Folder recommendation please.

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Looking for something smaller...
blade about 3" is perfect.
No axis locks,
no autos,
and I like thin.
No bulky handles,
No wide profiles when closed.
No Spydercos.
Thumbhole for opening a must.
Blade type doesn't matter.
Price... around $100 is nice, but willing to spend more.
I have a Sebenza, something of those dimensions or thinner is nice. Must have thumbhole!!!


Pretty specific I think. Thanks!
 
If you have a Sebenza, why are you searching for something more? Those knives are tops in my book.

I am trying to think of a maker that can offer you something with the specs listed, but I am coming up dry at the moment, esp with respect to the 3 inch limit and thumbhole.

What is your reservation about the Spyderco line?
 
Doesn't want a Spyderco, yet wants thin, thumbhole, 3 inch blade and thin. You just described a Spyderco or at least half of them. (oh ya and no axis lock which Spyderco doesn't have)
 
if you like it light & thin and 3", i'll suggest Burger HP MK1
those are the lighter knives i ever handle:eek:from all those years i have been collecting folder..

HBP-1-white.jpg


"HP Model
A slim lightweight gentleman's folder of superlative design.
The HP with its slimline features, durable working mechanism and fine cutting edge makes this model the perfect pocket companion.

Features
80mm 440c Stainless Steel Blade 58-60RC
Hardened 416 Stainless Steel Stop Pins
Titanium Locking Spring for Firm Safe Lock
One Handed Lip Assisted Opening and Closing
Prices Excl. Shipping
MK1 - $140"

from
http://www.swordcane.com/

I have'nt this modele yet (but a Exkalibur) but i seriously plan to buy one for the next Paris knife show next month.:D
 
i have several spydies and bench in various steel (ZDP189, S30V, 154CM, etc..)
And honestly, i am not looking for a Blade that hold an edge for weeks but for a blade that i sharpen easely... which is the case with the 440C.
during Paris last year knife show, i really hesitate between Exka modele and HP MK1.
And i choose Exka one (i like blade profil)
After couple of week, i drop them a mail requesting a large custom modele, that i should received withing couple of day now..
cost is nearly 400 usd, and it is still 440C:D
In one month, i really plan to buy the burger HP MK1...
reason?
Lightness and smoothness in opening...
after all, love is in the eyes of the beholder !:D
 
The TNT has Bos treated s30V steel, thin titanium handles, strong frame lock and opening oval. Can be found at Ira Woods for around $145. It is a little over the 3" limit (3.125") and light (2.7 oz.)
 
Stubai said:
If you have a Sebenza, why are you searching for something more? Those knives are tops in my book.

I am trying to think of a maker that can offer you something with the specs listed, but I am coming up dry at the moment, esp with respect to the 3 inch limit and thumbhole.

What is your reservation about the Spyderco line?
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I had a Sebenza. It just wasn't something I really liked. The one in particular that I had came with a few issues and it just left a bad taste in my mouth. At that price point to say I was disappointed with be a big understatement.

Yeah, it seems a small folder with thumbhole without axis lock is a tough tough find.

I just don't like Spyderco's. From the handle pattern layout, to the blade shape, to the overall thickness, to even the name.
 
freddy1 said:
if you like it light & thin and 3", i'll suggest Burger HP MK1
those are the lighter knives i ever handle:eek:from all those years i have been collecting folder..

HBP-1-white.jpg


"HP Model
A slim lightweight gentleman's folder of superlative design.
The HP with its slimline features, durable working mechanism and fine cutting edge makes this model the perfect pocket companion.

Features
80mm 440c Stainless Steel Blade 58-60RC
Hardened 416 Stainless Steel Stop Pins
Titanium Locking Spring for Firm Safe Lock
One Handed Lip Assisted Opening and Closing
Prices Excl. Shipping
MK1 - $140"

from
http://www.swordcane.com/

I have'nt this modele yet (but a Exkalibur) but i seriously plan to buy one for the next Paris knife show next month.:D
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Thanks for the recommendation. But it doesn't have a thumbhole!
 
UFMetalEng said:
The TNT has Bos treated s30V steel, thin titanium handles, strong frame lock and opening oval. Can be found at Ira Woods for around $145. It is a little over the 3" limit (3.125") and light (2.7 oz.)
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I know I am being picky, but those holes in the handle are probably the thing I hate most in this world.
 
Indeed. The bug has definitely gotten me. My EDC is a Featherlite.
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The Featherlite is exactly what i thought shen i read your criteria.

The closest knife in terms of thinness and thumb-hole is the Ka-Bar Dozier folders, but i dont think the build quality or steel can compare to the Featherlite.

Maybe you just need another Featherlite? They have two different stetel choices and a variety of blade shapes.

-bob
 
What he describes after looking at a few knives on the shelf is a Spyderco Yojimbo. Less than 3" blade, very thin and light, tough lock without axis, blade hole for opening. Too bad its a Spydie:( !
 
Bob W said:
The Featherlite is exactly what i thought shen i read your criteria.

The closest knife in terms of thinness and thumb-hole is the Ka-Bar Dozier folders, but i dont think the build quality or steel can compare to the Featherlite.

Maybe you just need another Featherlite? They have two different stetel choices and a variety of blade shapes.

-bob
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I just wanted something new to "change it up". You know what I mean?
 
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