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A follow up to the thread What is the case/argument for traditionals over a modern...

Andya27

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I've been purchasing both traditional and modern knives for several months now. I tend to prefer the aesthetics of traditional pocket knives. And yet I can also appreciate the efficiency of modern single-blade folders.

Below is a photo of a few of the knives I've purchased in the past several months. I own several more, with one or two on the way. The modern folders lack a warmth and well - beauty - that I find in traditional pocket knives. What I'd be interested in knowing is if there are knives that bridge the gap between the two: perhaps providing the efficiency of a spydie hole or stud opening mechanism with the warmth, elegance, and tactile pleasure of some decent bone, wood, or stag between my fingers.

 
A few come to mind but if its got a clip or thumbstud or anything it will get moved out of here. Spyderco has a delica and endura sprint run in jigged bone with damascas steel. Sounds like thats what your looking for.
 
My basic rule of thumb is, if my grandfather would not recognize it, then it's not traditional.
 
I do have a Spyderco on the way, but it's still modern. I'm thinking the gap cannot really be bridged. As jackknife said, and said it well, his grandfather probably wouldn't recognize a Spyderco, so it's not traditional. Just wonder why there isn't something in-between traditional and modern folder.
 
Case Trapperlock and Case Mid Folding Hunter are examples of what you are looking for.
 
Andy, these thumbhole locking trapper jacks from Rough Rider bridge the gap, and not expensive either. No pocket clip, though.

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We don't do modern knives in this forum. If it's got a spydie hole, thumb stud, pocket clip etc. it's better discussed in the General Knife Discussion forum. I'll move this there now. Thanks!

There are a number of manufacturers that bridge the gap. Try looking at Mcusta, William Henry. There are others. I'm sure the community will chime in.
 
I know this isn't exactly what you were asking for, but the Northwoods Gladiator double end jack has CPM S60V steel.
 
About eight years ago I posted this.

After much pondering, I have realized I would just love a lockback with a full stag handle, dual thumbstuds, and a non-tapered stainless steel blade.

I have also discovered that such a knife was never in production.

Close alternatives, like the Boker Panther, do not meet my (admittedly moderate) quality standards.

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Cold Steel Lone Star Hunter (with thumb nick)

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You can get it with a thumb stud as well, but the nick is more "traditional". The pocket clip will come off if you want to take it off.
 
Benchmade Bone Collector has cocobolo handles, traditional styled blade, but it has screw together construction and a pocket clip. It doesn't have thumb studs or a spydie hole, but if you know what you're doing you can easily flick the blade out one handed.

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My favorite hybrid is this lil jewel, the Kershaw Double Cross (sorry that I don't have a pic of mine, but here is a borrowed picture):

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It is one of my favorite knives and, IMHO, the best of both worlds. Has a great traditional look to it, yet can be opened and closed one-handed. Great knife but didn't sell well. A limited few were made and can be found relatively cheaply for a beautiful, well made knife. I understand why it didn't sell well, though. Traditionalists don't care for the thumb studs and liner locks. Modern fans don't care for the traditional, 2-bladed appearance. It sort of fell into a no-man's land. But I love it. I should have bought 2... ;)
 
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