Folder designed for prying?

I like my Prybaby XL a lot for small prying tasks, it is bent a little to give added leverage.

All of Atwood's stuff is quality, but as others have said a little pricey.

If you really want a folder though, I agree with the votes for the ER Fulcrum, but again, there is a trade off for pry-ability vs Cutting ability.

The one I had, I really made an effort to reprofile to get more cutting ability, but never got to where I wanted it for cutting tasks.

Good luck.

sp
 
I don't think knives are designed primarily for prying, although they have to be able to take some lateral stress of course. Better to get a tool made specifically for that purpose or use a screwdriver or can opener.
 
For what you are talking about a cut down Stanley Wunderbar on the keys should do it . The Small Atwood Bug out Bar or Prything , oe even Son of Prything should be the ticket . I use my Bug out bar - hangs on toolpouch , and prybaby -on keys a lot . The Vic. Swisstool has a pry blade that would fill the bill for ya .

Chris
 
Stanley wonderbar if you are on a budget, Atwood pry-products if you want awesome handmade craftsmanship. I opt for the latter. Peter's stuff is very well made, made by hand, and buying his products contributes to the custom knifemaker so he can continue to produce incredible products.

If, otoh, you are bound and determined to only carry a folding knife for all your prying chores, then I would look for one that has the thickest blade you can find, the beefiest pivot, and the thickest lock. You will be giving up some pure cutting abilities in the tradeoff.

Strider GB''s and Extrema Ratio Fulrums come to mind. Both are fully capable of paint can lids, t-nuts in wood, baseboards, wood door casings, molding removal etc. The edges will get little chips from the metal lids eventually, but you can sharpen them out.

I regularly carry a Strider GB and it is fully capable. That being said, there is always an Atwood prybaby on my keyring for the majority of my prying needs. If I need more leverage on something, I go to my fire engine and get out the Hurst tool.:D

Kind regards,
John
 
Since no one has mentioned the tool I use for prying more than any pry bar, I'll throw in that there are a lot of cool little easily carried screwdrivers readily available. I almost always carry a little flat head that is used for prying more than screwing (what did I say?).
 
Alberta Ed mentioned screwdrivers, and I use them for prying a lot as well, especially for engine work. Flat screwdrivers aren't good for much else, except for turning flathead screws, which suck anyway :D I'd say go no cheaper than Craftsman. I've broken others pretty easily, those hold up ok but not great.
 
It's not a folder but might be a good alternative for you. Check out the Graham Knives Razel. They would probably be happy to customize one with a blunter tip for your prying needs. http://www.grahamknives.com/
 
ac1d0v3r1d3 said:
ok, heres an example of what i did with my knie at work yesterday. Opened paint cants, cut rags, pryed a threshhold out of a door jam, pryed t-nuts out of the jam. Just so you have an idea of what i'm doing with my knife.
I was just hopeing that could find something to double as a knife and a light prybar.
Does anyone own any of Art Wood's little prybars and such? They look pretty neat.
Thanks for the opinions
-Chris
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Get a locking-blade SAK and use the screwdriver bit for prying if you insist on an all-in-1 tool.

Get a prybar if you can deal with having more than one tool.
 
I agree with the ones who say SAK or Leatherman type tools. I wouldn't get a quality knife to pry and I wouldn't get a cheap knife just to pry when there are better alternatives IMHO. I also agre with those who have suggested the Atwood tools or even regular hardware store prybars.
 
ac1d0v3r1d3 said:
impressive nozh2002, but thats not really prying.... :D
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Oh, sorry, I thought it is same as stabbing.

Well flat screwdriver then will be the best, try to find one not made in China, it is too soft, it bends on regular job - never worked for me. I found Gorilla Grip folding set as an excellent and affordable tool.

Thanks, Vassili.
 
No one has mentioned a razel but it might fit what you do. The shape is a pit barish and they are thick. They also work as a chisel for scraping or chiseling away wood paint ect. They are fixed blade but thats better for prying and they make some easy to carry sizes that even come with a pocket sheath.
 
BigJimSlade said:
No one has mentioned a razel but it might fit what you do. The shape is a pit barish and they are thick. They also work as a chisel for scraping or chiseling away wood paint ect. They are fixed blade but thats better for prying and they make some easy to carry sizes that even come with a pocket sheath.
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I forgot about the Razels. They seem to be made for you:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: .
 
There are a couple of company's that make sailors knifes. they have a sheep's foot blade and a large marlin spike. The marlin spike is made for splicing line/rope but is so sturdy you can punch or pry just about anything that doesn't need a real tool. The sheep foot blade doesn't have a pointed tip to break off so is handy for getting under staples and such. The trade off is they are not one handed knives.
 
My sailor's knife has seen lots of heavy use .However there is a big difference in how you would use a folder for prying.If the force is on the back end of the handle there is a huge force on the hinge . If the force is applied at the hinge much of the force is on the blade not the hinge.
 
I have a very nice screwdriver, only slightly used. It is made out of a proprietary D94 steel with a carbon, not carbon fiber, handle. I will sell to igno for $40.00 even including delivery. This is a real deal, and it will work properly, it will be safe, and he can have self respect as a certified junkie.
I will also include a "slightly" used, homemade, re-inforced cotton, belt looped cotton sheath at no extra cost. Some additional duct tape might be required at new owner's discretion.
This deal expires in 10 minutes.
 
Dog of War said:
Yeah, those will work just fine, as will an ordinary pry bar .... but no self-respecting gadget junkie is gonna be satisfied unless it costs at least $40. ;)
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LOL...but true.
 
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