classic bolstered production tactical knives?

[matt009au]

I'll be up front about it, my knife tastes are stuck in the mid-late 80s and early 90s.

The classic tactical knives of this period like the Terzuolas and Emersons of the world typically had ti bolsters, a liner lock, thumb stud or disc and some synthetic handles. To be honest I am surprised we don't see this style more in the production world. The only one that springs to mind is the JW Smith/ Boker SD3.

Any other current productions that people can think of which fit this classic style?

Some eye candy

 

[gazz98]

Benchmade Barrage, 710 series by McHenry & William, no89 by McH & W

Spyderco Vallotton, Southard Hanan, Firefly, & Myrtly

 

[craytab]

Benchmade Crooked River. Not exactly like you describe but a different take on it.

 

[matt009au]

Benchmade Barrage, 710 series by McHenry & William, no89 by McH & W

Spyderco Vallotton, Southard Hanan, Firefly, & Myrtly

Good suggestions mate. I forgot about that Vallotton will have to do something about that one.

The Barrage I've had my eye for a while, sucks that there ain't a non-assisted version for us oppressed Aussies.

 

[SW-EDC]

Check out the Protech Magic since you'll be looking at double actions

 

[matt009au]

This boker sd3 is nearly perfection

 

[palonej]

Another Boker. It’s a pretty good one too.
Joe

 

[Rich S]

Buck Glacier is a less expensive alternative. Chinese made, but with good old Buck 420HC steel.



Rich

 

[matt009au]

View attachment 812759 Another Boker. It’s a pretty good one too.
Joe

Ohh baby. What model is that one mate? For some reason my memory brings the word 'pup' to mind. Probably way off.

 

[palonej]

matt009au
I was hoping you knew Matt!!
Got it off the Exchange and totally forgot the name!
Good solid work knife tho.
Joe

 

[Jack_Burton]

Some are ok but, with regards to Emerson, I've personally come to the conclusion that their refusal to alternate the blade grinds depending on what your dominant hand is as well as their overall build quality (virtually no detent) and fit & finish just doesn't justify their cost.

Even if they have bolsters. To me, they look like a knife that was assembled from a build your own kit in someone's garage over a weekend.

Their price MUST reflect the type of steel used and the heat treatment of said steel because I surely don't see the price reflected in the fit & finish.

But, to each their own I guess. No offense to Emerson fans, they just ain't my cup of tea. I guess I'm glad they're a USA made product, as long as the buyer fully understands that they're made the way they are on purpose.

 

[matt009au]

matt009au
I was hoping you knew Matt!!
Got it off the Exchange and totally forgot the name!
Good solid work knife tho.
Joe

Scrolled through every damn Boker to find it lol
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BO...ng-knife-vg10-stonewash-blade-micarta-handles

Also, FFS Jack Burton, take the Emerson bashing elsewhere and stop trying to de-rail the thread.

 

[matt009au]

matt009au
I was hoping you knew Matt!!
Got it off the Exchange and totally forgot the name!
Good solid work knife tho.
Joe

Out of interest mate is the lock ti or steel on that one.

Boker Squail also looks alright. Though I do worry about the quality of the non Germanic Bokers.

https://images.knifecenter.com/knif...om/knifecenter/boker/images/01BO310.jpg&w=545

 

[DocJD]

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP...-Knife-3-34-inch-S30V-Plain-Blade-G10-Handles
I'll 2nd the Vallotton ! Somehow both elegant and bank vault strong . Wow , I see now there's also a small version , too .

 

[NJBillK]

Some are ok but, with regards to Emerson, I've personally come to the conclusion that their refusal to alternate the blade grinds depending on what your dominant hand is as well as their overall build quality (virtually no detent) and fit & finish just doesn't justify their cost.

Even if they have bolsters. To me, they look like a knife that was assembled from a build your own kit in someone's garage over a weekend.

Their price MUST reflect the type of steel used and the heat treatment of said steel because I surely don't see the price reflected in the fit & finish.

But, to each their own I guess. No offense to Emerson fans, they just ain't my cup of tea. I guess I'm glad they're a USA made product, as long as the buyer fully understands that they're made the way they are on purpose.

Glad you chimed in. I am sure the OP got plenty of useful leads from your post.

 

[palonej]

Not really sure, not carrying it today Matt, but if I had to guess I’d have to say steel.
I’d also have to say I was pleasantly surprised at the build quality! It is very good. It is also very comfy in hand.
Has great flicking action also. I really have no complaints at all.
Joe

Out of interest mate is the lock ti or steel on that one.

Boker Squail also looks alright. Though I do worry about the quality of the non Germanic Bokers.

https://images.knifecenter.com/knif...om/knifecenter/boker/images/01BO310.jpg&w=545

 

[LX_Emergency]

You might also like the Kizer Kane vanguard. It's a stainless steel bolstered flipper knife with vg10 for under 60 Buenos

 

[matt009au]

Seems Boker is the main brand out there which fits the bill.

Kirby Lambert Blitz is another one. If only they had a larger version.

 

[matt009au]

The Boker JW Smith arrived yesterday and at first impressions it is a winner. Perfect fit and finish, great design, built in the classic style, albeit with bearings and a deep carry clip.

And just for the fun of it, some more Terzuola porn:

My Mk1

And my pair of ATCFs

 

[Chounch McGavin]

Protech Godson Auto G10 Silver/Black