carbon steel

[davek14]

carbon steel folding knives are a trickly business, especially if you're looking for easy to sharpen steels, like 1095. The vast majority are slipjoints, of which there are a wide variety. Take a look at the Case cv line, e.g.

For folders that also have one handed opening and carry clips, the list narrows enormously (as you can, I've been working on this for some time). I highly recommend the Mooremaker Roper. Also check out the Case Mid Folding Hunter, a hybrid between traditional and modern folders. I have also adapted a Mercator K55K with 1095 for modern use; let me know if you want details.

Finally, check out Gene Wiseman. He makes slipjoints with 1095 at a very reasonable price.

What did you do to the mercator? I drilled the handle and put in a pin for the heel of the blade to hit when closing. "Cat" knives are decent steel but the tip hits when closing instead of the heel of the blade. I hate that.

 

[Gershwin]

Are D2-steel knives a bit more money? (Me seeking steels less .. ? .. expensive than S30V.)

Have heard a couple things about D2 and it seems maybe an interesting steel. Just now went to Dozier, but saw $$.

cheers