Baker's Dozen...

[barcbsa]

Here is my current collection of Barry Wood & Mike Irie folders. IMHO, the most unique and strongest folders that were ever made.

Left to right: Mk.8, Mk. 3 Special, Model B stag, Model B maroon Micarta, Model B brown Micarta, Model B G10.

All are model Mk.10

Half way open

Closed

 

[beluga]

can you flip them like balisongs ? i had to ask

 

[barcbsa]

can you flip them like balisongs ? i had to ask

Rumor has it... if you find one with a really weak spring, grind down the small pin that's on the inside of the handle plates, and you're a whole lot more coordinated than I am, you can flip it open and closed like a butterfly knife... I've never done that.

 

[beluga]

very cool. are you supposed to open them one-handedly ? i've never handled one before and this design really intrigues me.

 

[barcbsa]

very cool. are you supposed to open them one-handedly ? i've never handled one before and this design really intrigues me.

I don't think they were made to but if you've got really good finger dexterity, wwith a lot of practice you can.

 

[abcdef]

sweet stag

 

[peterinct]

I've always liked that mechanism too! AWESOME collection.

Recently at a show, I saw a REALLY nice damascus model B. The seller probably didn't really want to sell it, as the price was FAR more than what seemed appropriate.

Peter