Large, HD, non-menacing folder?

Hmm, how about a ZT 0350CB? It's shorter than what you wanted, but it has a nice stonewashed blade. Though I'm curious as to how much more expensive it would be to get someone to bead blast the DLC coating off the 0300. DLC is very durable, so it might cost a bit more to have it done.
 
Handwrecker said:
An inch or less. Right under the pivot and above are all that stick out of pocket. You can grab the Spyderhole out of pocket since it's tip down, making deployment faster than most autos or balisongs if you Spyder drop it. I really like the orange Millie. It's a huge knife (9.5" open), only weighs 4.2oz, disappears in pocket, Sal stated the lock is rated 550lb/inch (4" blade, 2200lbs for lock failure), and I've never had an issue using it in public despite it's nasty size and shape.

Here's the thread with Sal's numbers for the Millie lock. Towards the bottom of the first page: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=768966
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Kinda off topic but it sounds hard to beleve that the Military would withstand hanging 2200 pounds or an impact of that weight without failure, that has to be some sort of technical jargon wouldn't you think?

You're quote is correct but the big Demko Triads have topped out at like 200 - 600 pounds depending on the knife he made it for. Not arguing your post the Military is a great coice but those figures are beyond my belief. :eek: :confused:
 
It's 550 inch/lbs not inch/lbs/inch. In other words, 550 is the total, not per inch. You can see in that linked post from Sal he says as much, stating it's 550/4=137.5 inch/lbs per inch for the Millie: "With a 4" blade length, this puts it into our heavy duty lock rating of over 100 inch/lbs per inch."

Ever look or say a word so much it seems strange? I just got that with "inch".
 
Monger, I think the Hogues that Reeek is showing off, are the ticket. They are sexy, new, make you think nice custom knife instead of tactical knife.

Or skip the heavy duty part and get the BM Dejavoo that ac1d mentioned.
 
The Queen Mountain Man Lockback is a good sized folder (3 5/8" blade) in a non-intimidating traditional style.

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kreole said:
It's 550 inch/lbs not inch/lbs/inch. In other words, 550 is the total, not per inch. You can see in that linked post from Sal he says as much, stating it's 550/4=137.5 inch/lbs per inch for the Millie: "With a 4" blade length, this puts it into our heavy duty lock rating of over 100 inch/lbs per inch."

Ever look or say a word so much it seems strange? I just got that with "inch".
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Thanks kreole, that was a good explanation! ...."inch"...lol :D
 
kreole said:
It's 550 inch/lbs not inch/lbs/inch. In other words, 550 is the total, not per inch. You can see in that linked post from Sal he says as much, stating it's 550/4=137.5 inch/lbs per inch for the Millie: "With a 4" blade length, this puts it into our heavy duty lock rating of over 100 inch/lbs per inch."

Ever look or say a word so much it seems strange? I just got that with "inch".
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Good call, that makes way more sense.
 
Boozoo Chavis said:
The Queen Mountain Man Lockback is a good sized folder (3 5/8" blade) in a non-intimidating traditional style.

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That type of handle could still creep some people out, but otherwise it looks perfect - that with an orange or yellow synthetic handle would really do the trick.
 
monger4142 said:
http://www.knifeworks.com/zerotoler...lasts30vblackg10handleplainedgepre-order.aspx

"satin beat blast" isn't satin a sanded finish and bead blast is a coating? makes no sense
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Bead blast isn't a coating. It's done with 'abrasive media' like tiny ceramic beads or other hard particles, that are 'blasted' against the steel at high pressure (like sand blasting, but with more advanced materials). Depending upon the size & type of particles (beads) used, it could leave what some might view or interpret as a 'satin' finish (like the finish on the blade in your referenced link). The term 'satin' is often used to describe a refined and reflective, but somewhat less-than-polished appearance on an uncoated steel blade. I tend to think of 'satin' finish as the 'sheen without the shine'. A sanded blade might have what would be referred to as a 'brushed satin' finish.
 
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Psychopomp said:
It's not a frame lock, but the Benchmade 710 is a hard use, tank of a knife that has a very classic, elegant look. It's a big knife, but it certainly won't scare anyone if you're worried about that.

I carried one daily for over three years. Great knife.
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this, or the Spyderco Military, though they both could be considered menacing. I'd say go with the ZT--all knives can look menacing in the right context.
 
Gayle Bradley

In my experience, ANY knife, no matter the handle or blade shape, over 3" is usually viewed as menacing.
 
Might want to consider the new ZT 0550/0551's. Check out the pics and threads here on these bad boys.

Threatening or not (and who really knows what that definition is) they are going to be awesome knives. You should get one "just because!"
 
I've been eyeing that 551, anyone have one yet?

love the handle, not sure about that blade shape yet. I really like that unique 350/300 blade shape.
 
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