Help me find my grail knife!

Heartland_edc

Heartland_edc

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Like most here, I have bought and traded tons of knives. I am not one to spend thousands on a full custom, but I won't shy away from anything in the $600 range. I wanted to ask here, instead of hopelessly continuing to search online, for help finding what I consider to be the ultimate knife. Looking for something with a blade length of 3.5 - 4 inches in stainless premium steel, with g10 scales, titanium liners, with a liner lock. Don't know why, but I prefer g10 on both sides vs a frame lock with 1 side titanium. I've looked tons of times at emersons but they just don't do it for me. Plain blade, no serrations, clip point, drop point etc. No tanto. No coated blades. Gimping (jimping?) on the spine. No need for a glass breaker. I like a uniform look with peel ply or similar textured g10. Black scales. Stonewash or polished satin. Reasonably thick blade. Thumb studs and flipper would be great. LOVE simple torx pivots and flat handle screws that are satin. I just think they look great on black g10. I guess if you mixed spyderco's g10, screws, and pivot with the Benchmade Vicar's titanium liner and lock style, Hinderers blade shape and thickness (spanto/spearpoint), simple flipper, and some mix of ergos. Am I describing anything that exists? An Olamic Wayfarer is the closest to perfect thing I've seen, but I couldn't bring myself to actually use it. (still want one though) Let me know below!
 
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Check out Larry Withrow in Knifemakers folder forum and have him custom make it for you.
 
Just a shot in the dark here, but maybe check out the Fantoni HB 03? I don't own one, but it does tick most of the boxes you mentioned.
 
Colorodo said:
Check out Larry Withrow in Knifemakers folder forum and have him custom make it for you.
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This of you want a folder... or one of a couple other very good custom makers... End up with the best of everything and better than a production knife at the same price.
 
What about an Umnumzaan that has been customized like this?

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I found a cheap(er) everyday use option for you that checks all of your requirements using BladeIntel. Here is a video, results are at the end. Hint: its German and costs $120.

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I think you should get what you really want, buy once, cry once brother!

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Quiet said:
I think you should get what you really want, buy once, cry once brother!

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Not sure if I already mentioned this in another thread, but I'll say it again. That is one damn good looking knife.

For the threadmaker, I would check out the Olamic tactical website. Liner locks, and some of the best designs I have seen. And I looked through thousands of knives before choosing my own grail. Have fun on your search :thumbup:

One last thing....as someone above already said, pay that heap of money for the knife you feel is best. Cry once, then live with the glory forever. If you go with a cheaper knife for budget reasons, chances are you'll always have that nagging feeling in the back of your mind that you could have had something better. Happened to me haha
 
Cutlover said:
Not sure if I already mentioned this in another thread, but I'll say it again. That is one damn good looking knife.
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Thank you, brother. I appreciate it. This is hands down the nicest knife I own, and that's speaking as a guy who owns multiple other high dollar knives. Olamic is pretty much my favorite knife-maker. They just make something that checks every box for me. I am hoping to purchase more Wayfarers in the future.
 
Hey heartland, in the for sale by dealers, theres a pretty sweet Shirogorov F3 for $600. It sounds like what you described in op. I know thats what i would go for with $600.
 
Cutlover said:
Not sure if I already mentioned this in another thread, but I'll say it again. That is one damn good looking knife.

For the threadmaker, I would check out the Olamic tactical website. Liner locks, and some of the best designs I have seen. And I looked through thousands of knives before choosing my own grail. Have fun on your search :thumbup:

One last thing....as someone above already said, pay that heap of money for the knife you feel is best. Cry once, then live with the glory forever. If you go with a cheaper knife for budget reasons, chances are you'll always have that nagging feeling in the back of your mind that you could have had something better. Happened to me haha
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Don't care if it was said before.....that is one of the finest looking knives!!
DAYUMMM!! Just gorgeous!
Joe

Had to come back and say it again.......Quiet.....gorgeous blade bro!
 
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Thank you, gentlemen. I am sincerely grateful to have it. I will also say that I've seen other Wayfarers and they are all gorgeous in one way or another, and that's another thing, I believe these are all made slightly different, so you won't ever run into another guy who has the same knife you do at a party :D

Also, Eugene at Olamic is a great guy, and if you have any questions, or would like to order something specifically to your taste, he will be the one to talk to.
 
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