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A Becker-Lover's Favorite Folders?

willworship

willworship

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I was thinking the other day: I wonder what folding knives (not only for EDC) the other Becker guys enjoy? We all share a similar taste with regard to Becker (design, value, toughness), and I'm guessing I'll like what I see, and that I'll probably get educated on some knives I've never heard of before, and maybe I'll have to pick up a few of them, at least to tide me over until the Becker folder is in the works... :D

My newest acquisition is a Zero Tolerance 0550, designed by Rick Hinderer. I'm loving this thing. It's my first ZT, and I'm a fan.

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Other folders that I'm digging are the Ontario Rat 1 folder, the Kershaw Clash, and the Ka-Bar Mule (which got stolen from my garage... :grumpy:) They all feel great in the hand, and are all really solid for folders.

What are some of your favorites?
 
Right now my main EDC is a Spyderco Manix 2 and I love it. But, I'm definitely thinking about picking up a ZT in the future.

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Recently, it's been an orange Spydie Endura FFG and the Tenacious line, with the Resilience being my favorite of that bunch. I also have an Ontario RAT-1 that I like a lot, BM AFCK and MiniGrip, a couple Kershaw Leeks and a Chill. Overall favorite for value? Probably the RAT-1.
 
Honestly? I'm not overly fond of folders. I have a few, but that niche has been filled by the fantastic little BK-11.
 
Wolf_1989 said:
Honestly? I'm not overly fond of folders. I have a few, but that niche has been filled by the fantastic little BK-11.
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I carry my izula every day(not at work though), and I still feel I need a folder(or several), in fact when I'm not at work I usually have a large folder(from the pic above) a alox sak, and a small folder along with the izula. I think I have problems...
 
Weekdays at the office: a GEC Conductor in ebony (plus a Gerber shard)
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Weekends: a limited edition Phat Bob (plus a leatherman squirt ps4)
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That's kinda the end for folders: these two have made me lose interest in most others. I want a GEC Whaler for the wow factor even though I'll never use it, and some sort of trad with a california clip and a bail for my nessmuk trio, and I keep a SAK and TL-29 in my truck, and I have a nice TL-29 I'm going to EDC sometimes once I can get it sharp, but otherwise... I'm good :D
 
Kershaw Junkyard Dog II. Holy crap I love that folder. Too bad it's too big to carry in my state. :grumpy:
 
daizee said:
Kershaw Junkyard Dog II. Holy crap I love that folder. Too bad it's too big to carry in my state. :grumpy:
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I'm interested in that one, too. The handle looks like it's really comfortable, and the blade shape is nice. The only think I'm not thrilled about is the pocket clip position (Tip down). Kershaw does that frequently, though. I like the fact that the clip follows the contours of the handle though. The price is nice, too...
 
willworship said:
I'm interested in that one, too. The handle looks like it's really comfortable, and the blade shape is nice. The only think I'm not thrilled about is the pocket clip position (Tip down). Kershaw does that frequently, though. I like the fact that the clip follows the contours of the handle though. The price is nice, too...
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I have the regular version and the composite blade version. They are awesome, but the clip is the main reason they don't see much pocket time. I really wish it had a more subtle clip.
 
edctac said:
I carry my izula every day(not at work though), and I still feel I need a folder(or several), in fact when I'm not at work I usually have a large folder(from the pic above) a alox sak, and a small folder along with the izula. I think I have problems...
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I'm the same way. I always have my BK-14 in my work bag (and sometimes another folder...), and I always have a folder on my person. I think part of my enjoyment of folding knives is that you can do something (opening and closing) even when there's nothing to cut. It's especially fun with assisted openers. I'm a fidgeter...
 
edctac said:
I have the regular version and the composite blade version. They are awesome, but the clip is the main reason they don't see much pocket time. I really wish it had a more subtle clip.
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It would be a huge improvement even if it were blackened. It looks like a HUGE clip.
 
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