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Hey guys, I've got a quick one for the folder guys out there :D

Starting at my new job, and I need a folder. The reason I'm asking is because I dont buy alot of folders, and frankly dont know a whole lot about them, but anyways. Its going to be doing alot of cutting, so edge retention is paramount, as in cutting large amounts of that industrial saran wrap, carboard boxs, tape, and every thing else that can be found in a ware house ;)

So, I also need to keep it somewhat sheeple friendly, I was thinking an S3OV leek, maby one of those queen folders made in D2, or even a spyderco model, mabye a native, or a endura in VG-10, so what do you think?

And as for the price, around $100 cdn, give or take $10-$20.

Thanks guys.
 
Try to find a spyderco cal jr with a FRN handle and a ZDP-189 blade. ZDP-189 tends to stand up to a lot of cutting better than anything else out there and the caly jr is not very intimidating.
 
I use an SV30 Leek for the same type of work. A lot of industrial saran wrap, plastic strapping on pallets, tape, tie wraps and tons of cardboard. The blade shape of the Leek is excellent for this type of work. If you are cutting a lot of tie wraps you need a fine pointed blade to get under the tie wrap. The SV30 retains a nice edge for a long time. It is easier to sharpen than the D2 and the ZDP-189. It is not 100% sheeple friendly with the assisted opening. Screw em.
 
Yeah, I mean its not a horrible thing to have the assisted opening, I just wanted to get them used to me using knives before I bought anything major. I've also looked a native in S3OV, but I like the leek.
 
The only thing I didnt want to do is order from the states because of our border guys, but If it came to that, then so be it.
 
I have ordered from Newgraham and had no problems. Their service is second to none and I'm sure others here would back me up with that !!!
 
I would not use anybody else now mate, he did not even stock the knife I wanted but e-mailed me straight back and said he had ordered one in !
And if you check his prices, on the TOPS knives for example, they are all under the RRP.
 
I54CM would be fine I would think. If you are cutting up a bunch of cardboard every day, anything is going to need sharpening once in a while. It'll just be a little more often with 154CM as opposed to S30V or ZDP-189.

If you are looking for total sheeple friendlyness take a look at the Fallkniven U2. The Super Gold Powder Steel that they use is hardened to 64 I believe, and is second to none in edge holding. It has a very thin flat ground blade, and should be perfect for your uses I would think. Only drawback is no thumb stud or hole, so it can be tricky to get open one handed, not sure if this is a consern or not.
 
Man, there are alot more folders than I realized, Right now im looking at knives anywhere from a Kershaw avalanche, to a spyderco D'allara. I dont think im going to need a wonder steel, just something above the norm. Vg10,154cm,S3OV, at least thats where im at right now.

I think one handed opening would be good, this is goona take some looking. :rolleyes: :D
 
You sure you wouldn't be better off with a box cutter and a lots of razor bades refills..... work better, smaller, definitely cheaper, .... plus get the Ka-Bar Dozier....
 
uuuuu, I think I found what I want, a dozier thorn in D2, not what I set out for, but I think I like it, plus $100 cdn aint bad.
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I've got 2 of those Thorns. Great knife. The blade pops out so fast, you'd think it was an assisted opener. Extremely thin, sharp edge!

How much is this price in Canadian dollars?
 
Esav Benyamin said:
I've got 2 of those Thorns. Great knife. The blade pops out so fast, you'd think it was an assisted opener. Extremely thin, sharp edge!

How much is this price in Canadian dollars?
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Around 69 dollars, but they dont ship out side of the USA when the order is under 100 dollars :(
 
I use my mini manix at work for that. But truth be told, my native lasted 3 years of pretty much what you discribed. As well as opening crates, prying out exit signs for reno, metal straps that skids of raw material comes in. All for around 60 bux at lebaron. Probably can find one somewhere by you.
 
I'd also suggest a Benchmade 710SBKD2. Over the summers I work a job very much as you describe, and I've found that my 710HSSR is about the best suited for that type of work. The high performance steel lasts a long time (either the M2 or D2), and with the 710's blade geometry I've found it still sails through cardboard and the like even when the blade has gone long past needing to be sharpened.

The last aspect of that knife I recommend is the partially serrated edge, which I would also consider even if you go for a knife from another maker. I usually don't like serrations, as they aren't generally the most efficient cutters (especially when it comes to cardboard), but for warehouse work they've made my life a whole lot easier with their ability to give a more aggressive cut, or to to give an aggressive start to a cut that you then finish with the plain edge. The serrations come in particularly handy for cutting plastic cables, zip ties, and that industrial saran wrap you refer to.

Just my $0.02.
 
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