, wood...can't go wrong. they sell out in about a day though. value only goes up once they are gone.

within your price point. they have some in stock now.

Posted by learnthehardway

B.R./Northshore

Member since Oct 2007

10023 posts

Posted on 1/16/16 at 3:39 am to PhilipMarlowe

Bench made mini grip. I LOVE pocket folders and imo this is the best edc knife you'll ever own.