Anyone recommend a big, serrated folder?

I'd chose Spyderco over CS any given day, week or year.

If you want an even larger sheepsfoot folder, take a look at Spyderco's Atlantic Salt. (I've been using a Spydie Tasman Salt for ~2 years and have no complaints.) Same design, slightly longer blade and the H1 steel is impervious to rust corrosion because it contains no carbon. Just doesn't have the Emerson wave -but that's what a Spydie hole is for. Comparison shop for a better price than MSRP.

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You want a big folder with serrations with lots of cutting power?

I can't think of many knives as deserving of that description as a vaquero.
 
You can have your choice of a full serrated blade on many of Spyderco's models, so I'd look there first. Their pattern is generally easier to sharpen as well.
 
Second on the Spyderco Rescue in some variation. Their pattern is easier to sharpen on the Sharpmaker, that's for sure. Never tried one of theirs any other way. If you're not limited to sheepfoot, the Cold Steel Vaquero's are much bigger, if bigger is better for you.
 
Also Byrd makes some sheepsfoot models with full serrations, for a bargain price.
I'm guessing you're wanting this for rescue/emergency work?
 
I had a first generation vaquero and can honestly say it was one He## of a knife.

It was great for yardwork and other such tasks, not to mention the "now this is a knife" moments.

Sold it as there were too many "now this is a knife" moments and as a carry knife such incedents can be troublesome.
 
I have had a Spyderco Atlantic Salt for a few years.
It's a great EDC blade.
Spyderco can't be beat for value.
 
Depending on how much you want to spend, Spyderco and Byrd have that market niche pretty well covered. At one end, the Byrd Cara Cara Rescue is great for an economy class cutter. At the other end, the new H-1 Mariner is out; rustproof end to end, sheepsfoot blade with lotsa teeth and as long as I can legally carry here (4" limit). I don't even like stainless handles and I'm thinking about picking one up. ;)
 
Spyderco Police full serrated, got one, love it. Although I must admit it scares the living shlit out of the sheeple. But that's part of the fun.:D
 
Spyderco full serrated, first choice. An Endura in ZDP-189, or a Military.
Second choice is a Cold Steel in VG-1.
The Cold Steel Large Voyager is excellent for the money IMO.
Made in Japan, as are many Spyderco's.
(The Endura is made in Japan; the Military in the USA.)
 
You might want to consider a Victorinox Trekker with the black handles. Mine came last week and I have been amazed at how it performs in my "real" world. Nylon ty-raps, cord, rope, cardboard, plastic blister packages, wood, nylon web straps, aluminum cans, etc. I have never been fond of SAKs, but this one has changed my mind. I learned about it on this forum.
 
Thanks everybody. Good stuff.

I'll probably end up with a Spyderco Rescue model.

But those big honkin Cold Steel folders are still pretty cool.

I have my share of folders already. Mostly small, straight blades. I just wanted to have some variety because you never know when you have to cut something in a hurry.

Thanks again people.
-Mike
 
The fully serrated Endura or Rescue are the best choices I can think of that are on the market at the moment, but if you can find a used Benchmade fully serrated AFCK that's a hell of a knife as well. I have one I bought in the late 90's and I just love it.
 
I prefer straight blades myself, but when someone says "serrated", I think "Spyderco."

I EDC a plain edge Endura, and I've been eying a Rescue.
 
The Vaquero (grande) when turned around in the pocket so the clip hangs in the "watch pocket" sets up a draw that is extremely fast and the knife will end up in the inverted position - serrations out. Very pratical ...
 
fully serrated spyderco atr is a pretty high performer if you can find one. D'allara rescue is also a good knife especially for the price, but I don't like the design of the ball lock on this particular model. When downward pressure is applied to the blade, the ball is pushed upwards towards the spine and slightly splits the metal lined frn handle scales away from the spine. I haven't been able to make the lock fail though and of all the rescue blades out there, I think this knife is probably the best value.
 
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