Friction folder love

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I have been looking at several friction folders for some time. I decided to get two of them, since they typically are quite reasonably priced. My choises are Fred Perrin folding bowie and the Claude Dozorme Capucin with olive wood handle.

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I had the Sword Peasant, but at that time I had no time or energy to start doing the modifications the knife in my opinion needed so I gave it away. The knife needs a different handle or at least a spacer between the handle scales. I tried, but was not satisfied with the makeshift spacer and fit I managed to do.

I have thought of a more modern, slightly larger friction folder in the peasant style, with an extended tang but have not found one yet. The Capucin is in size quite close to what I have wanted. When I receive the knives I will tell what I think about them.

The friction folder in my opinion needs a good sheath to carry it comfortably. The extended tang might be uncomfortable in the pocket, so I will make a leather pocket sheath that will cover most of the tang.
 
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For more modern, "tactical" friction folder I have thought of getting the EKA Swingblade and modify it. If you follow my lead you notice that the opening blade could be easily modified to a tang extension and hopefully the mechanism disabled to make it a friction folder.

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I've owned a few different Friction Folders , but all I have left is a Svord .
This is an old pic of it and a horizontal belt sheath I made for it , I agree with them needing a sheath of some kind , I feel that they are uncomfortable, and possibly dangerous to carry loose in pocket .




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Do not overlook Opinel, MAM, and Higonokami. The smallest Opinels still do not have a lock ring, which in any case did not appear until 1955. Several of the MAM models can be had either way, with or without the liner lock.
 
Henry Beige said:
Do not overlook Opinel, MAM, and Higonokami. The smallest Opinels still do not have a lock ring, which in any case did not appear until 1955. Several of the MAM models can be had either way, with or without the liner lock.
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I have several Opinels and a have taken the ring away of every one. I also have a Fox knives version of a Pattada and I like both, the horn handle Fox is my "sunday knife" version of the friction folder. Just want something different this time. The extended tang, allthough bit of a nuisance in pocket, is also a safety feature.

I have in my mind to learn to use the tang to effectively open the knife and see, how usefull this design is. A personal journey of mine that I have thought of. This is a continuation of my long time interest in European knives in general, both traditional patterns and their modern versions. Higonokamis look interesting but I want to keep to European designs at this point.
 
I suggest trying out an Opinel, a Higonokami and other inexpensve brands of slipjoints.

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For instance, I've found I like the traditionally Spanish made Pallares, or Aitor, just because they are really cheap and will give you performance and variety of designs/features at a low price.

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They do not need sheath either, because of the lack of extended tang.

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So yes, there's plenty of slipjoint love here, extended tang or not.

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Many nice designs to check out!

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ThePeacent said:
I suggest trying out an Opinel, a Higonokami and other inexpensve brands of slipjoints.
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A slipjoint and a friction folder are different knives alltogether. A slipjoint is by definition a knife that keeps open by the pressure of a backspring but does not have a lock. A friction folder does the same either by friction alone or with the aid of an extended tang.
 
The other day I was using a snap-ring plier to pop the lock ring off the no.6 I had given my grandson. The ring was pretty loose, and my plan was to snug it up. Instead, it flew over my shoulder with a metallic ping, and disappeared in the grass. If it doesn't turn up in another day or two, I guess I will replace the knife for him. He is only six, and his pop doesn't want him using a knife with no lock.
 
Spyderco makes a friction folder that comes with a belt sheath. I don't have one but it looks nice.
Rich
 
ThePeacent said:
I suggest trying out an Opinel, a Higonokami and other inexpensve brands of slipjoints.

20150827_171938_zpsido9jhp1.jpg




20160214_103214_zpsgizr1aqn.jpg


For instance, I've found I like the traditionally Spanish made Pallares, or Aitor, just because they are really cheap and will give you performance and variety of designs/features at a low price.

20151209_154628_zpsbpvvio99.jpg


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They do not need sheath either, because of the lack of extended tang.

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So yes, there's plenty of slipjoint love here, extended tang or not.

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Many nice designs to check out!

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Hey man, do you know if there is a version of the Pallares with a proper locking mechanism? I love the blade shape, I just wish it would lock.
 
HFinn said:
I have been looking at several friction folders for some time. I decided to get two of them, since they typically are quite reasonably priced. My choises are Fred Perrin folding bowie and the Claude Dozorme Capucin with olive wood handle.

FPP.jpg


140220_NEXC3_05286.jpg


I had the Sword Peasant, but at that time I had no time or energy to start doing the modifications the knife in my opinion needed so I gave it away. The knife needs a different handle or at least a spacer between the handle scales. I tried, but was not satisfied with the makeshift spacer and fit I managed to do.

I have thought of a more modern, slightly larger friction folder in the peasant style, with an extended tang but have not found one yet. The Capucin is in size quite close to what I have wanted. When I receive the knives I will tell what I think about them.

The friction folder in my opinion needs a good sheath to carry it comfortably. The extended tang might be uncomfortable in the pocket, so I will make a leather pocket sheath that will cover most of the tang.
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The Perrin friction folders come with Kydex sheaths as they are intended for neck carry, if that helps.
 
I got those knives and promptly returned the Fred Perrin. Strange knife, the blade is absolutely fine but the handle is a lemon. I could squeeze the handle together and twist it easily.

The Claude Dozorme, cheaper of the two, is another matter. Fine piece of cutlery. The pivot is adjustable with a tool that arrived with the knife. The wood handle has a nice grain, I will oil and buff it to bring it out better. The blade was sharp out of box but not as sharp as I wanted. After some stropping it is now hair cutting sharp. The whole thing works as I wanted. Since the tightness can be adjusted it feels secure. The knife is quite large with the closed lenght of 15 cm, but it is very light and does not feel too large in the pocket. I will still make the sheath for it because in my opinion it deserves it.

I found two very small flaws in the handle where the wood had chipped, but those are so small that I had to look very close to find them so considering the price the f & f is quite fine.

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I hadn't heard of Claude Dozorme before, but now I've gotta get myself one with juniper handles (personal favorite).
 
Currently carrying my Claude dozorme as well. Nice blade, perfectly fine for edc.

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