Large, weapon-oriented traditional folders

[lonestar1979]

Thanx CM,I am getting Kissing Crane made in Germany NIB, cant wait to get it.Also ordered Rite Edge manual stiletto,blade is 5inches, with ss bolsters.Will try to customize it!I just watched your video,with 2 swingguards,hopefully when I can afford it will get something similar!

 

[Shotgun]

Out the front paratroop/SOE knife

I dislike switchblades but I'd carry that. Nice one!

 

[sh00ter01]

I dislike switchblades but I'd carry that. Nice one!

I don't believe they were switchblade but rather gravity knives. Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[puukkoman]

Here's one of my favorites. This thing is big, about 15" overall. No markings, but likely of Mediterranean origin, and pretty old, guessing a century or more. Ring lock to close, like the Okapi knives use. The handle is one solid piece of ebony.

And here's a current production of a Spanish navaja.

 

[lonestar1979]

Beautiful traditional knives! I have ton of modern knives, but do not really like them.Going to Europe in January and will hopefully find some traditional navajas and stilettos!

 

[EChoil]

Another one not mentioned can be found if you Google "Al Mar Large Liner Lock." I've yet to find one for sale reasonably. I discovered this Al Mar only recently.

The stiletto is one of my very favorite blade designs. I've had Italians (prefer the Sicilian designs), carried a fine navaja a few years back for a while, and I like Basque Yatagans. I like some of the OTF's but can't get past their blade wiggle. Never been a balisong guy because I know I'd play with it and slice myself eventually.

As I prefer a 4-6" blade length in these, my two Ti-Lites are currently among my favorite urban EDC's. While both are fine knives, the 4" is probably my favorite flick knife.

 

[HFinn]

I don't believe they were switchblade but rather gravity knives. Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

They are gravity knives. Where I live very rare but I have managed to see one.

 

[kingeider]

there's a lot of German gravity designs and also some French models. Many are more streamlined than the above. Lots and lots of cheap knock offs, too

some originals, apparently

http://www.wwiidaggers.com/LUFTGRAV.htm
http://www.snyderstreasures.com/pages/germanknives.htm

here's a nice page showing a lot of different varieties, I'm partial to the Wingens and the Klaas as they don't seem to be as bulky as the others

http://www.switchbladekits.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=156

 

[lonestar1979]

puukkoman, where did you get those 2 navajas?Does anyone know where I can order a quality old style navaja for decent price?

 

[EChoil]

puukkoman, where did you get those 2 navajas?Does anyone know where I can order a quality old style navaja for decent price?

Try the Aceros de Hispania site. They have some nice ones in their stiletto penknife section.

 

[ourgon]

Maker - Sandro Mariani

 

[Larcivs Lepidvs]

Saracca Romagnola

 

[Larcivs Lepidvs]

Saracca Romagnola again

 

[jstrange]

Those look really nice!

 

[HFinn]

The Extrema Ratio Resolza is in my opinion a very good modern version of a traditional knife, while not too large (12 cm blade), the pattern has a history of fighting to back it up. Bought it recently and really like it.

 

[HFinn]

Saracca Romagnola again

Those are really beautiful. As I have an interest in traditional Italian knife skills, those would be nice to own.

 

[Blue Sky]

Wow is about the only word that fits.

 

[Hickory n steel]

If I had to open somebody up.with a traditional knife
This is what I'd use ( though a finger grooved model may provide a safer grip )

You can't argue the fact that the buck 110 is a very slicey and stabby blade.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

HFinn, I recently picked up the ER Resolza. Not my first ER, but definitely the one for daily use. I keep it on my desk, but it finds its way into the kitchen. Fighting salads, garlic and onion, vegetables for steaming.