mcb
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I am not a knife snob, for the most part. I usually just carry a multi-tool but on the weekends and out in the woods and similar situations I usually add to my multi-tool a good medium size locking blade knife.
My current favorite is a Kershaw Cryo II, bottom knife in the picture below.
What I am looking for is a recommendation for similar knife to the Cryo II but with a blade made from better steel. The Cryo II has a 3.25 inch drop point blade. I like this blade shape as it has proven robust and a useful shape for me. I really appreciate the assisted opening, as I seem to find myself in situations were one hand opening is convenient. A pocket clip is a must as it will be clipped to the front pocket when carried. The Cryo II is a frame lock, A locking blade is required, but I am open to other lock mechanism as long as I can open and close the knife with one hand.
I don't need any fancy, as you can see the Cryo II is a pretty plan knife from an aesthetic point of view. The handle is just steel and there is no engraving or grip panels etc. Makes for easy cleaning when it gets slimmed and it will get slimmed when I use it.
The big thing is I want to step up to one of the higher quality steels. The Cryo II is made from 8Cr13MoV which is decent but I want something on par with at least CPM-S30V and maybe even stepping up to some of the super premium steels like CPM-20CV. It does not have to be those specific alloys but I am looking for a blade made from one of the higher end steel such as those two and configured as similar to my trusty Kershaw Cryo II as I can find.
Price, lets try to keep it under $200.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
My current favorite is a Kershaw Cryo II, bottom knife in the picture below.
What I am looking for is a recommendation for similar knife to the Cryo II but with a blade made from better steel. The Cryo II has a 3.25 inch drop point blade. I like this blade shape as it has proven robust and a useful shape for me. I really appreciate the assisted opening, as I seem to find myself in situations were one hand opening is convenient. A pocket clip is a must as it will be clipped to the front pocket when carried. The Cryo II is a frame lock, A locking blade is required, but I am open to other lock mechanism as long as I can open and close the knife with one hand.
I don't need any fancy, as you can see the Cryo II is a pretty plan knife from an aesthetic point of view. The handle is just steel and there is no engraving or grip panels etc. Makes for easy cleaning when it gets slimmed and it will get slimmed when I use it.
The big thing is I want to step up to one of the higher quality steels. The Cryo II is made from 8Cr13MoV which is decent but I want something on par with at least CPM-S30V and maybe even stepping up to some of the super premium steels like CPM-20CV. It does not have to be those specific alloys but I am looking for a blade made from one of the higher end steel such as those two and configured as similar to my trusty Kershaw Cryo II as I can find.
Price, lets try to keep it under $200.
Thanks for any help you can provide.