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There are numerous reasons why folder collecting is more popular.
First off, you can actually carry your $custom$ folder to work, in your pocket and show your friends. A large bowie might draw a crowd of people wearing blue.
A fine folder collection can fit inside a briefcase. They are easier to store, ship and trade.
Like most people, I was attracted to folders first. I incorrectly assumed that a folders more numerous parts made it more difficult to make and therefore more "advanced". Boy was I wrong. Most custom folders are no better than many high end factory knives in the performance area. They do look and feel a lot nicer though.....
First off, you can actually carry your $custom$ folder to work, in your pocket and show your friends. A large bowie might draw a crowd of people wearing blue.
A fine folder collection can fit inside a briefcase. They are easier to store, ship and trade.
Like most people, I was attracted to folders first. I incorrectly assumed that a folders more numerous parts made it more difficult to make and therefore more "advanced". Boy was I wrong. Most custom folders are no better than many high end factory knives in the performance area. They do look and feel a lot nicer though.....