Hand filling ergonomic folders for large hands

marcus52AR

marcus52AR

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I'm on the lookout for folders with hand filling ergonomic handles. Most folding knives are skinny and flat for pocketability, however I'm basically looking for fixed blade ergos on a folder.

Knives that come close are the XM-18, ZT 0392, Shaman and Shirogorov F-95. On a side note, I'm not looking for a pocket sword. Blade length between 3 and 4" is ideal. 3mm blade stock with a ffg is a double bonus too.

I don't think it exists, but interested what you guys could suggest. (No fixed blades)

Edit to add this folder that caught my eye.

This Cheb isn't quite what I'm looking for. But if it was a little larger in length and chubbier 3D wise. I find folders typically max out blade length for handle size, and that leads to a bigger blade length than I prefer. This model looks have a good grip area to blade ratio.

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The benchmade adamas is very hand filling. If you dont mind the axis lock it should be at the top.I had one that I did everything but throw it off a bridge-it might even withstand that truthfully-and it kept coming back for more.
 
For curves

Shaman/ PM2

XM 18

ZT 0300 / 0562

Anything Emerson


For Slim and versatile grip

Seb 21/31

ZT 0640

BM 094x


In the middle

Grip 551 or Hogue

Manix/Chinook....
 
Large 21 with inlays
Ferrum Forge Ferox
Manix 2 XL
Spyderco Magnitude
Spartan Harsey
Demko AD15
Emerson CQC-15
Emerson Sheepdog
Strider SMF
Microtech Stitch
Protech TR-4
Hoback Kwaiback

That's off the top of my head. I'll add more if I remember something else I've handled.
 
ZT 0920. Very comfortable handle, and I Say so as an owner of many large folders including Spyderco Military, Police 4, Benchmade 810, 710, ZT 0561, 0562, 0452, 0200, Hinderer XM-18 3.5", And Cold Steel Recon 1.

These with the best ergo are Hinderer xm-18, ZT 0562, 0920 0200, Soyderco Military and CS Recon 1.
 
johnnytoxin said:
Cold Steel AD 10 is the best I’ve felt. Too big and heavy for my taste though.
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Yeah, I did check one of these out at my knife shop. Pretty nice ergos, the clip screws were stripped on the only model they had and fell out of the knife while I was handling it.

It is definitely on my list to check out again.
 
Ajack60 said:
Yeah, it’s definitely a short knife.
What about the Coldsteel Lawman
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I've never handled one, but the Lawman looks like it could be a contender. I'd sooner get the AD10 as the action on the backlock was pretty nice and smooth.
 
marcus52AR said:
I'm on the lookout for folders with hand filling ergonomic handles. Most folding knives are skinny and flat for pocketability, however I'm basically looking for fixed blade ergos on a folder.

Knives that come close are the XM-18, ZT 0392, Shaman and Shirogorov F-95. On a side note, I'm not looking for a pocket sword. Blade length between 3 and 4" is ideal. 3mm blade stock with a ffg is a double bonus too.

I don't think it exists, but interested what you guys could suggest. (No fixed blades)

Edit to add this folder that caught my eye. This Cheb is close to what I'm looking for if it was a little larger in length and chubbier 3D wise.

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If you can legally carry an auto I'd look at a Protech TR-4. Large knife, super comfy and just a hair thicker than 3mm blade stock.

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Lawman is nice, but I wish the back lock detent was stiffer. With little effort I can flip open all the examples I have.

Also, the older Lawman scales were thicker (and better) in my opinion.

Recon 1 still has thick scales.
 
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