The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
I reviewed it here. It's really a very nice knife, though quite bulky as folders go (not thick, but wide).
Honestly, although liner lock is not my favorite locking system, the liner on this one is pretty thick (probably something like 1-1,5mm). I've never really understood why people prefer frame lock, sure frame is beefier but you are more likely to accidentaly catch the frame and release the lock with a frame-lock then with a liner lock.The only reason why I didn't buy one was that I don't trust the thin liner...
In my opinion the AFD would be PERFECT as a frame lock.
Assuming you're holding the knife on it's grip, I don't see how you could catch the frame while holding the knife. You'd catch your hand.Honestly, although liner lock is not my favorite locking system, the liner on this one is pretty thick (probably something like 1-1,5mm). I've never really understood why people prefer frame lock, sure frame is beefier but you are more likely to accidentaly catch the frame and release the lock with a frame-lock then with a liner lock.
Chad... your wish will come true!
We will make a new version, that you can carr in three positions!!!
PLUS: it'll have a window breaker and no thumb stud anymore... and a new handle design... and... just be patiend my friend!
I cant wait to see the new AFD.
First off, is that removable thumstud there? Secondly, I think the older handle design was a bit better in terms of traction, or at least appears to be. Tip up clip is always a plus though!