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welp, im 23 and my dad is pushin 60. for years hes used traditional case barlow style pocket knives for the construction work he does around his house to spruce it up and make it look nice. The knife usually gets layed in the dirt, and cuts concrete bags all day long. I want to buy him a newer one hander with better steel but i dont want to break the bank. He loves his old style whetsone so its gotta be plain edge... any thoughts? i want something heill hold and not think its cheap... so i dont know if zytel would be best. Any thoughts?
 
Look into some of the folders from CRKT. Nice style, decient materials, great prices.

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R.W.Clark

Proud Member : California Knifemakers Association
 
what do you think would be a good model by CRKT that would appeal to someone who likes traditional style?
 
If your dad's pushing 60 and has carried traditional barlows for years, are you sure he's going to WANT a one-hand opener? Spyderco is ALWAYS my first recommendation for a one-hander that won't break the bank and is built for the long long haul. But you don't see a lot of Spydies that have the look and feel of a trad slipjoint. And it sounds as if that's what floats your dad's boat. If you're sure that's what he'd want (as opposed to, say, a nice Robeson trad folder), then take a look at the Spydie Delica plain edge with stainless steel handles.
 
Kershaw Double-Cross.

Traditional style, two blades, thumb studs & liner locks.
 
I just gave my old man a Camillus EDC in CM-154 and he loves it.

N2S
 
Did u ever consider a small fixed blade? Like a small belt knife or neck knife from 1084 steel? It would hold up pretty good and be a steel he might familiar with. I have a post in the Knives For Sale: Makers forum, with some 1084 and D2 blades for sale, all different shapes and sizes, and I have some O-1 left. Prices are around $40-$60 for the 1084 and O-1, and prob around $60 to $100 for the D2 and ATS, depending on size, handle material and sheath options.
 
I recently got my dad a Buck 110. I have tried to get him more "modern" knives in the past, but he never really liked them. He really likes the 110. Tough as nails, and while it doesn't use the best steel in the world it is easy to sharpen.

Buck did a run of 532's with BG-42 not too long ago. That would also be an excellent choice.

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Dennis Bible

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