Hi All. Am coming Stateside in the summer and thought I would pick up a new folder. I have had a Sebenza for over 6 years and it is a great knife - rugged, simple, reliable and well made. It will continue to be choice as a hard user but I am now in the market for something new. My requirements are below - what would you suggest?? Thanks.
Locking mechanism: Liner (as not expecting to use for hard work).
Blade steel: Really like my BG42, must be stainless, not stellite.
Blade profile: Not spear point (don't want a 'fighter'), like tanto (but not 'blunt' style), must have nicely finished spine (radiused like Sebbie), like serrated thumb ramp, prefer stud over hole for opening.
Handle: Bolstered (titanium?) Like canvas macarta, like exotic wood, love mammoth but price probably too high. Must have thong hole.
Price - Hmmm....depends but say $400?
I like Bob Lum's work and Lightfoot too.
Any knife shops I should check out in Washington DC? Thanks!
Locking mechanism: Liner (as not expecting to use for hard work).
Blade steel: Really like my BG42, must be stainless, not stellite.
Blade profile: Not spear point (don't want a 'fighter'), like tanto (but not 'blunt' style), must have nicely finished spine (radiused like Sebbie), like serrated thumb ramp, prefer stud over hole for opening.
Handle: Bolstered (titanium?) Like canvas macarta, like exotic wood, love mammoth but price probably too high. Must have thong hole.
Price - Hmmm....depends but say $400?
I like Bob Lum's work and Lightfoot too.
Any knife shops I should check out in Washington DC? Thanks!
