Folder ?

Been looking for a folder for my EDC and am not finding anything Busse kin ? Any suggestions ? Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

No busse kin folders, but I have a Spyderco Tenacious (from a fellow Dog) and several Cold Steels that are good! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

+1 on Spyderco folders. My two fave folders right now are the Byrd Pelican, and a discontinued Remote Release... both plain edged.

yeah swamprat did make some folders...but they sold out way too early for me to even try... Will SY try to do one? only time will tell.

I have a ZT 0200, very nice.

Have a Benchmade 710. Very nice knife. (my 25 year knife)
Also have to give a big <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> to Spyderco as well.
Have owned many of them.

+1 On the Spyderco Endura. I also rotate a Kershaw JYD II in there as well. However, my newest and best friend is my ZT 0500 Mudd folder. Its Tonka tough and then some.

Benchmade has been a good buy for me...26 years and no problems with a Walter Brend knife in ATS 34...

I would highly recommend a Strider SnG or SMF. Great folders that get the job done in a variety of different applications.

Been carrying a CRKT Hissatsu Folder for a couple of years now, but I asked my wife for the Tenacious for Christmas. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

Will most likely be my new EDC.

Spyderco and Benchmade are good for tactical type knives. If your interested in oldies Case knives are not bad and for high end Schatt and Morgan are nice.


I'm still hoping that the yard does a folder



Ohhhhhhhhh Renee <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

My EDC is a Swamp Rat "Rat Trap" made by Blade-Tech. Steel is S30V, handles are G10. Blade is just under 4". If you can't find one, this Blade-Tech frame lock is even more rugged. It is a bit pricey, though.

Less expensive options are the Spyderco Endura lockback or the Military linerlock. Both are fine rugged folders. The Benchmade Deja voo is another favorite of mine.

If Busse won't do the folder, Scrapyard should!

Maybe a Scrapyard Folder DeathChat???? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

As much as I love Scrappers and other Busse-kin knives, it is my opinion that there are others who can do folders quite well enough. Bear in mind that no folder could possibly be as tough as a good fixed blade. But some knives just don't need to be that tough. Even if Scrap Yard put their name on it, it would likely be contracted out to a company that specializes in folders.

Spyderco Mini-Manix or full size Manix if you want a tough folder. Good luck finding one though!

I like my Spydercos. I have:

Stainless Endura
ZDP-189 Endura
Waved Delica
& Ladybugs in SS, Black & Orange.

I EDC a Ladybug and a Endura or Delica in addition to a small fixed blade.

Strider gets my #1 vote.



Also really like Spydercos. Suckers cut like lasers.

I can't see spending big bucks on a folder, I just want a sharp reasonably tough tool that I can replace if need be. I love my $18 Ka-bar Doziers. Sharpest knife out of the box I have ever purchased with good fit and finish. Not quite the knife as my Native, but sharper, steamline, and a bunch cheaper.
AI

Picked up this 1980's era SAK a couple of weeks ago, and have been using it
on a pretty regular basis.
In the spirit of the Yard (performance to cost superiority), I have to say
that I only paid $9.00 Cdn for it.

It is sure worth 9 bucks !! I have looked at just about everything imaginable and fianly have it down to a couple. Great suggestions- have looked up every one mentioned-Thanks

Kershaw and Zero Tolerance are my first choices in folders. They make a great product, and will stand behind it 110%. Their Customer Service is truly top notch, as well.

I agree with jbombelli. I have ZT, and Kershaw blades all American and super tough. Will last a lifetime.

When anyone says folders I have to say Strider.

Carried: CRK Sebenza, Rick Hinderer XM18, and Strider for the high end stuff. Also, many of the high end production knives such as Benchmade, Spyderco and some Kershaw.

In the end Strider by leaps and bounds!

I am a big Benchmade fan. I'll put my Skirmish up against most any of them.

I like my Benchmade Rukus and my ZT0500. Those are both pretty beefy.

Spyderco Mini-Manix or HK 14205 by Benchmade. Two bombproof folders!

What do you think makes it so great? I don't understand why they're so expensive. They're just S30V steel...right?

Have you ever handled one? If you have, did you get to carry it for any amount of time?

There really is something about some of them. I hated my AR, and loved my SnG and curently my SMF. My Sebenza was great and I "felt" comfortable with it. I had an Emerson that I was never at ease with. My Strider gives me a certain "reassurance" if you know what I mean. It might sounds crazy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />.

I'm not into hype, many people sing and dance about Emerson and I am not at all impressed.

Just steel and G10 that is true. You can say that about a lot of things.

I never felt the lock on the Strider would fail and the fact that I could take it apart to clean it if it gets muddy/bloody etc. You can't take apart an axis lock. Also they have a Scrap like warranty. Chris Reeve said "flicking" the knife out was bad for it. While I agree, when someone bothers to put that in their warranty papers I kind of want to gag.

Older Striders looked like they were made with a chain saw. Now they are pretty clean. Oh, they have no and I mean zero blade play and you can still flick um' out. If you tighten an Emerson where you dont have blade play you need two hands to open it.

Spyderco, Benchmade, Reeve and on and on make quality products. If you can pick up a Strider at a good price I doubt you will regret it. I was a skeptic too.




On a side note, in the end some men trust in horses, some men trust in chariots and where will you trust?

Nope, I've never handled one. The ones I saw were like $200-$300, and I just didn't understand why. My most valuable folder would probably be my ZDP-189 Endura. My other high end folders are:

Stainless Endura
Waved Endura
Waved Delica
Ladybugs (SS, Orange, Black) (Hopefully soon purple - school color)
CS X2 Voyager
CS XL Tanto Voyager (Half Serrated)
CS Recon 1 (the better quality first version)

I think that's all of them...none of those I paid more than $40-$70 for.

I have two folders, a spyderco delica 4 wave and kershaw chive. Both are great and offer different ways of opening. My next folder is the going to be another kershaw, ZT to be exact though, 0350, smaller version of the 0300.

If you like the Wave, you should try out a Waved Endura. It's much easier to open than the Waved Delica. I think it's from the extra leverage/weight of the longer blade.

Andy, at this point I have some misc slipjoints and some knives that were gifts, you know the kind. Other than that the only folder I really carry is the SMF.

I've tried the Waved Endura and didn't like it because the handles were way to long for me, but I think you're right with it being easier to open, although I have no trouble at all with my Delica.

What are the differences in the first version and the versions offered now? I was just looking at these the other day, that is why I ask.

The original ones were made in Japan, the newer ones are made in Taiwan or China. Those are generally a step down in quality control than Japan. The steel is different, though I don't remember what they are. Generally, I think it just looks crappier & cheaper overall. Here's some pics:

Mine - older style




Older style - pic from BF (not mine)


Newer style:




BF Thread: cs recon 1 - opinions

Thanks.

I was definitely looking at the new ones. It is made in Taiwan with an AUS-8 blade steel. I liked it though. I will keep an eye out for those old ones!

i just bought my first folder a benchmade wilkinsgrip its in 154cm...i got it on BF should be here soon....axis lock sounds sick! ill have pics up when it comes in.

ZT 3O1,STRIDER.

I'm a Spyderco man myself. Best combination of ergonomics, lock mechanisms, materials and ease of opening in my experience.

Nice collection.
Please,what is the 4th one down?

That's the full size Spyderco Manix. They're discontinued now. You can find them on the secondary market between 125$ and 160$, or you can wait for the new version which will be bigger and feature a lock like the top model.

Here is a picture of my SOG XL
I find its too "thin" of a handle for me.

It does seem to be pretty well made,
and was extremely sharp out of the box.