A titanium framelock around 10 inches long?

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el gigantor

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The Bestech Keen II in Marbled Carbon Fiber has been calling my name since I first came across it. At 9.8 inches in length, and using titanium and CF as building blocks, on paper it's the perfect knife for me. I ask you folks, are there other knives out there with similar dimensions that aren't $10,000 customs? My Hinderer XM-24 is the biggest knife I own, but I'm looking for something a bit more long and lean.
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if ya dont care about foreign built......kansept bison bowie is a big folder worth a look. I got little girl sized hands and its massive to me. 9.61" overall...4.25" blade. big handle. not super duper thick, but not scrawny either.....
 
other one i own thats big and not cold steel xl big is the maserin reactor. its 9.65" and 4.13" blade ... .but discontinued and not excactly super easy to find
 
Nothing not already mentioned on a 10" Ti frame lock that big. If you like the path less travelled, there are 10" steel lever locks with 4.5" blades out there for about $400.

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There is also one I’m remembering from a maker here. I believe had woods in the name and it might’ve been some sort of modified frame lock. I also remember his box or paperwork came with a red wax seal, but I can’t find it now.


Also this

 
Almost forgot, the Greyman Satu is 9.8" long open. I believe they are discontinued, but they do show up in the secondary market and can be had a a decent price if you are quick. Sometimes. That's a solid chunk of knife, anyway.

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Olamic Rainmaker.

Mine has some QC issues. After a few openings, the blade goes off centered. Not the best knife for use, however a knife that taught me a powerful lesson.

Choose wisely, Grasshopper!
 
If 9.5” open / 5.5” closed is close enough to 10” for you, perhaps you would like to join the Spyderco Military 2 party? I have two of these big folders wearing Ti slabs from Rockscale Design and they are wonderful! Lots of variety in blade steel. Always great heat treat and sharpened well from the Spyderco factory. Compression lock is strong and safe. All-in, total cost might get the wife to raise an eyebrow but, shouldn’t hit your blade budget too hard. Casey at LynchNW offers milled Ti clips that help these carry very well in pocket. Shoutout to REK Josh for the DLC coating, sharpening and tuning these big folders for me…
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MrMoose said:
If 9.5” open / 5.5” closed is close enough to 10” for you, perhaps you would like to join the Spyderco Military 2 party? I have two of these big folders wearing Ti slabs from Rockscale Design and they are wonderful! Lots of variety in blade steel. Always great heat treat and sharpened well from the Spyderco factory. Compression lock is strong and safe. All-in, total cost might get the wife to raise an eyebrow but, shouldn’t hit your blade budget too hard. Casey at LynchNW offers milled Ti clips that help these carry very well in pocket. Shoutout to REK Josh for the DLC coating, sharpening and tuning these big folders for me…
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Oh, great idea! Rockscale Ti scales raise the lever of every knife they make them for.
 
Maxace Sandstorm! It's an integral, plus it has a screw down LBS as a secondary lock a la Lionsteel, and a tertiary lock in the form of a threaded pin. Mine is a V1:

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Just know that many people find that you need to be extra careful not to touch the lockbar on this model when opening, or the detent gets ridiculously stiff. It flies open with the right technique though, I really like mine.
 
el gigantor said:
The Bestech Keen II in Marbled Carbon Fiber has been calling my name since I first came across it. At 9.8 inches in length, and using titanium and CF as building blocks, on paper it's the perfect knife for me. I ask you folks, are there other knives out there with similar dimensions that aren't $10,000 customs? My Hinderer XM-24 is the biggest knife I own, but I'm looking for something a bit more long and lean.
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Nice looking knife. Price seems ok too. I would like the blade thickness to be thinner but thats about it.

I'm not in to Chinese knives but I would consider this one due to the size. Very tempting.
 
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