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folder that feels like a fixed blade?

JediKnight86

JediKnight86

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I know this isn't an easy question to answer...

I have a CRK Mountaineer I, not a big knife, but feels substantial and cuts everything with ease. I think the weight and one piece construction have something to do with it. Are there any folders that have a similar quality? A large Sebenza comes to mind. What else?
 
Spyderco Chinook II. Nice, full handle, a good heft to it in your hand, and a rock solid lockback.
 
Can you be more specific about "feels like"? Are we talking shape, heft, chopping ability? Although I hate to admit it, I'm rather a fan of the Ti-Lite VI (Cold Steel'ss 6" Zytel Ti-Lite). The blade shape seems best suited for a letter opener, but it feels more like a fixed blade in the hand than the trendy slim folders that feel more like gripping a ruler. Most will probably find its scales too thick and the blade too pointy, but if you like Ka-Bars, you might give this one a try. It's no camping knife, but it'll most likely do all of your EDC chores just fine and is a great choice for self-defense IMHO.
 
Lets see:

Buck 110 (Classic Buck- get it modded w/a BG42 blade for not a lot of money at the custom shop)
Buck 172 (Buck Mayo)
Buck 880/1 (Buck Strider AR/GB variant)
Strider AR/GB
Tom Anderson folders
Tom Mayo folders
Jim Burke folders
RJ Martin folders
That's my list from experience.

If I were you, however, and this JUST might be the tiredness talking, I'd just get the Sebenza and be done with it. If you like CRK products, then stick with them. High price, not worth it to me, but for a CRK fan nothing else will do. Always remember that no matter what we yutzs might say its YOUR money so spend it how YOU want to. Keep asking US and we'll put you in the poor house :D !
 
I've used a ton of folders, and none of them feel as fixed-blady as benchmade balisongs. If I couldn't see the knife and someone handed one to me (provided I didn't recognize the handle shape) I would tell them without hesitation it was a fixed blade.

Can't wait to see what the new morpho can do.
 
Last week I played with a Lone Wolf Tactical Ranger. I was suprised how solid it felt in my hand! I only felt that before with the SMF and AR/GB.
 
If you're talking about solidity, feeling like there's no play, no rattle, no flex, then on the low price end of things, I really feel that the Kershaw Vapor II (the large one) "feels like a fixed blade knife."

The Spyderco Gunting is also built like a brick (I mean that in a good way!). :p

-Jeffrey
 
If you go to get a Lone Wolf Ranger folder, PLEASE do yourself a favor and make SURE you either buy it from a retailer you TRUST who'll check it for you OR buy it in person. QC on these has been somewhat spotty, and while the design is nice, I wouldn't want you to get stuck with a bad one. Don't let that discourage you if YOU like the Ranger folder, but just make sure you get a good one.
 
Not a problem. I've known some people who've gotten the bad ones and it just soured them on the design- which is sad.
 
"Feels like a fixed blade" can mean so many things, but the folders I own that feel the most like a fixed blade are my Large Classic Sebenza and my large Skirmish. There is "no play" and then there is "OMG THAT IS SOLID" and these are very solid. A step beyond having no play. My Manix would probably be third place, or maybe my Military.

In terms of overall feel and presence, my Rukus feels the most like a fixed blade, but the lock-up isn't as vault-like as my Sebbie and Skirmie. The Rukus reminds me of a sword, though.
 
There's different kinds of cutting. Most folders will do slicing better than chopping like a heavy fixed blade.

If you'd like to try a very solid folder, take a look at the Storm 2 by Kershaw. If that's too big, the Storm is slightly smaller. They are all-metal, framelocks, heavy, excellent grip. Under $40.

I had been putting off buying one, despite favorable reviews, until I realized who I could give it to. After all, I generally rely on my Sebenza, and several other heavy-duty folders. After playing with the Storm 2 for a couple of days, I say let him buy his own knife, I'm keeping this one. :p
 
For folders that feel like a fixed blade, my two choices would be a well-made bali or a Scott Cook Lochsa.
 
I would have to say that the AR I recently picked up has that "I'm a fixed blade" feel to it. The liner/frame lock on this knife has the stiffest liner I've ever felt, and at .100" thick it has the securest lockup I've ever had on a folder.
 
Leaving aside balis, the Benchmade Rukus is the first folder that really makes me feel just like I have a fixed blade in my hand. I have a Chinook, and it's solid, but the Rukus is unbelieveable.
 
Not everyone can afford a Strider, but have you tried the Buck/Strider compilation folders, I own one of the full size tonto folders and it's as solid as they come.
Don't get me wrong though my Sebenza/ micarta inlay is the best folder I own.
 
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