good slicer that locks?

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edb

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I'm really fond of Spyderco lockbacks, Delica in particular. I've owned and traded dozens of different Spydies.

But it seems like my SAKs (Super Tinker, etc.) are better slicers, and that's what I wish I could find....something that's easy to open, but locks...but
slices as well as a SAK, and is easy to sharpen like SAKs.


You know -- the perfect knife for me :D


Seriously, though, any suggestions? I've read that the Centofante III is a
good slicer, and is so because the blade is thinner than most Spydies.

Any road experience advice? Thanks...
 
+1 to above. What's your budget? Sebenzas are nice slicers too. :) I have a PKS Buck 110 in BG-42 that is a wonderful slicer.
 
Maybe not one hand opening,maybe not quite a victorinox but several models from wenger have locking blades.Wenger also normally grinds there blades thiner than vic,and the blades are a little deeper so they cut quite well.
 
My caly 3 SE is a great slicer! The new cf zdp PE one should do it for you.
 
If you find the SAK steel and blade geometry works best for your use (very thin blade), then I'll chime in with the others reminding you that there are locking SAKs. I doubt you'll find a "tactical" knife that has that same geometry. IMO a thin blade runs counter to the tactical design.
 
edb said:
Seriously, though, any suggestions? I've read that the Centofante III is a
good slicer, and is so because the blade is thinner than most Spydies.

Any road experience advice? Thanks...
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I own one. It was my EDC for almost 2 years. The blade is thinner than the one on my Delica4. I think it might be what you're looking for. Sadly, it's out of Production. Best bet is to find an on-line dealer who might have one still in stock or e-Bay.

It's definitely a classy looking folder. I only stopped carrying it because I wanted something new.
 
If you can find one that locks tight, one of the A.G. Russell "toothpick" knives may fill the bill.

Most of the ones I've dealt with didn't lock as tight as I've come to expect of modern knives, but the design is a classic and the blade is thin enough to slice well. Wish I'd kept one.
 
The Stretch is a nice thin blade that makes for a very effective slicer.

The Calypso Jr. also.

STR
 
I'll mention 2 that have yet to be put forward, I use both in the kitchen and they each work very well.

A. G. Russell Featherlite (general purpose blade)
Kershaw Leek
 
The Kershaw is a good one. I thought you wanted only Spydercos. My bad. Not sure how I got that idea. Heck get you that JYD II. Its a great knife for the money and certainly will not disappoint you. I have one and find it very comfortable in the hand. Tim Galyean outdid himself on that one in my opinon.

STR
 
Wow - didn't expect so many responses - thanks!

It turns out I do have a Queen Mtn Man in 1095, Sambar Stag - I've
been afraid to use it because it's so nice looking... :confused:

Maybe I should get some cohonas (spelling?) and just take the thing
out of the sheath, and use it. Bill Horn deserves the nod of the hat
for me getting it ;)

Such a great fraternity of knife enthusiasts - this is really wonderful - thanks
 
Thats why most of us tune in everyday, keeps a knife knut on the up and up.
 
edb said:
Wow - didn't expect so many responses - thanks!

It turns out I do have a Queen Mtn Man in 1095, Sambar Stag - I've
been afraid to use it because it's so nice looking... :confused:

Maybe I should get some cohonas (spelling?) and just take the thing
out of the sheath, and use it. Bill Horn deserves the nod of the hat
for me getting it ;)

Such a great fraternity of knife enthusiasts - this is really wonderful - thanks
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Well, so you already have a great lockblade slicer!
...& IMO it'll look even better once it's used.
 
edb said:
I'm really fond of Spyderco lockbacks, Delica in particular. I've owned and traded dozens of different Spydies.
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If you dig Spyderco and want the Spyderco slicer .. then you need a Military. If that's too big, there's always the Para-Military too. :)

-Connor
 
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