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Fred Perrin Tri-Folder Review
I received a Fred Perrin Mid-Tech Tri-Folder as part of a pass around here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...a-Perrin-Tri-Folder-or-Boker-MA-2-pass-around. Fred Perrin is a French knifemaker perhaps best known for his La Griffe design. I can’t find much information about his Tri-Folder knife or where to buy it, but an old listing from Arizona Custom knives shows they sold one for $45 at one point.
The Tri-Folder is 3 7/8” long when closed, 6 7/8” long when opened, and has a 3” 440c steel blade. It weighs 2.9 oz. The handles are stainless. A nylon velcro belt sheath is included. The knife is etched with the Fred Perrin logo, but devoid of any other markings.
The knife has a vintage feel and is built from three pieces including the blade and a two-part handle that nests snugly inside itself. The result is a bit like a balisong knife -- the pressure of your hand grip keeps the overlapping handles together and locks the blade in place. No locking device built into the handle. Some of you may be familiar with a similar product marketed by Cold Steel a while back called the Triple Action.
Here's how it works:
While the concept is interesting, the Tr-Folder wouldn't be my choice for every day carry. A balisong enthusiast could probably learn to flip it open pretty smoothly, but I found it awkward. It also rattled in my pocket and had side-to-side blade play when open.. When I used it to cut the tape on a package, I found it clumsy. I had to hammer grip the handle to keep the blade locked in a way that didn't lend itself to any kind of precise cutting. A pinch grip didn't keep things together.
I'll carry it a few days more and report back. Thanks to TheAznInvazn for loaning me his knife.
I received a Fred Perrin Mid-Tech Tri-Folder as part of a pass around here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...a-Perrin-Tri-Folder-or-Boker-MA-2-pass-around. Fred Perrin is a French knifemaker perhaps best known for his La Griffe design. I can’t find much information about his Tri-Folder knife or where to buy it, but an old listing from Arizona Custom knives shows they sold one for $45 at one point.
The Tri-Folder is 3 7/8” long when closed, 6 7/8” long when opened, and has a 3” 440c steel blade. It weighs 2.9 oz. The handles are stainless. A nylon velcro belt sheath is included. The knife is etched with the Fred Perrin logo, but devoid of any other markings.
The knife has a vintage feel and is built from three pieces including the blade and a two-part handle that nests snugly inside itself. The result is a bit like a balisong knife -- the pressure of your hand grip keeps the overlapping handles together and locks the blade in place. No locking device built into the handle. Some of you may be familiar with a similar product marketed by Cold Steel a while back called the Triple Action.
Here's how it works:
While the concept is interesting, the Tr-Folder wouldn't be my choice for every day carry. A balisong enthusiast could probably learn to flip it open pretty smoothly, but I found it awkward. It also rattled in my pocket and had side-to-side blade play when open.. When I used it to cut the tape on a package, I found it clumsy. I had to hammer grip the handle to keep the blade locked in a way that didn't lend itself to any kind of precise cutting. A pinch grip didn't keep things together.
I'll carry it a few days more and report back. Thanks to TheAznInvazn for loaning me his knife.
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