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ESEE Churp. Jumps the fence, once you include S&H.
I'm a fan of Electrician-pattern knives. Does this have to be new? Because if "good used" and "new, old stock" count, there are lots more options.
I also really like Rough Ryder's micarta folders. Modern traditional looks, competitive fit and finish, reasonable prices.
I'm a fan of Electrician-pattern knives. Does this have to be new? Because if "good used" and "new, old stock" count, there are lots more options.
I also really like Rough Ryder's micarta folders. Modern traditional looks, competitive fit and finish, reasonable prices.
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As noted above, there are a few traditional knife options out there. For modern folding knives, I'd take a look at Sixleaf sold through their eBay dealers. This is partly because of their sales strategy, and partly because this particular brand isn't as well known. They put these up for auction, and they often sell for under $20. I don't think you could really do better than that for this type of knife; they feel much nicer than the Sanrenmus or Enlans that are known for being in that price range.
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We forgot about the Higonokami!
Also, look up "kiridashi". Been used in Japanese schools for arts and crafts for, well, a long while. Comes in all sizes, mostly fixed, a few folding
A search for "grafting knife" will get you some low-cost options. Some of them are quite handsome, and the nature of their work should mean thin blades that cut with little effort.
How about a straight up utility knife? There are some very nice vintage examples from places like Stanley, over at the auction site. Just be careful, because some of them don't allow the blade to retract.
Another favorite of mine is the "mill knife", also called a "hacking knife", or sometimes a "window knife". Tough, ugly things that you won't be afraid to beat on, because that's what they were made to do.
Did somebody mention Mora? Somebody should have said something about Mora. Tramontina, too. They make some inexpensive cutlery.
If you head over to the website for Baryonyx Knife & Tool,
byxco.com
You can find knives from both of these companies. That link should be sorted by ascending price.
Also, look up "kiridashi". Been used in Japanese schools for arts and crafts for, well, a long while. Comes in all sizes, mostly fixed, a few folding
A search for "grafting knife" will get you some low-cost options. Some of them are quite handsome, and the nature of their work should mean thin blades that cut with little effort.
How about a straight up utility knife? There are some very nice vintage examples from places like Stanley, over at the auction site. Just be careful, because some of them don't allow the blade to retract.
Another favorite of mine is the "mill knife", also called a "hacking knife", or sometimes a "window knife". Tough, ugly things that you won't be afraid to beat on, because that's what they were made to do.
Did somebody mention Mora? Somebody should have said something about Mora. Tramontina, too. They make some inexpensive cutlery.
If you head over to the website for Baryonyx Knife & Tool,
Knives and Tools
Proudly providing a careful curation of timeless tools. Family-founded, employee-owned.
byxco.com
You can find knives from both of these companies. That link should be sorted by ascending price.
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I really like this one:
…but would you mind trying on a different outfit??
I haven’t bought myself a folder for years, but recently saw a similar model Operario from MAM Portugal, (thanks @dog star) in another thread and decided that for $17 it was worth a try. It’s very similar to my wife’s older Opinel, but there’s no annoying (to me) lock collar and instead this has a liner lock. It feels very similar in construction to me.
I’m very pleased overall and it was fine out of the box, but I wanted to make a few changes. I had the afternoon free and got several little mods done.
First off - as...
I haven’t bought myself a folder for years, but recently saw a similar model Operario from MAM Portugal, (thanks @dog star) in another thread and decided that for $17 it was worth a try. It’s very similar to my wife’s older Opinel, but there’s no annoying (to me) lock collar and instead this has a liner lock. It feels very similar in construction to me.
I’m very pleased overall and it was fine out of the box, but I wanted to make a few changes. I had the afternoon free and got several little mods done.
First off - as...
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The Buck Bantam is usually just under or right at $20.
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Sixleaf folders go for 20ish bucks on ebay. Theyre full sized, on bearings, and the steel seems decent. On amazon Ganzo makes some cool replica spydercos with axis locks. Their steel was a little soft on the one I tried but who cares strop it on a 2x4
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Replicas - another word for clones, which are frowned upon on BF.