Large Folder Suggestion

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the Beasts from Extrema Ratio.... Supposed to be BIG and BAD
Can't go wrong with the Demko Knives though
 
I've had my eye on that new CS Espada in large not extra large, lots of belly with that, umm.. umm Triad Lock (I knew it would come to me) I saw one at copspluss. I'm not Leo here, just sayin' I saw em' on the market. I don’t know what to tell you except that I look at a lot of knives and there all different, I guessing that you look at alot of knives too. That al mar sere 2000 looks nice or a CS OSS, but dang, I can’t imagine trying to sharpen one of those on a wicked edge.. Maybe there’s a way.

I guess I like cold steel stuff, cause I was also going to suggest that pocket bushman, for 25$ you could have a new one to beat on every camping trip. I've also been looking at spyder edges because I hear they will sharpen them for you, like that spyderhawk in spyder edge, that would be a whole different folder. Well, good luck, I'm just trying to keep the cost down.. I just thought of 5 more.. its true, but JK
 
jake5775 said:
what about a benchmade 710? way under your budget, but i think it would serve quite nicely. the AXIS lock is very strong,and it has a 3.9 inch blade.
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Thin blade dude.

I carry a Spyderco Military often and for the same reason, I didn't even try to recommend it here.
 
JohnWayne360 said:
A strong folder is what I'm really after, I'm just a sucker for over-engineered knives. I'm not naive enough to believe I can replace a fixed with a folder, however, I'm not really into small fixed blades, therefore a folder that sort of mixes some of the qualities of the two would do.

For straight up abuse, nothing beats my ESEE RC-5.
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a custom DEMKO will do all this and more. If you are willing to wait for one and pay 600.00. but based on your blade requirements, strength requirements, design requirements - You want a Demko.
 
Ankerson said:
This would be the knife that you would want, but it's more than your budget and Andrew has a long waiting list.

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damnit....beat me to it. I didn't read the whole thread... Mine is coming in DECEMBER!!! - full thickness TI liners, blade in M390 :) - his wait is up to a year now. THERE is one seller out there that has 1 carbon fiber demko for sale - but he wants 800 for it... and it's not quite the same one as in the video, little older model. the "AD - 10" style I believe it's called in the video... This guy's G10 Demko is spectacular...and he got another one????? jesus....jealous!

found the link to the seller: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...drew-Demko-Triad-Lock-folders?highlight=Demko

I emailed him about 2 weeks ago - the carbon fiber demko is still available...
 
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There is a number of folders fitting the description. Like Kershaw Offset. It is not a cutter by no means though. And I have not seen it reground yet for some reason.
From Kershaws there is also Tirrade which is a strong knife and quite a heavy one.
Benchmade Skirmish and Rukus are powerfull knives. Rukus is probably the best balanced one - it in fact cuts, which is not a small feat for the blade that thick. Unfortunately they are discontinued and quite popilar so might be difficult to get.
Emerson Super Commander is quite big - too big from my personal point of view. But its advantage is that it certainly is capable of cutting. I think that may apply to all the Emerson's knifes starting with "Super".
Well, I think that concludes my list - that are in fact all the big folders I have got in my collection.
So the main point is - if you want a big strong folder you certainly can get one. There are even quite many production folders to choose from...
 
Capolan said:
damnit....beat me to it. I didn't read the whole thread... Mine is coming in DECEMBER!!! - full thickness TI liners, blade in M390 :) - his wait is up to a year now. THERE is one seller out there that has 1 carbon fiber demko for sale - but he wants 800 for it... and it's not quite the same one as in the video, little older model. the "AD - 10" style I believe it's called in the video... This guy's G10 Demko is spectacular...and he got another one????? jesus....jealous!

found the link to the seller: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...drew-Demko-Triad-Lock-folders?highlight=Demko

I emailed him about 2 weeks ago - the carbon fiber demko is still available...
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Yeah, both of mine, CF and G10 have .050" Ti Liners. :)
 
Here's mine...

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Get in touch with Ray Laconico, a knife maker on this forum. He can make you a large folder which will serve you very well.

Here's mine -
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I've given it a work out and it has given me great service. It's a linerlock, but Ray also makes framelocks, and also in titanium.

Andy
 
Charlie Mike said:
Here's mine...

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NOT FAIR!!! you can't post your never to be made again 1 time only Demko!! -- LOL! I think it's your AD-10 custom and your videos that got me intrigued enough to get on the waiting list in January... really a beautiful piece of work.
 
Capolan said:
NOT FAIR!!! you can't post your never to be made again 1 time only Demko!! -- LOL! I think it's your AD-10 custom and your videos that got me intrigued enough to get on the waiting list in January... really a beautiful piece of work.
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In that case...

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cold steel lawman or ak 47, they can take a beating and are cheap enough that you don't get worried about abusing them. They have a pretty nice finish once you scrape off that hideous teflon.
 
Get a Spyderco Suoerleaf - if it breaks, it breaks. Or a Para2

The older large Manix comes in the classifieds here quite often

Witha folder, it is the possibility of torque buggering up the pivot is the only real problem. So just don't do any of that :D:D

I have battoned tons of wood with simlar knives - just make sure and hold the knife a the pivot. I hung a hardwood door with a hand-drill and a Millie once. I sound like a Spydie fanboy here, I am aware, but I'm not really. They are just pretty capable, not that expensive and made of the the good things :)
 
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I'd say +1 on the zt 0300 series, great user. Also possibly the 0200, although i have never actually used a 0200.
 
I'd say fixed blade for the tasks mentioned but if absolutely must get a large folder, you might take a look at the cold steel rajah 2.


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thegeek574 said:
Yes. with your budget, i would get an 0300 and then have someone regrind it to full convex.

strength doesn't get much better than a titanium framelock.
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Umm... Most titanium framelocks are weaker than a solid linerlock. Titanium is a relatively mushy material compared with steel. Reliability is what you get, overall strength is average.

The Axis lock, Tri Ad lock, and Ball Bearing lock will take a much heavier load.
 
Joshua J. said:
Umm... Most titanium framelocks are weaker than a solid linerlock. Titanium is a relatively mushy material compared with steel. Reliability is what you get, overall strength is average.

The Axis lock, Tri Ad lock, and Ball Bearing lock will take a much heavier load.
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comp lock?
 
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