Which is why I only ordered one S5. The Busse NMSFNO and HG55LE put a hurt on my knife budget, and I must have some mad money for Blade. If they have them there, I may just end up getting a bunch of S5s and call it good. Love that SR101, but who knows what the Busse boys will have at Blade. I've been thinking hard about getting a ZT folder, too, but I'd like to handle one before buying it.

I assume you mean the Kershaw Zero Tolerance folders? I don't have one myself, but a friend of mine does. That thing is large, and built like a tank. The Zero Tolerance line of folding knives is by far the best value going in a folder right now, in my opinion.

Yes, I was referring to the Zero Tolerance line. In spite of a house full of fine fixed blades, I don't usually carry them around. The knife I actually have on me is my Rat Trap folder from Swamp Rat. Those ZTs look almost as tough as fixed blades.

which ZT you wanna try, vic?

The 0300 or the 0350.

Have you guys looked at the Kershaw JYD ?

My son has one & loves it.

Cool Name to boot.

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=379

yeah, many of us have the JYD. some with our JYD numbers etch on the flipper.

That's pretty cool. I might have to do that some day, when I FINALLY get there... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

You'll get there! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Yeah, it's just going to take a while. There's not enough arguing and bickering on this forum for me to blast through a huge number of posts! I live for the drama!

I know finances are tough for a lot of people other than just me right now. But, I think passing on the M9LE is going to be a BIG mistake. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I think there is going to be a LOT of demand for that knife once people start getting them in their hands, posting pics, and posting impressions. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I think the M9LE is destined to be a CLASSIC!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

As much as people keep praising how GREAT the NMSFNO is (I concure, - The NMSFNO "IS" a great knife!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> ) and how GREAT a bargain the NMSFNO is for INFI at $327.00,....

Consider this about the M9LE:

*** it IS AWESOME differentially heat treated SR-101 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

AND

*** I personally feel and believe that SR-101 "IS" "UBER" tough / PLENTY tough with a LONG and PROVEN record of taking EXTREME abuse!!!!

AND

*** with edge qualities/properties about as good as INFI (+/- very close)!!!

AND

*** it is SATIN <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> ( *** Which would cost an extra $300 or so on a Busse!)

AND

*** it has a GORGEOUS (functional toughness adding) Temper line <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />

AND

*** it is an inch longer with full height grind which should both chop VERY well and still be pretty nimble in the hand. I "Think" it will have very good feel and balance! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

AND

*** it is about $80 less than the NMSFNO - you could almost have a S5CG and a M9LE for the price of a NMSFNO!!!



I WISH I could afford to have a SPARE! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

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I agree 100% Knife Guy. I ordered anyway, even though I know money is tight. If I get desperate, I can always sell it and recoup at LEAST what I spent on it. At least that's what I told my wife!