OK guys- I am looking for a bomb proof large folder. I have quite a few folders- but for some reason I want a really large one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />. Benchmade ? Swamp ? Any suggestions greatly appreciated-Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

need it be useful or badass?

if the former, i say Spyderco. if the latter, go get a ZT0302.

I am thinking I want it to be more on the useful side. For some reason I have just been needing ( wanting) a big useful badass folder <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. I held a Benchmade in my hand at the Eugene show last year and cannot remember which model it was <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> ? It just felt right. One of those rare times I didn't pull the trigger <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />. I am thinking I DESERVE to buy myself some Christmas gifts and this is one of em <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />. Thanks- I will jump over and look at your suggestions <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Strider SnG is money is no object...or an Emerson Commander!

I would check out the Spyderco Military...It's a nice knife and large. Also the Endura by Spyderco - it's a little cheaper. Really depends on what you want to spend and what you want in the knife...Strider, Emerson, Reeves, etc. are all nice but in the pricey range. Benchmade makes some nice knives also. I like my Griptillian. Again, depends on what you are looking for...Steel? Handle material? Lock type? etc. etc.

another vote for the ZT 0300 (frame lock), or the more compact version, ZT 0350 (real thick liner lock).

i will vote dan's folder he's announcing soon. (but don't tell anyone, it's a secret.) other wise i vote emerson cqc 10

Well, for REALLY large knives, I like Cold Steel.

X2 with Dumpster Mutt


In the same blade length is the Rajah, which Horn Dog bought and said he likes.

Then if you want a REALLY big knife, there's the XL Espada. It has a 7.5" blade, with an overall length of 16 3/4"!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

I have a cold steel voyager with the 5" tanto blade. not a bad knife. feels hefty in the hands.

Me too. These are the folders I brought with me to college my last year.

Thanks Guys- I knew you would have answers <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

andy always has the answer. go ahead. try him.