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

[timberweasel]

Besides, those hybrids look really fugly to me.

Yeah, I kinda like a knife that knows what it wants to be, too...

*ETA: Caveat for every rule! I've seen some very nice modern folders that use traditional materials, though, and vice-versa... the jigged-bone Spyderco Endura/Delica, or the carbon fiber Case Soddie, for examples.

 

[mmarkh]

Andy, these thumbhole locking trapper jacks from Rough Rider bridge the gap, and not expensive either. No pocket clip, though.

Those make my eyes hurt.:barf:

 

[HwangJino]

I Consider these as beautiful.

 

[Sonnydaze]

I carried a traditional when I was a kid. Then, I went modern. Not going back. I cannot think of anything a traditional offers to me, although differing opinions are great.

 

[Valle]

Hey Valle! Have you ever considered a Cold Steel Mackinac and getting some custom scales? Might be worth a look...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgoNrfqa0Mg

-Brett

Thanks for the suggestion Brett, but I am not a fan of the Mackinac/Lone Star. With that size and weight, I would rather carry a fixed blade. In fact, it seems that´s what I aways end up doing. Sometimes I throw my new Case trapper, or a GEC Pemberton in my back pocket as well.

Even so, the hypothetical knife I described above has kept me interested for quite some time, to the point of contacting a couple of custom makers. The first one I contacted only wished to sell his own models and designs, with little room for customer input. The second one told me he was not adding anyone to his waiting list at that time, but was interested in my ideas. We kept exchanging emails back and forth, and he made helpful suggestions and improvements to my design. In the end, he just said it all again, that his waiting list had grown enormously long, and that he, regrettably, had no room for any new customers in it.

Oh well.

 

[billym]

One more for both! The traditional for everyday tasks and the modern for that "one hand" moment and that time you wish you had stayed home or brought more with you.
I have never stopped carrying a modern knife and the model I carry has not rotated out in over 4 years but I also carry MANY other knives I use more often for daily tasks.
SAKs, Opinels, old and new slipjoints of several patterns keep life interesting and fun. They are great tools and if I ever left that "other EDC knife" at home I would never feel naked with the other knife I happened to have with me that day; even the two or three in my glove box that I forgot about. Even keep an AGR 2.5 Titanium Lockback in my wallet because it fits in there.
But yes there are traditional lockback designs that bridge the gap and modern designs that use traditional handle materials. I love the William Henry stuff; that is as close to jewelry as I can ever get.

 

[humblerodent]

Chris Reeve Mnandi. Modern and beautiful.

 

[JOELSM]

Also:


Almar Eagle Folding Knife with honey jigged bone might fit the bill.

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[jkulysses]

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):

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...

Most all of the hybrids just look weird to me but I have to say this Kershaw looms fantastic & really appeals to me. How is the fit & finish on yours? I've never bought one of KAI's Japanese made knives.

 

[gooeytek]

Some Fallknivens (Tre Kronor, U-series) fit the bill. Maybe the Burger-designed Bokers (Exskelibur, Exskelimoor) too.

 

[Alnamvet68]

Case ends the "case" on so many levels why a traditional is preferred over so called "modern" knives....

 

[george65]

I like smaller knives with natural materials and no clip.
Terzuola with bone

 

[sideways]

Things traditional folders have going for them
- Thinner blade stock and narrower blades makes slicing easier
- Smaller overall footprint in the pocket

Things modern folders have going for them
- Flow through designs make for easier clean up
- Heavy duty locks and beefy blades are overbuilt to stand up to abuse
- Modern materials can give a weight advantage
- Faster opening

I would love a knife that uses a modern flow through designed handle, with a modern solid lock, but that has the traditional thin and narrow blade profile. Much like the blade saintlybrees posted.

 

[philllll]

Here's a cool video KershawGuy did of the Double Cross

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