Friction Folder Appreciation thread!

NJBillK

NJBillK

Custom Leather and Fixed Blade modifications.
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Ok, so I have a Custom Friction Folder on order from JK Knives. It is his Improved version, with a cap lifter built into the tang.

Mine is going to be similar to the black canvas micarta one below, but flat ground not saber.

KYenglish said:
JK Friction Folders rule!

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mykel m said:
That new one looks darn good John.:thumbsup:

Like the Buck 110, everyone should have a JK Friction Folder.
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I carried mine in my coverall side pocket at work for a couple a three years and used the heck out of it before retiring.
I love the ease of one hand opening and closing of FFs.
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Who else loves, uses, and/or owns a Friction Folder?
 
I also have a JK fricky - great knife. It's natural micarta, flat ground sheepsfoot. You will enjoy yours.

Shout out to Mr. Morris, since I have one from him too. It gets considerable pocket time.
 
abcdef said:
I also have a JK fricky - great knife. It's natural micarta, flat ground sheepsfoot. You will enjoy yours.

Shout out to Mr. Morris, since I have one from him too. It gets considerable pocket time.
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Can I get a pic of them?

Thanks for the heads up. I have owned a few of John's fixed blades, and this will be my first Folder of his.
I am looking forward to it.
 
I know @nighthaxan has made a few, and I only have one of his knives, so I will eventually be grabbing one of his too.
 
First folder I ever made. A fighting straight razor. Purchased shortly after completion by Ed Calderon.





Made in late 2011. Shortly after, I started building balisong.
 
Thanks for the thread. :thumbsup: I hadn't brought out my Svord peasants or Higo No Kami in quite a while and although I know they are not in the league with what you folks are talking about, I am having fun with them again. :cool:
 
Interestingly (to me anyway ;)) the russlock seems to be an "advance" on this concept by adding a liner lock and a spring. I cut myself pretty well with my russlock when I first got it; I have NEVER cut myself with a friction folder. Go figure. :rolleyes:
 
I just got my first friction folder and love it so far.

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I have been into titanium handle frame lock knives because of the sturdiness and ease of operation. I also thought 3-4" blades are necessary for EDC.

But I now realize that this small lock-less folder is really sufficient for EDC. Well, I still love frame lock knives.
So I guess I got a new category of knives to spend my money on.....
 
Don't own one yet, but am planning on making one that doesn't have a tail.
It's blade tang will be like an opinel, and handle like a higo or douk douk ( I'm thinking more like the douk douk and with a bail )
 
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