Heavy duty folder suggestions please?

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I have a Greco folding Falcon, but don’t want to use it more than necessary since John is no longer making them. What suggestions would you have that would be as robust as the Greco? I am thinking of a lock back or maybe frame lock/liner lock, but if the latter, I would like it to have a steel lock bar instead of titanium. This would be for E.D.C. and general use, but I have gotten very comfortable with heavy duty folders as at times it may be used for things that I would not use a normal pocket knife for. My other constraint would be a blade length between 3 ¼” and 4”.

Please don’t bother answering, “Get a fixed blade”, I prefer them, but it is not possible in my current environment; “Strider” or “Sebenza”, I know they are often considered the “best” “toughest”, etc. etc, but they are out of my price range (up to $175.00). So what would you suggest? Thanks, Richard
 
Well, you could get a Strider/Buck knife.
How about the this one?:
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BU889CB

I know this one is a little over your budget, but it is an amzing knife! I absolutely LOVE mine. (Buck/Mayo TNT)
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=BU172

This is also a GREAT knife, and I have one:
Cammillus Heat
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=CMCU2334B

I HIGHLY recommend Emerson knives!!!

I am sure other folks will chime in with others.

Benchmade
Spyderco

Others will chime in!!
 
Benchmade 635.
Spyderco Paramilitary or 80mm Manix or ATR (there's a steel handled ATR).
Buck Strider.

To name a few...
 
I'm like a scratched record an repeating this alot.


How about a Benchmade 710, in either steel flavor (154 or M2).
Stout,robust and a damn fine production knife.

Kinda same requirements i had, had to be strong, damn good lock and be replaceble if lost or destroyed.

It replaced my 20 year old EDC Schrade, and a 705 replaced my 20 year old EDC Old Timer finger knife.

Good luck with all the suggestion that are going to follow bro, theres a few to choose from overall.

Peace

WR
 
amidst the torrid barrage of thrown tomatoes, i will say get a cold steel nightforce. i have two edc's a nightforce and brkt mini canadian.
 
I think one of the most often overlooked HD folders is the SOG Tomcat, super beefy, sweet lines and a lockback. Another to consider is the Camillius Dominator.
 
Use the Greco. Better to have it break in usage than to have it sit in a drawer unused.
 
Personally, I like the original Chinook for a heavy duty folder. The Chinook II is a great knife, but not nearly as rugged with a different blade and handle to accomodate the slimmer, more delicate blade. I'm sure you could still get one far under your budget limit from someone here. And if you can't the Manix is nice, too.
 
stevekt said:
Use the Greco. Better to have it break in usage than to have it sit in a drawer unused.
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I agree 100%! John made these knives to be used and used hard. You honor him and his work by using it, not making it into a drawer queen. If you just can't use it, get a Buck 110.
 
I don't care what anyone says about liner locks. The Buck Strider 882 Tarani I bought is one tough hombre. This is a lot of knife and well made. I do wish the lock was a little thicker than .040 but then again the lock is steel and not titanium so it is stronger at that thickness than a .080 ti lock. I'd have to rate this as one of the toughest folders I've bought in quite a while. I'm expecting the Strider Buck 881 I am still waiting on in the mail to be every bit as tough. I split kindling for my fire last night using this 882 Bos heat treated ATS34 blade. Not big logs but impressive for a folder.
 
edgetrip said:
I think one of the most often overlooked HD folders is the SOG Tomcat, super beefy, sweet lines and a lockback. Another to consider is the Camillius Dominator.
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Not a bad choice at all. My Tomcat had the strongest lock - up I've ever seen on a lockback (and bear in mind that I've owned a Spyderco Chinnook, too). Not the greatest slicer in the world, but a damn strong, dependable knife.
 
There's the para military and d2 minigrip. I'll bet the mini Skirmish takes a heck of a beating too..the Buck 560C, but that's another sort of rare knife.....it's a titanium lockback with a 4 inch blade.....beautiful piece....I really like the M16...
 
I wanted to keep my good knives preserved because the were "my good knives". Then I bought some cheapies, like a kershaw leek, BM, etc, to carry and use.

But the good ones sat unused and unappreciated for their performance qualities. I never got to experience them. Conversely, when I used my cheapies, I didn't like the way that they handled and the way they performed and looked.

Now I use my good knives. Darrel Ralph AXD, Strider SMF ad AR. I'm happy. I get to use them as intended and carry them and be around the better knife. Now my cheapies sit. You have to get over that mental hump. It's like having a girlfriend that you never take out. All you do is talk on the phone. You need to take her out on dates and do other stuff to/with her. ;)

When the good knives gets worn or breaks, if they ever do. I will get another good knife to replace them. Use the good knives as intended.

Moral of the story.... Use your good knife. The one that you want to sit forever in your drawer and preserve till the end of time. Don't get a cheapy. Get and use a quality knife. You'll be happy. Just gotta get over the preservation mentality.

cliff :D
 
Benchmade 710, or any Emerson.

Although, My 710 sits in a drawer mostly, now that I've gotten into Emersons... Not that it's of lesser quality, but Emersons ust scream "I'm a tank! Use me!!!"

Peace.
 
Richard, that knife is a GRECO. It's high-carbon. Be wary of rust, but use it. It's not ever going to increase much in value, so USE IT!!!!!
Also, if you keep your eyes open, I'm sure you could find another somewhere.
 
Thanks guys! I do use the Greco, just would really bother me to lose something that isn’t made anymore. I have considered the Manix and the Tomcat; several other suggestions I hadn’t thought about.

Can any of you tell me what the bushing in the Manix are made of? For this type of knife, I prefer bronze as opposed to a softer material? Thanks again. Richard
 
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