Recommendation? Are there any production folders with these characteristics?

MTHall720

MTHall720

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Due to ongoing battles with Arthritis I have pretty much given up on traditionals with the exception of light pull lockback and slipjoints. What I would like to know is there are any traditional inspired folders with the following features?
1) Longer blade of at least 3.7 inches up to 4 or more in length
2) A fairly straight edge like a Wharncliffe or Lambs foot or other pattern.
3) Light pull of maybe 3-5 pounds with no half stops
4) Relatively heavy yet a single blade.

I know there may be no such thing but thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Thanks in advance for any input on this.
 
Maybe Otter Messer? I'm not sure how big those are.
There are French traditionals with straight edges. Maybe have a look at Au Sabot for something you like. They have a pretty extensive line, last I knew, and if they're not expensive enough, you could look for the pattern you like from other companies.
 
If you could tolerate two blades, I’d recommend looking for a jumbo size trapper with a wharncliffe blade, plenty of those to be found.
 
Tonneau and Langres are straight-edged patterns. I'm sure there are others.
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Here's a donjon- I was spelling it right:
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Looks like schatt and Morgan did a single blade wharncliffe trapper with a long pull I bet would be pretty manageable
 
And plenty of swaybacks with sheepsfoot blades would fit this, but closer to 3” blade range. 4” and up is fairly large for a traditional pattern.
 
MTHall720 said:
Due to ongoing battles with Arthritis I have pretty much given up on traditionals with the exception of light pull lockback and slipjoints. What I would like to know is there are any traditional inspired folders with the following features?
1) Longer blade of at least 3.7 inches up to 4 or more in length
2) A fairly straight edge like a Wharncliffe or Lambs foot or other pattern.
3) Light pull of maybe 3-5 pounds with no half stops
4) Relatively heavy yet a single blade.

I know there may be no such thing but thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Thanks in advance for any input on this.
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I have one of these and it appears to check most of the boxes. And it’s a great kitchen knife too! 😃 Plus it’s reasonably priced. Very easy pull.
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They're not especially heavy, but you might look at the Victorinox florist's knife.
 
If you can't find a traditional that meets your criteria consider a Spyderco UK Pen Knife (UKPK). I'm mentioning it here only because it might be a good solution for your arthritis (that I also have) and it is a (modified) slip joint. The drop point version is probably closer to resembling a traditional than the leaf shape blade. Favoring that knife does not keep me from enjoying my traditionals as well.
 
buckthorn said:
If you can't find a traditional that meets your criteria consider a Spyderco UK Pen Knife (UKPK). I'm mentioning it here only because it might be a good solution for your arthritis (that I also have) and it is a (modified) slip joint. The drop point version is probably closer to resembling a traditional than the leaf shape blade. Favoring that knife does not keep me from enjoying my traditionals as well.
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A UK- legal pen knife would have to have no more than a three-inch cutting edge, though, wouldn't it?
 
I have arthritis in my hands and fingers so I know how it is. I do carry a flipper that works great for me but for a traditional I prefer the Buck 110. And when it gets worse I have a 110 auto.
 
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