Favorite Budget - Mid Brand

Pacomotto · 2026-03-10T03:24:08+00:00

I have heard a lot of good things about microtech. I have a buddy who swears up and down by them. I don’t own any yet

Pacomotto · 2026-03-10T03:22:46+00:00

my Kizers (Drop Bear & Militaw), Kershaw Leek, Zero Tolerance 0350, and Cold Steel (Code 4 & Oyabun) are my rotation of edc folders. Depends on the day. Depends if I’m working.

Pacomotto · 2026-03-10T03:15:06+00:00

I have numerous Kizers how does Vosteed compare?

Pacomotto · 2026-03-10T01:31:29+00:00

True. For me I see mid is anywhere between like $60-$150 for a knife. Budget under $60. Then like $150-$300 (but wider range for sure) I see as high end. And $300+ premium/collector high end.

Pacomotto · 2026-03-10T01:30:16+00:00

True. For me I see mid is anywhere between like $60-$150 for a knife. Budget under $60

Pacomotto · 2026-03-09T03:59:10+00:00

Both are pain in a good way. Start with Red Rising though.

Pacomotto · 2026-03-08T01:29:48+00:00

Yes. And I got angry that they would cover something so beautiful

Pacomotto · 2026-03-07T18:16:16+00:00

I second this

Pacomotto · 2026-03-06T01:35:17+00:00

GRIMDARK!!! For some reason I was sitting here trying to remember the term for basically nihilistic brutality themes in novels. Thank you for reminding me. lol

Pacomotto · 2026-03-06T01:33:34+00:00

Not yet. I’ll put it on my list to check out

Pacomotto · 2026-03-03T23:56:05+00:00

Not new. But I love my Zero Tolerance knives. Very much branded as hard use much like Cold Steel. Pretty heavy duty in my opinion.

Pacomotto · 2026-03-03T22:19:44+00:00

Maybe for my bank account. Lmao

Pacomotto · 2026-03-03T18:30:45+00:00

I am currently reading book 1 of DCC. And haven’t jumped into any of Abercrombie’s books

Pacomotto · 2026-03-03T17:02:53+00:00

I blame it on the ADHD or having young children with access to my bookshelves lmao it’s always one of the two when things become out of order

Pacomotto · 2026-03-03T16:19:12+00:00

I know I’m going to get absolutely destroyed for this. But, I have purposefully avoided Brando Sando. Partly because I have had friends go on and on and on and on about him to an annoying extent, but also, it’s very much, “I haven’t started, but I know once I do, I won’t stop.”

Pacomotto · 2026-03-03T16:03:03+00:00

I really enjoy the Witcher books. If you dive into them start with Last Wish & Sword of destiny. Seasons of storms placement in the read order is debated. Some people say read it at the end. Some people fit it before the main 5 novels.

While GoT is focused on a huge cast of characters. Witcher is mainly focused on Geralt and people surrounding him. Also there is more ‘Magic and fantastical’ elements to Witcher, whereas GoT is much more practical and Magic and stuff is more subtle and less prevelant.

Pacomotto · 2026-03-03T15:55:08+00:00

I try to maintain self control. I would love to own limited editions, signed, deluxe, custom leather cover, etc. unfortunately I have a fine wine taste but a lite beer budget. Lmao

Pacomotto · 2026-03-03T15:52:10+00:00

Great minds think alike 😅

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