I am actually very particular about my folders. So, I have a hard time getting excited about a folder until I see what it might have to offer.

INFI, SR77, SR101, or whatever - all great for various reasons, but there are many little details about a folder that to me are more relevant than toughness of steel.

And I personally, "STRONGLY" prefer stainless in a folder over non-stainless.

I don't need to have a folder made out of "nuclear" tough steel when "reasonably" tough and corrossion resistance are current options. My folders get sweated on and lots of humidity. And if I intend EDC, then I personally want relatively low maintenance.

To me, there are PLENTY of great stainless steel options that make great blades for a folder.
The design of a folder is WAY more important to me than nuclear toughness... * when "reasonably" tough and corrossion resistent is an option.

Not that I wouldn't possibly buy an INFI or SR77 folder, but there are lots of little details in a folder design that are relevant to me.

Generally speaking, a fixed bladed knife is way more simple in design than a folder. There are many more individual pieces and much more detail involved in a folder. I don't see that Dan or Jerry have too much interest in the hassles of making a folder. Unless they just want to.

I think most of us take for granted the details and extra effort involved in making a folder that is good by today standards. You have to sell many thousands to justify the effort. Or you have to do some partnering and sharing of parts, tooling and or design. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

.... or you sell $350 - $400 folders like Chris Reeve or similar.

The Sebenza and certain other folders may be awesome, but I am not too interested in paying $300 - $400 for folders.


I hate to spoil the party and I could be wrong, but I seriously doubt Scrap Yard has a folder coming any time soon (.... if ever ?).


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