High End Folder Recommendation

Anything CRK, if you tried a lot of other knives out you will appreciate the fit n finish , tolerances , warranty.
 
tas237 said:
I have been looking at his knives. They're nice for sure.

The only thing that concerns me about a custom is having a lasting warranty like the companies offer.
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Alan, and I would say all the knife makers on BF will take care of you...

Why not ask him what his warranty is?
 
It's your money, and the most important thing is that you get a knife that suits your needs and that you enjoy using.

I am giving you my input based on owning all of the above....

I have never owned a production knife that was better than a custom (I am not going to list the knives I have owned, but it's too many)

Alan's work is way under priced for what it is, that's the reason I pointed you in that direction.

His knives are smoother than anything CRK, much more practical as an EDC than anything Strider, and are made to use.
 
Alan Davis' knives are freaking works of art man. My next folder purchase. I've had multiple "hard use" knives ajd while they're good, usually I don't reach for my knife when doing work these knives are touted to be great at. Now I want a very well built knife that isn't just like 5,000 others out there. I, like the OP, am now looking for a unique knife to pass to my grandson or daughter. Alan's knives are definitely within that category:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1173675-The-Alan-Davis-custom-knife-picture-thread
 
JR88FAN said:
I will pick 'other'

Go to the knifemakers section and grab the next knife Alan Davis puts up for sale....

His prices range from $400-650 depending on the materials.

Looking at your list, I have done my good deed for the day!
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I will second this! I have 8 of his knives and all of them could do any job at hand! Good Luck! Kevin :D:thumbup:
 
I've never handled Strider knifes only CRK. IMO if you choose a Sebenza get a large one or a 25.

If you end up choosing an Umnumzaan; I want to sell mine. I prefer my Sebenza 25.
If interested, it has a factory edge w/ surface marks on the handle from pocket carry. No deep marks. No marks on the blade.
Includes: knife, wrenches, loctie, grease, lanyard, paperwork and box.
Loctie and grease are new.
 
kda89508 said:
I will second this! I have 8 of his knives and all of them could do any job at hand! Good Luck! Kevin :D:thumbup:
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Not that it matters concerning a custom knife order but curious what Alan's lead time is?
I suppose I can just ask the man himself.
 
I've had multiples of all of these. I carry a Zaan every day; I'm happy with my choice.
 
With that budget I would consider a used custom from one of our fellow members. =)
 
Since no knife is best for all tasks, I recomend planning on two knives. I'd lean towards starting with a small Sebenza for the dress up days. It is also a decent compliment to a fixed blade. Then when your funds rebound, I'd get one of the larger knives. Probably the SMF. If 2 knives is out of the question, then I'd recomend the either SNG, or the large Sebenza.
 
CRK Umnumzaan from Wilson Combat called the StarTac with grippier/better-looking handles. Also, CRK Sebenza 25 which is equally tough. Strider SNG GG is also great and very light. Also, Wilson Combat Eagle which is a custom titanium FrameLock flipper by Les George. Tough, thin and classy.
 
I went through the same thing your going through now and if I could go back in time I'd tell myself to skip all the production knives and go custom. While there's nothing wrong with any you mentioned, they just don't have any soul. Just save a little more and get something really special it'll be worth it.
 
If you are at all concerned about what people will think of you if you pull out a 3+ inch long folder, no matter how "high end" or "nice" it is when you're wearing a suit, I'd go for something definitely smaller, totally "non-threatening" and that your grandma would think is cute.

Some people work in suits because their work requires it, but there is no expectation that they be all prim and proper. Your call.

I suggest you go with a really beautiful high end knife for those grandma moments, that doesn't have a particularly pointy blade, or a wide one either, and that exudes wonderfulness, whatever that is. And also get another, or others, that will suit your needs in other circumstances. If you have a "high end" handsome knife, do you really want to be digging bolts out of your tires with it? Or lending it to someone to open a wooden crate? I didn't think so.

Why not consider carrying two knives, one for those grandma moments, and another for the tough stuff?
 
I will throw the Lion Steel TiSpine out there. Elmax blade and the handle is cnc milled from a solid piece of titanium. The only screws are for the blade pivot, blade stop and pocket clip, none needed to keep the handle together. Beautiful and tough. Matte versions don't show finger prints like the polished ones. I was set on a small sebbie till I saw the TiSpine, glad I got the Ti. Don't get me wrong I still want a small sebbie.
 
I had a not so good experience with a Lionsteel SR-1A. I sold it at a loss after owning it a week.
 
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