Favorite Large Folders?

RedLynx said:
Hi guys,

I'm always trying to add larger folders (with blades of at least 4") to my collection, and although I own a few I thought I'd ask around to see what your favorite large folders are. I haven't found any assisted openers this large but if they're are any I'd be interested particularly in those, but any large folder models you like would be great.
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The first large folder that I EDC'd was a Gerber FS II, purchased in 1978. In those Dark Age days, choices for easily-concealed lockblade folding knives were quite limited. Actually, I gave the money to a friend to purchase it for me, since I was only 17 at the time. I carried it (completely concealed) through all four years of college (1978-1982) and my first 6 years of employment after graduation. Ironically, I ended up giving it to the same friend who did the "straw purchase" for me ten years earlier, in order to settle a small debt! :D My EDC of choice for the past 12 years has been the 4" clip-point, plain-edged Cold Steel "Voyager" lockblade folder. I am a big Cold Steel fan, but now and again, I miss that FS II!
 
My largest is my Ontario Hossom Retribution 1. 4 5/8" long X .200 thick blade. Ten plus inches overall.
 
I like the 5.5" CUDA MAXX in Talonite and the 7" MADD MAXX in CPM S-90-V. The former is a factory limited edition, and the latter is a custom.
 
This is awesome, thanks guys! I thought I knew of a lot of larger folders out there but I haven't even heard of a lot of these.

I just got a Voyager not long ago and I like it a lot too, to the poster who carries it a lot. I am really tempted by the Rajah II (I have a Spartan) but it looks so huge to me. Would you guys who recommend it ever carry/pull it in public? I like its size but I already don't carry my Spartan around just because I'd know I'd feel uncomfortable if I wanted to use it out and about... any way to get over that? :D

I love Spyderco and I'd like to get a Military, but I think it has only a one-position clip, and I am a lefty and would like to carry it front-facing in the left pocket. :( I think the Police model might have more carry options though.

I'm also definitely interested in trying to pick up a used ZT on here if I can!! NIB is a bit pricey for me but if someone is willing to cut me a deal I've wanted one for a long time.

Thanks for all these recommendations, and if you Rajah II owners have any thoughts, please let me know. I do sometimes add knives just to the collection but I mostly buy a knife that I think looks great and that I would like to carry, and that one looks so huge. ;) Thanks guys.
 
Not in any particular order: Just about any CS folder using the tri ad lock, especially the Holdout series. Flarethy folders, about as nice a handmade folder as you will find. Meyerco Catch Dog just an outstanding value imho, and for traditionalists look for the CASE Buffalo series lock backs. keepem sharp
 
the Spyderco Police 3 does have tip up and down for both left or right side carry. It is a very nice knife btw, and the blade is just a hair over 4 inches. I don't carry my Rajah II in public, mainly because in Mass there is a 4 inch limit, but also i don't have a need for a folder or fixed blade of that size for EDC. I'd also suggest looking at an Emerson CQC 8, i love mine and i end up carrying it alot.
 
Military and SMF are the two I still own in that category. And I have to add the Umnumzaan too
 
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RedLynx said:
This is awesome, thanks guys! I thought I knew of a lot of larger folders out there but I haven't even heard of a lot of these.

I just got a Voyager not long ago and I like it a lot too, to the poster who carries it a lot. I am really tempted by the Rajah II (I have a Spartan) but it looks so huge to me. Would you guys who recommend it ever carry/pull it in public? I like its size but I already don't carry my Spartan around just because I'd know I'd feel uncomfortable if I wanted to use it out and about... any way to get over that? :D

I love Spyderco and I'd like to get a Military, but I think it has only a one-position clip, and I am a lefty and would like to carry it front-facing in the left pocket. :( I think the Police model might have more carry options though.

I'm also definitely interested in trying to pick up a used ZT on here if I can!! NIB is a bit pricey for me but if someone is willing to cut me a deal I've wanted one for a long time.

Thanks for all these recommendations, and if you Rajah II owners have any thoughts, please let me know. I do sometimes add knives just to the collection but I mostly buy a knife that I think looks great and that I would like to carry, and that one looks so huge. ;) Thanks guys.
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Gpknives.com has the paramilitary in Left handed edition.
 
My favorites (that I own) Hinderer XM-24, Spyderco Military. CS Recon-1, BM 710
 
The Pohl Force Alpha Two is quite a beast. I have the very similar predecessor Alpha One and it makes my ZT 0200 almost seem gentle:

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and, a lot of other ones, like the BM Onslaught, BM806D2 (and it's variations), Spyderco Police...
 
Four of my favorite large folders
1 Pair of Benchmade Deja-Voos
2 Spyderco large Lum Chineese
3 Cold Steel Scimitar
 
idaho said:
Boker A-F FOLDER?! Can you give me a link to that?
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The one I have is the one that someone reviewed here:
[video=youtube;cEgdjB6mpvM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEgdjB6mpvM[/video]

They have a newer version that also has the aluminum handles and S60V steel, but the one I have is the only one that can be waved open with a tip-up carry option.
 
I love the look of the Pohl Alpha II, can you open it one-handed? I don't see any thumb devices or flippers.
 
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