Larger heavier single blade ?

[MTHall720]

I really like my Case extra large toothpick. Is there another traditional folder which is a heavier duty knife with a large single blade?
Thanks for the input.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

GEC patterns 72 and 42

 

[liamstrain]

And GEC 65 (Ben Hogan)

 

[hawaiianhawk]

For locking blades, the good ol' Buck 110 is a solid favorite. There's also the Canal Street folding hunter or old US-made Schrade 125OT folding hunter.

For slipjoints, check out Case's Clasp pattern or some coke bottle types. Queen's Mountain Man is also available with or without a lockback mechanism.

 

[MT Damascus]

Boker manufactures many models that would be right up your alley.



Kris

 

[meako]

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GEC #73
actual size.
USA Schrade 7OT
or if you like the toothpick shape as I do and you can handle having a small pen blade secondary. What about the GEC Powderhorns?
that is a good sized knife.
I'll look for a photo with something for size comparison.Having a bit of trouble with photobucket at the mo.

 

[MTHall720]

Thanks very much everyone.

 

[black mamba]

Single blade folding hunter or daddy barlow.

 

[jc57]

Case Copperlock, Trapperlock, Russlock, Backpocket, Folding Hunter, Sodbuster, Slimline Trapper, Large Swell Center (Cokebottle).

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

The folding hunter patterns are probably about the only few that are bigger/longer/beefier than the extra-large toothpick pattern. They are definitely BIG & BEEFY.

Case 6165SAB Folding Hunter (older vintages; don't think it's in Case's current line). The 6165L is a lockback version.
Queen also has/had a Folding Hunter in a single blade config (and D2 :thumbup: ).
Schrade 125OT is a liner-locking single-blade folding hunter pattern.

There's also Case's 'clasp' pattern (6172), which somewhat mimics the toothpick's shape (tapered butt), but is much, much bigger. Very heavy knife.


David

 

[Mink]

USA made Uncle Henry 127uh. You can still find them for decent prices on that auction site.

 

[markpmc]

Others have covered it, but I'll still add a ditto.

If you want to stick with the toothpick like frame then the large folding hunters suggested are the way to begin your search.
If you want to try a large trapper then the GEC #23 or Queen Mountain Man deserve a look.

Enjoy the search and post pics when you finally get it in hand.

 

[neeman]

S&M File and Wire series have quite a few large sized single blade knives

 

[CB-R]

Gec 23!

 

[Stich2442]

Don't know if you are only looking at US made knives only, but if you like the toothpick design, but want something a little more robust check out the French Laguiole, lots of history, a proven shepards and farmers tool, has the tightest lockup of any slipjoint I've ever owned, makes GEC seem weak. Can find in carbon, 12c27, 440, Damascus, and endless selection of scales. If they interest you do your homework and get one from a certified French maker.

Rossignol with horn scales, Imperial toothpick/fishing knife, En Aubrac with juniper

Top view of blades

Pete

 

[pinnah]

I really like my Case extra large toothpick. Is there another traditional folder which is a heavier duty knife with a large single blade?
Thanks for the input.

I would be curious to hear what you're looking for in terms of "heavier duty".


Buck 110 and Opinel #10 by Pinnah, on Flickr

The Buck 110 is a monster. IMO, it's a hunting knife. Really made to be carried in a belt holster. The blade is thick and hollow ground. Fine for game but not as good as an all rounder, imo. But there is nothing like the heft of a 110. Lotsa, lotsa variations and customization possibilities. Great reading and pictures in the sticky from the Buck sub-forum.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...l-Heavyweight-Champion-The-Venerable-Buck-110

The Opinel #10 is very crude out of the box. The one pictured above has been highly modified. Still comes out bigger than a 110. These knives are astonishingly light, more easily pocket carried and the IMO the flatter (convex) grind of the blades make them fantastic all'rounder knives. Most amazingly, they are more rugged (in terms of joint integrity) than any folding knife I've ever used.

EDITED TO ADD: I've also found that Opinels handle being used in sandy and dirty environments better than lock backs and slip joints. At heart, they are friction folders and they don't get mucked up by grit in the joint as much. Yes, the lock ring grinds a bit, but it's not like the problems I have with lock backs and slip joints when they get fouled.


Buck 500 Duke by Pinnah, on Flickr

The Buck 500 (Duke) has been brought back. The blade is a step down in size from the 110 and measures at 3". It's nice and thin and carries in the pocket very well but it's a very sturdy knife. It's my favorite Buck.

Also not mentioned in this thread (that I've seen), don't forget about Sodbusters. A lot more blade in terms of belly than your toothpick.

 

[puukkoman]

I'll give another tip of the hat to the Queen Mountain Man. It's 1/8" larger than the GEC offering, is based on the old Remington Bullet pattern, and comes in D2 (IMO, the best steel available for a pocket knife). They also go for almost half the price of the GECs, with no difference in quality that I can see. Mine rides with me every single day, without fail. Definitely my favorite and most used pocket knife.
Here are a couple pics, next to a Queen toothpick, and a GEC toothpick.

 

[pinnah]

How long is the blade on the Mountain Man? The blade is flat ground, yes? I'm getting errors on their web site. Great looking knife.

 

[Humppa]

Mercator, Douk Douk, Opinel (#9, #10 because of their larger blade)

It´s hard to beat that old european Classics

 

[Daniel Dorn]

I just bought an A. G. Russell "Cowboy" knife with Rucarta handle. Great quality slipjoint that is very heavy-duty.

3 5/8" blade, 4 3/8" closed.