Imagical Design folder?

Clydetz · May 14, 2005

Just ran across this site today and was curious if anyone ever tried one of these knives? Are they just a gimmicky knife or are they worthwhile? I tried a 'search' but came up blank. A 3" blade of high carbon C70 Sheffield steel. What is this steel comparable to?
http://www.imagical-design.com/script2.htm

Walking Man · May 14, 2005

I'm not 100% sure, but I think Boker uses the same design.

Clydetz · May 16, 2005

Thank you, Walking Man... I'll have to check it out. Also heard that CRKT has a similar version.

Walking Man · May 16, 2005

Sorry I don't have more information.
Maybe the knifemakers forum can help you ID the steel.

Duffin444 · May 16, 2005

Yeah, CRKT has the Snaplock and the Snaplock2. An interesting idea, too bad it is made of such low quality steel or I might give 'em a whirl.

-Duffin

boobar · May 16, 2005

Interesting design, can't say that it gets me all that excited to go out and buy one though.

Andy_L · May 16, 2005

IIRC 70 carbon is just a plain carbon steel with 0.70%carbon in it. I think it falls just short of the O1 carbon steel but should behave in the same way. Bit less brittle but a bit less hard wearing. Good choice for the design of knife IMO. I don't think it should be used as a pry bar though.

SilverFoxKnows · May 16, 2005

for me to pick one up "just to try out". If they were $20 maybe but for $100 I could get a proven design from a company that has a forum here (Buck, Camillus, HI, Spyderco, SOG, Swamp Rat) and is known for great customer service. Neat idea though.

Frank

Clydetz · May 17, 2005

Thanks again for the info... you guys are a great source of knowledge! I think you're right, SilverFoxKnows. I've got quite a few Bucks & if that 'spare' $100 materializes, I may just get one of these 'oddball' designed knives to try... it'll never replace a Buck but might be fun checking it out.