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twinboysdad
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Sage 3 thoughts?

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got a shot at a like new with no box for about $75. No experience what so ever with Sages at all
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I personally would jump at it but that's me. I like to try new locks personally and I like new colors.
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Love the Bolt Action Lock.
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Get it. Especially at that price point. I have recently purchased a sage 1 and can't carry anything else right now
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Do it. Love the sage 3. One of my most carried.
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Cant EVER go wrong with a Sage.
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Get it
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Buy it!
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Its a good knife. I personally prefer the Sage 1, 2, and 4 over the 3. But for $75 its a good buy.
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All the Sage series models have excellent ergonomics, all are equally well built, all share basically the same blade shape, thickness, and steel, as well as the same clip. I'd say that, especially for that price, you can't go wrong.
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At that price I would jump on it even though I don't really care for that one. The handle on that one is about a quarter of an inch longer than on the other Sage models and I really don't care for the lock but if I could find one like new for $75 I would buy it in spite of all that.
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Like others have said, jump on it for that price. Since it has no box, that would just encourage you to carry/use it rather than keep it on the shelf :) . I happen to have a Ti Sage in my pocket today, the whole series has a great feel in the hands. A little bit thicker than the Caly series, but very comfortable, great ergonomics.
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I recently acquired a NIB Sage 3 in a trade for my used Urban. I like the Sage 2 WAYYYY better than the Sage 3. I didn't care for the bolt action lock. I traded with intent to sell and flipped it right away.
Edit: For $75 it's worth it. It's a great knife just not a replacement for my Sage 2.
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I have all the Sage knives. The Sage 3 is my least favorite of the series, but at $75, I agree... a good buy!
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I didn't think I would like the bolt action when I originally bought it. But it has really grown on me over the years. The knife is a real tank with the solid G10 back and liners. But it is smooth as silk and as everyone has noted, the ergonomics are among the best of any knife, anywhere. For $75 it is a steal!

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