Any thoughts on a tough folder with 5 inch blade

Check out some of the Cold Steel offerings - they tend to go big along with strong more than other MFG's. 5" blades on folders are not too common. Cold Steel offers a few in that category or close to it.

The Spartan is 4.5"
The Espada Series is 3.5, 5.5 and 7.5"
The Rajah II is 6"

http://www.coldsteel.com/folding-knives.html
 
Reeek said:
Check out some of the Cold Steel offerings - they tend to go big along with strong more than other MFG's. 5" blades on folders are not too common. Cold Steel offers a few in that category or close to it.

The Spartan is 4.5"
The Espada Series is 3.5, 5.5 and 7.5"
The Rajah II is 6"
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Yup, Cold Steel was the first mfg. I thought of reading the OP.
 
Megafolders used to be a regular item but now smaller hard-use seems to be the norm.

Too bad Camillus isn't around to make more CUDA Maxxes. If you're OK with the cost, Darryl Ralph has a forum here now at HTM Knives. Check out Extrema Ratio for another expensive brand.

Cold Steel, of course, including their Voyager and Vaquero series. SOG has a couple of 5" folders, the Pentagon Elite II and Spec-Elite II.
 
Thanks for the input guys and yes Esav, cost does have to be part of it. Maybe $200 max. I would be ecstatic with a Darrel Ralph. :D

A rajah 2 might fit the bill with a little modification.
 
I have a CS Gunsite with a 5" blade, but they don't make those anymore.
 
I have an informal "set" -- the Gunsite II and a 5" Voyager to with it. They look good together. :)
 
Grayman just came ot with a MASSIVE folder, the Satu, looks reeeaaaaalllly tough. Limited run though, I don't know if they're still available.
 
Not bad looking, not really massive actually. A bit expensive. Probably a good piece of equipment. I do like the design.

According to the website, still available.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
Not bad looking, not really massive actually. A bit expensive. Probably a good piece of equipment. I do like the design.

According to the website, still available.
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Yeah, not really massive. A lot bigger folder than I'm use to though, so kinda massive for me.
 
Though not quite 5.0" blade, actually 4 5/8", the Ontario Hossom Retribution I is a very tough folder. Built like a brick sh*thouse with thick titanium liners (.100" thick), and a thicker blade at .200". Course it is a sheath carry only folder......unless you have the desire to turn it into a pocket clip folder, cause it is possible.:)

Just a stock photo.


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