Help identifying blade type

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thechip

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My brother in law has found his favorite EDC. Problem is; it's a no name brand and he wants to get a nicer version of it.

I've posted pics here. Sorry about the shadows, the knife is 300 miles away or I'd retake the pics.

The blade is about 2 ½" in length. But I've never seen this style before (other than on a straight razor), and I'm having a heck of a time figuring out 1) what style the blade is and 2) if I can even find another one to buy.

All help is appreciated. Would like to find a high quality version of this exact knife, but would settle for something close.

Thanks,
-Chip

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Is he looking for another slipjoint traditional folder or something more modern? Generally such blade shapes are referred to loosely as a "cleaver" though it more resembles a straight razor. However, there's a traditional pattern called a razor or one-armed jack that looks very different and so the term "razor" isn't often used when describing traditionals nor used when describing modern knives since "razor" has more of an association with replaceable blade box cutter/utility knives. Personally I'm not aware of any nicer versions that are a perfect match for the above knife but another member may have a lead for you.
 
I should have specified. Yes, he would prefer a slipjoint folder, single blade. He might consider a lockblade.

I'm familiar with the razor paradox. The one-armed jack is a new one for me.. I'll start looking at some of those.

Thanks!
-Chip
 
Yea, a one arm isn't all that uncommon for the GEC #15 pattern. I would start there, since they should still be available at some vendors.

That blade shape is also slightly reminiscent of a Higonokami, a traditional Japanese friction folder.
 
That looks like the F17150BJB Frost Cutlery Razor Lock Pocket Knife. I'm searching for one of a better quality than that, but that's what it looks like.
 
Stringplcker got me on the right track. Found some others that are very similar, like the Bear and Son BC298R... actually the BC298R is almost identical. The only real difference I see are cosmetic, and then the number of pins.
 
The only knife I've seen with that style is the Red Horse Hellrazor. Not quite the sme, but that might give some leads
 
Most one arm jack knives have a more pronounced corner on the spine opposite the tip of the edge. This is for carching on clothes to pop the knife open one handed.
 
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