Long term grid down scenario, which folder do you choose?

[mrdabble]

Use it to fold this thread closed cause that's what ur doing

 

[Jeru]

LOL freaking genius. Reminds me a little bit of: "stupid questions will get stupid answers".

 

[Charlie Mike]

I know butterfly knives are mostly used for entertainment, and we all know why, but I agree they can be a great utility knife. They can be made strong and they are easy to keep clean. They are open construction and the motion of opening and closing shakes out the grit.

I have a large Laci Szabo butterfly made by Fred Perrin. What a beast.

I agree on this one. If we are limited to the knives we own, the only balisong I have at home is this Jody Samson weehawk.

 

[johnnytoxin]

Then the world will be a better place mrdabble

 

[jc57]

Of my existing knives, I'd choose my Victorinox Cadet. Because I might finally get to use the can opener.

 

[mrdabble]

I won't be the reason this thread gets closed. Have a nice night johnnytoxin.

 

[R.c.s]

I like these threads it makes me look at knives i would.nt normally bother with so for this scenario i would go for the extrema ratio rao testudo . Blade length just under 5in . Overall lenght just over 10in . Blade thickness 1/4 in . Weight 340g . Blade steel n690 ( 58 hrc ) i think this one fits the bill

 

[Yalius]

A Leatherman Surge. Gives me a plain edge, serrated, pliers, cutters, pry bar, saw, and a removable diamond file.

 

[culpritish]

For me, staying true to the thread title, it is the Mission Knives MFK. All titanium, with a Beta ti blade. No rust, no fuss. My daily carry, so it probably would be the one that rides-out into the disaster.

 

[sideways]

I always wonder why the rest of us have to suffer in these fever dream situations? Why can't someone just ask what folder you'd take with you into the woods if you were planning to live off the land for the rest of your life (however long that lasts with just a folding knife in the deep woods). Why must there always be some kind of incredibly destructive scenario to semi-justify this adventure--one that is well worth having regardless of whatever is going on in the rest of the world?

I guess it's the drama. Some people need it.

Me, the folder of choice would be a folding chair. Then I'd sit comfortably under a tree, looking out over the south pasture while my solar panels power my well pump and the garden continues to produce while my cows continue to reproduce. And if I need a knife, I'll pull one out of my pocket or go inside and pick out a different one.

I feel reasonably sure that won't be a sexy enough answer.

Logic man, it's the ultimate aphrodisiac. I'll see your folding chair and raise you one folding chair/backpack. That way I can bring snacks and some coffee. And a few knives.

As for why there is a need for a destructive scenario for this kind adventure to take place. Well IMHO it is because most people can't or won't have the adventure unless they are forced to. Maybe they live in the concrete jungle, maybe there are no wild places left to go nearby, or maybe they do not have the time.

 

[jwco5.3]

I like threads like this. It gets a room of gentlemen together all trying to deduce the best folding knife. If I really couldnt take my brand new ASHBM, I'd opt for one of the extreme ratios mentioned above. I dont own one.... but they are pretty cool. That being said, my toughest folder is my spyderco endura 4.... which would do well enough.

In reality... Id use my Spyderco Endura to get me home to my better gear and my family.

 

[JNewell]

-You might, in an emergency, be using the knife above and beyond the call of today's folders. Examples include but are not limited to, prying manhole covers, separating door jambs from lock mechanisms, cutting wires, etc.

GenOne

I don't think most of us have answered this specific question, probably because there is no answer at all. No folder is going to survive prying up a manhole cover.

 

[topher89]

Benchmade 520. Bombproof handles with tons of heft. The 154cm blade is fairly easy to sharpen and it has always been extremely comfortable in my hand

 

[HazyDayz]

Just out of what I have on hand, I'd grab my CS Pocket Bushman. I've put that knife through hell, and it's as strong as the day I bought it. The Ramlock is nearly indestructible and takes a serious beating without any sign of wear.

 

[uxo2]

I don't think most of us have answered this specific question, probably because there is no answer at all. No folder is going to survive prying up a manhole cover.

One that you can put in your pocket.

Not going to happen.

A hooligan bar that can fold maybe.

Now getting back to the question.

Whatever is in my pocket just became my SHTF
folder.
Yojumbo2 and
SAK Super Tinker.

 

[bornagainprimative]

Blackhawk Crucible II plain edge

Since that is my EDC

 

[stvpourciau]

Sak. No manhole covers for me

 

[uxo2]

Examples include but are not limited to, prying manhole covers, separating door jambs from lock mechanisms, cutting wires, etc.
-You probably won't have high speed sharpening systems available (think about the prospect of sharpening S30V on an Arkansas whetstone, or worse, a sandstone rock you had to lap yourself...not fun).
-Proprietary spanner tools might be difficult to come by (Hinderer, Strider, etc).


GenOne

think I found it...

who wants to buy one and try it out.

http://jakeknife.us/index.html

 

[mjolnir74]

Vic Huntsman out of what I own.

 

[GenOne]

I am somewhat surprised that half of the responses spent more energy labeling my post/question as "stupid" or some type of "fever dream" than actually answering the question. This is the most popular knife discussion forum on the internet, so I assumed that most people would respect the question and either abstain, or respond professionally.

Not that it really matters at all who I am, but I think it's germane that I tell you all why I asked the question. I'm a fiction novelist and a military officer of nearly 20 years (active). As I frequently write about characters put in bad situations, I came to this forum to conduct research with you. I didn't mention my reasoning in the original post, as I didn't want it to skew the data, but I guess that doesn't really matter considering the nature of many of the responses here. I've portrayed main characters in my novels carrying real world, personally tested blades put through harsh testing so that my writing remains accurate. I do the same thing with firearms.

The purpose of this posting was simple; I wanted objective data from knife enthusiasts like you before I went out to conduct my real world research. I like to portray knives and firearms accurately in my fiction as I feel it's in the best interest of those that love knives. I've mentioned great knife companies like Spyderco, and Fallen Oak Forge in previous published writings with the hope that I can convert non-knife enthusiasts to this side of the spectrum.

I'd like to thank some of you for providing value added responses. I'm not sure I'll keep monitoring this post. If you'd like to e-mail me to discuss this topic off the forum, please do so via contact"AT"JLBourne.com or send me a FB message via FB.com/OfficialJLBourne

Thanks.

JLB