Ideal folder

[tanto]

Hi,
Have you ever thought what would be an ideal folder? I am not talking about any production or custom folder. The one I have in mind is crossbreed between for example BM 710 Axis and Ken Onion Random Task - for production knives... It means good steel, safe and fast opening and reliable lock...
What would be your combination of existing knives to form an IDEAL FOLDER??

T.

 

[Marion David Poff]

The perfect folder was discussed awhile ago and the Darrell Ralch Apogee is what it looks like, and now that it come DA, look out.

MDP

 

[Marion David Poff]

The only way I would change it would be wider, spine to edge.

 

[Jim March]

To me, the Sifu holds serious promise as the ultimate. Big, excellent lock, steel is plenty good enough for a "streetfighter" not carried for daily utility, good ergos.

"Big" is a major part of the equation here...sorry, but you take somebody like Benchmade and it's like "oh look, another subtle variation on the 3.75" tactical knife! KEWL!". Sorry, I just don't get it, unless we're talking about a better lock such as the Axis. Look at the number of 3.5" - 3.9" linerlocks in the catalog...it's just nuts, or I'm missing the point?

Jim March

 

[Willie Boy]

For me the ideal folder is the one I don't have and wish to purchase next. Right now, it is the REKAT meat eater.

 

[CJL101]

The ideal folder for me is built on a Spyderco Wegner with a plain edge.
1. Add a second liner for stiffness.
2. Remove the liner access cutout on the non-lock side to prevent axidental release
3. Replace the handle pins with Torx screws.
4. Change the blade from a hollow ground to a flat ground with a slight forward rake.



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If you try, you may fail. If you don't try, you certainly will.

 

[Samurai6]

Darrel Ralph Apogee with a Derrel Ralph Apogee. Pick your size.

Harv

 

[ThomM]

For me the ideal would be a locking blade multi-blade. I'd like to see an axis lock with blades and locks on both ends as an example. Ideally a double axis lock with a utility blade drop point and wharncliff opposite.

 

[David Williams]

Ms. Tanto,

You have an interesting idea. Maybe if you posted it on the Benchmade Forum it might catch their attention. Although I believe Kershaw is now making Ken Onion speed safe designs. BM does have their own automatic knives but I think you were after something 'more' legal.

I believe there is no perfect folder for everybody because everybody has different tastes. Right now there is nothing that totally suits me. If somebody copied the blade and handle of the Gerber Magnum LST with the materials, fit and finish of a Sebenza that would be my ideal folder.

That handle design is the only one I have that really fits my hand. And the blade design is a nice all around one. I have yet to handle a Chris Reeve Sebenza so maybe it will fit my hand as good. Don't know. But all of the praises for fit and finish for the Sebenza have been noted by me.

ThomM,

Spyderco is going to make a 'Large' Dyad and Buck is revamping their CrossLock.

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"A knifeless man is a lifeless man"
-Nordic proverb

 

[Stompy]

Ahh yes, the all elusive ultimate folder...

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I've got an idea which is all together possible, take a Random Task, CPM-440V and all, throw out the liner lock, replace it with an axis lock...and here's the trick, on EACH end, A wharncliffe on one end, and a drop point, clip point, or tanto on the other end!!!

Who wouldn't buy one of those?


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I need a bigger bucket.

 

[Hoodoo]

I'd like to see a bigger version of the mini dyad. This would be a great coat-pocket knife. I've heard rumors of one but is there such a beast?

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Hoodoo

Cogita tute

 

[David Williams]

Hoodoo,

There is such a beast and the last word is it is due out in January. There are pictures of the prototype on James Mattis site: www.chaicutlery.com

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"A knifeless man is a lifeless man"
-Nordic proverb

 

[stray]

I have to agree with you Jim, the SIFU looks good. I am trying to be patient... However I would like to see a coil spring added. It would probably have to be from the front end of a 56 chevy though to open that sucker with authority.

jeff