Advice on a small Custom Framelock Folder, please.

[alex in germany]

Hi,

im looking for a small Custom Framelock or Linerlock Folder to replace my Mini UDT in my EDC rotation.

Only one i found is the Leafstorm from Kevin Wilkins.
http://www.wilkins-knives.com/folderpages_all/leafstorm/leafstorm_e.html

max. Blade lenght 2,5"

Any other recommendations ?

regards, Alex

 

[T.K.C.]

If you can find a Peter Atwood Solar Arc, they are an excellent custom framelock, with a 2.5 inch blade.(It is the knife that is my avatar, by the way.)

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

Alex,
Email me off the forum, I might have just what your looking for.
knifemaker_1999@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Chuck

 

[Joss]

Another option is to get a Sebenza - they're better made than most customs I've seen.

 

[T.K.C.]

Joss, it is funny you mention that, as I was thinking about suggestion a Sebbie too. And since he has already discovered kevin Wilkins......I don't know if you like Jens Anso's work, but perhap he could make you something with a 2.5 inch blade. Here is his site: http://www.ansoknives.com/

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Jens would be a great choice. As nice a guy as you will find, and he makes superb knives.

 

[alex in germany]

Hi,

thanks for your help Guy´s.

I allready have a small Sebenza.

The Leafstorm is still my #1


Greetings, Alex

 

[T.K.C.]

Have you seen these Wilkins folders? http://www.bladeart.com/artists/kevin_wilkins/kevin_wilkins.htm I am a a big Kevin Wilkins fan!! I soooo want a Ghost Dog Pup, titaniun framelock, G-11 on othe other side, and S90V.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

By the way, I didn't mention that I think Kevin's knives are amongst the best deals around. High quality and very reasonably priced.

 

[daberti]

Have you seen these Wilkins folders? http://www.bladeart.com/artists/kevin_wilkins/kevin_wilkins.htm I am a a big Kevin Wilkins fan!! I soooo want a Ghost Dog Pup, titaniun framelock, G-11 on othe other side, and S90V.

I've just received my F4 S90V with TiAlN coating. What a nice piece of engineering and workmanship!

 

[T.K.C.]

Congrats on the new knife!

 

[daberti]

Congrats on the new knife!

Thanks. And the very best is that here in Italy the Large Sebbie, with no bells and whistles, would have costed 200EUR more :jerkit:
I'll post some pictures ASAP

Best

 

[flatgrinder]

I'd go with Kevin for a true handmade -and the quality is very good.

I personally feel his knives are "worth it" compared to a Sebenza. I have two sebenzas (one small regular and a large classic) -and the heat treat isn't too good for edge retention. My Buck Mayo TNT outcuts both of them.

If you're looking for a cheaper framelock, the Buck Mayo TNT is a good choice too. Simple, functional and lightweight.

 

[daberti]

I'd go with Kevin for a true handmade -and the quality is very good.

I personally feel his knives are "worth it" compared to a Sebenza. I have two sebenzas (one small regular and a large classic) -and the heat treat isn't too good for edge retention. My Buck Mayo TNT outcuts both of them.

If you're looking for a cheaper framelock, the Buck Mayo TNT is a good choice too. Simple, functional and lightweight.

Kevin triple tempers its blades, with a cryo treatment also. This makes a HUGE difference. My S90V F4 performs a 59-60HRC !
I'm with Flatgrinder: Sebbies aren't good for edge retention.