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dshairs

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ive had a Smith and Weason Oasis knife for a while now, and after a recent purchace of a glock survival knife (great knife IMO), i decided i should look for a new folder, one i feel i can really trust. I am looking for a knife that has the quality and dependabality (pardon my spelling) of Benchmade, something i can trust not to fail when i really need it, but i like the older style handles, wood or bone. also fast deployment is a must, i.e at least a thumb stud. hopefully falling under $100. any suggestions??
 
Case made a one handed opener with a bone handle for a while. I will try to find a link. It blended the modern thumbstud with classic production. Not my cup of tea, but it might fit your request.
 
The only other traditionally styled knives that I am aware of with thumbstuds are Kershaw's Double Cross and Double Duty. They are both 2 blade folders that have wood handles. Even though they're not my style with the thumbstuds, I think the shared liner lock is a neat idea. I don't have any personal experience with either, but they might work for you.
 
I second the Case Trapperlock. There are some good reviews on Youtube.com.

-- Mark
 
Well, ok, no thump stub. But there´s great and one-and-only ;) Buck 110.

It´s a real heavy duty folder, where you can do everything you want at any time. Really a hell of a knife.

Kind regards
Andi
 
Boker do a number of classically styled pieces - and although they open OHO, it is with a pinchgrip, like the Buck
 
Case Trapperlock was the first knife that came to my mind I've seen quite a few of these and all have had very nice F&F also Boker made or makes one called the trapperliner.
 
the case mid folding hunter has a thumb stud, bone handles, CV (carbon steel) blade, pocket clip (next to useless IMO) and a liner locking mechanism that backs up the slipjoint backspring. It is slightly larger than the mini-griptilian and slightly smaller than a delica. Using the thumb stud with the pressure of the backspring is difficult but if the liner lock happens to fail there is still the slipjoint spring tension keeping the blade from closing. Think of it as a traditional slipjoint with a backup liner lock. All in all it is a nice little knife that blends traditional material with the modern conveniences (for some) of a one hand opening mechanism and a pocket clip... YMMV
 
puukkoman said:
Al Mar Eagle/Falcon/Hawk.
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Here are some examples of the various sizes & handles:
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i liked the mid folding hunter alot, but its in the vault and hard to find, specifically the stag one..so i think i decided on the Pocket Worn Caramel Large Folding Hunter by case
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and i can attach a "kwik stud" to it
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any opinions on this???
 
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One thing (if you haven't actually handled one, that is) to consider is that it's a big honkin' knife. A little over 5" closed and, I want to say, something around 8oz.
 
Moved to "General Knife Discussion" to broaden the discussion and choices available to the OP since other than "traditional" manufacturers produce knives with the scale and handle characteristics sought.
 
I also might suggest you get the knife style you want, and have custom handles made for it. If you get something with handle slabs on the outside of a steel liner, you may even be able to make your own wood liners. Just remove the G10 or plastic or whatever they use, and replace with your own contoured wood scales.
 
how do i remove scales such as the one on the folding hunter? hold on with pins not screws if i am correct...sorry i have no experience with this
 
Since you mentioned Benchmade they have a Bone Collector with walnut handles. I believe the model is 15020. The handles are fairly thick which makes for a comfy grip but a little more bulky in the pocket than some others.

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