Heavy duty folder

You can get a cold steel 4max Scout for $83 at one retailer. Sorry, they're not a site supporter so I can't say who it is but they are the exclusive carrier of the Hogue Ritter rsk so it should be easy to find them.
 
knarfeng said:
I have both the American Lawman and the Recon 1. I am favorably impressed with the build quality of both knives.
While both are very strongly built, the Recon 1 carries as a significantly larger knife, even though the blade length is only 1/2" longer. Thicker blade, thicker handle. The American Lawman carries about like my Native 5.

Both knives have excellent ergonomics. The Recon 1 has the most comfortable handle of any folder I own. The American Lawman is the only knife with a finger choil I own that feels comfortable to me when using without utilizing the choil. (But it is also comfortable when using the choil.)

The blade thickness immediately behind the primary grind is ~0.035" on both knives. (Blades advertised as "good slicers" usually run ~0.22".) The added thickness at the cutting edge combined with the spine thickness, the triad lock, and the robust handle designs, make for very strong folders.
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Very nice discussion.
The comment about the Recon1 handle I ve never seen before on this forum. But after thinking about it, I agree with this. The Recon1 handle is the most ergonomic of any folder handle I ve ever held. And that s compared to over a hundred other high quality knives, and several dozen others.
 
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Klutz said:
I just picked one up. It’s a very nice knife with excellent construction. Unfortunately, it’s not nearly as robust as a few of the Cokd Steel knives mentioned in this thread. There is only one liner on the (liner lock) locking side. It’s definitely a keeper for me though especially at the asking price.
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That’s what I figured. It looks really sweet. I want to try them and Tuya knives
 
soc_monki said:
You can get a cold steel 4max Scout for $83 at one retailer. Sorry, they're not a site supporter so I can't say who it is but they are the exclusive carrier of the Hogue Ritter rsk so it should be easy to find them.
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I found it, and man is it tempting. I just don’t think I have the funds for another knife at the current moment. I wanted feedback for when I do have the funds.
 
New2Blades66 said:
I found it, and man is it tempting. I just don’t think I have the funds for another knife at the current moment. I wanted feedback for when I do have the funds.
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No problem. They have had the Scout for that price since it came out. I bought one immediately, then another later when Cold Steel got sold. There are tons of good options (Adamas, which I'm looking at picking up soon, Hinderers XM18 or 24, Shaman...) but IMO the Scout at $83 is hard to beat. It is a beast!
 
soc_monki said:
No problem. They have had the Scout for that price since it came out. I bought one immediately, then another later when Cold Steel got sold. There are tons of good options (Adamas, which I'm looking at picking up soon, Hinderers XM18 or 24, Shaman...) but IMO the Scout at $83 is hard to beat. It is a beast!
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Does the shaman compare to something like the 4Max or Adamas?
 
soc_monki said:
You can get a cold steel 4max Scout for $83 at one retailer. Sorry, they're not a site supporter so I can't say who it is but they are the exclusive carrier of the Hogue Ritter rsk so it should be easy to find them.
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I am pretty sure you can mention non-supporting dealers. Just no links to them.
 
New2Blades66 said:
Does the shaman compare to something like the 4Max or Adamas?
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Adamas, yes (imo). 4 max... I don't think the Shaman or Adamas really compares! The 4max is just THAT big and burly. The Shaman and Adamas are more "edc" heavy duty.

Truth be told, I think the Shaman and Adamas can handle anything you throw at them, within reason. The 4 max would survive the apocalypse...
 
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