This question of tip-up or tip-down carry with a large blade is threatening to hijack Carlos' thread so I am opening a new thread with a link to this one that has the tip-up or tip-down carry for large blades as its subject. Please find that discussion captioned "? Tip-up or tip-down Carry with Large Blades" at http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=280732
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Large folder vote thread.
- Thread starter Carlos
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Some random thoughts: Beware the CAMEL! The adage about the "Camel" being a "horse designed by committee" keeps haunting my dreams about the large/mega Spyderco. Design parameters are okay but not to the extent that it starts unduly influencing the designer. As such, I am reluctant to say anything further than my first post on the Large Folder thread. Whether the design will be developed in-house, by a collaborating artist (maker), or both is also intriguing. Cough! (Pirella) Cough!
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1. G10
2. 4.5-5"
3. wharncliffe
4. Full flat grind
5. Compression lock
MBC-rated lock desired
4-position clip appreciated
CPM3V or INFI steel desired
2. 4.5-5"
3. wharncliffe
4. Full flat grind
5. Compression lock
MBC-rated lock desired
4-position clip appreciated
CPM3V or INFI steel desired
I'm with toothed,
After looking at what everyone has to say, we can all agree that we dissagree. Not everyone favors a certain lock. Not everyone favors a certain blade steel. Not everyone favors a certain grind.
My vote is that the blade shuold just be bigger. We want a mega folder. Most folks who are fans of those like them to be 5+ inches. After that, just make sure that the knife carries the same quality we've come to expect and respect Spyderco for. It'll be one badass knife no matter what.
Good luck and God bless those who will make this one. I'll buy one....or two
Rayn
After looking at what everyone has to say, we can all agree that we dissagree. Not everyone favors a certain lock. Not everyone favors a certain blade steel. Not everyone favors a certain grind.
My vote is that the blade shuold just be bigger. We want a mega folder. Most folks who are fans of those like them to be 5+ inches. After that, just make sure that the knife carries the same quality we've come to expect and respect Spyderco for. It'll be one badass knife no matter what.
Good luck and God bless those who will make this one. I'll buy one....or two
Rayn
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- 423
Handle Material
Burgendy Linen Micarta with dual steel liners and steel back spacer.
The burgendy micarta really glows an orangy/red in bright sunlight (beautiful) and the steel liners/back-spacer are for looks as much as strength.
Perhaps even exotic burled wood with the same steel work. Would make for a heck of a unique sprint run.
If the large blade is for hard use, then either black G-10 or canvas micarta.
Blade Pattern
Leaf (Military). IMHO looks and works best for larger blades. Spearpoint (to me) looks clunky on a large blade, and the clip-point is often seen on fighting blades.
Blade Grind.
Full Flat. No question.
Lock type
Compression lock would be my favourite, as slick as a liner lock, all the stregnths (and more) of a lock back.
Please NOT the ball lock. It's a really strong lock, but can be difficult to close in wet/cold weather, where a larger knife is more often used.
Burgendy Linen Micarta with dual steel liners and steel back spacer.
The burgendy micarta really glows an orangy/red in bright sunlight (beautiful) and the steel liners/back-spacer are for looks as much as strength.
Perhaps even exotic burled wood with the same steel work. Would make for a heck of a unique sprint run.
If the large blade is for hard use, then either black G-10 or canvas micarta.
Blade Pattern
Leaf (Military). IMHO looks and works best for larger blades. Spearpoint (to me) looks clunky on a large blade, and the clip-point is often seen on fighting blades.
Blade Grind.
Full Flat. No question.
Lock type
Compression lock would be my favourite, as slick as a liner lock, all the stregnths (and more) of a lock back.
Please NOT the ball lock. It's a really strong lock, but can be difficult to close in wet/cold weather, where a larger knife is more often used.
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- Messages
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Handle materials:
1. G-10
2. Carbon Fiber
Blade pattern:
1. Wharncliffe (with a slight belly)
2. Spear-point (Native)
Blade grind:
1. Flat
Blade length:
1. 5" to 5.5"
2. 4.5" to 5"
Lock type:
1. Compression lock
Sal Thanks for asking and thanks Carlos for putting all the numbers together.
1. G-10
2. Carbon Fiber
Blade pattern:
1. Wharncliffe (with a slight belly)
2. Spear-point (Native)
Blade grind:
1. Flat
Blade length:
1. 5" to 5.5"
2. 4.5" to 5"
Lock type:
1. Compression lock
Sal Thanks for asking and thanks Carlos for putting all the numbers together.
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1. G10 or Mircata handles
2. leaf blade
3. flat ground
4. 4.5" - 5"
5. compression lock MBC rated
6. tip up/down and left/right carry
7. S30V or INFI
9. SS liners
10. bronze washers
yes will be expensive but the best folder there is on the market...
2. leaf blade
3. flat ground
4. 4.5" - 5"
5. compression lock MBC rated
6. tip up/down and left/right carry
7. S30V or INFI
9. SS liners
10. bronze washers
yes will be expensive but the best folder there is on the market...
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- Messages
- 6,311
Handle materials:
G10 - Grippy texture
Blade pattern:
Leaf (Military/Temperance)
Wharncliffe would be my #2 choice
Blade grind:
Flat - Make it a good cutter
Blade length:
5" to 5.5"
Lock type:
Compression lock
Why no frame lock?
Other suggestion:
A mega Military or folding Ronin would be neat.
G10 - Grippy texture
Blade pattern:
Leaf (Military/Temperance)
Wharncliffe would be my #2 choice
Blade grind:
Flat - Make it a good cutter
Blade length:
5" to 5.5"
Lock type:
Compression lock
Why no frame lock?
Other suggestion:
A mega Military or folding Ronin would be neat.
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- Messages
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1. G10
2. 4.5-5"
3. wharncliffe
4. Full flat grind
5. Compression lock
2. 4.5-5"
3. wharncliffe
4. Full flat grind
5. Compression lock
