Folder makers who focus on ultra high cutting performance

[jamesculver]

I saw a big table with tons of BTE measurements taken from Spyderco models, and I recall none of them being what I would call thin behind the edge. Most Spydercos also have rather thick stock.

To me, a slicing design would be around 2 mm stock (or less), with a full flat or hollow grind and below 0,3mm BTE. Sharpened from the factory at 10-15 DPS.

I can’t think of many modern makers that dom traditionals. I recently got a PMP harmony that is 0,25 BTE.

Many of the modern powder steels might not have the edge stability to take super fine razor edges (10DPS at 0,1-0,2mm BTE). So you’re basically stuck with high carbon, or something like AEB-L, 14c28n or Magnacut. Something to consider.

thank you for your suggestion

 

[jacobconroy75]

Great thread. I'd like to hear more recommendations for "ultra-slicey" folders. Very thin, hollow ground, tall blades with high DPS meant for every day use (nothing hardcore).

I have CRK and Hinderer. No exposure to anything else. I'd say my "best" slicer is a Magnacut 31 DP with a polished blade @ 600 grit/20 DPS. It's a joy to use, but I'm not enamored with the 31s overall.

Specific recommendations might get me to try someone new.

 

[vinprom]

Great thread. I'd like to hear more recommendations for "ultra-slicey" folders. Very thin, hollow ground, tall blades with high DPS meant for every day use (nothing hardcore).

I have CRK and Hinderer. No exposure to anything else. I'd say my "best" slicer is a Magnacut 31 DP with a polished blade @ 600 grit/20 DPS. It's a joy to use, but I'm not enamored with the 31s overall.

Specific recommendations might get me to try someone new.

I can be wrong, but for most cutting tasks and everything else equal, a slightly convexed grind or a flat grind will be better than a hollow grind.