Looking for a good tactical folder 4" or larger

MK262 · Jul 17, 2008

Hello all. Sorry for asking a question that's probably been asked before, but I would appreciate your help nonetheless.

I'm looking for a good tactical folder that is 4" or larger.

I don't like the SOG Pentagon Elite 2 or it's newer incarnation. And I don't want an auto, which rules out the Microtech Socom Elite.

Any other suggestions?

Price is not an issue.

Thanks!

rifon2 · Jul 17, 2008

Welcome to BladeForums.

Here's one I'd recommend: http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=610
Another: http://lonewolfknives.com/store/pages/products-harsey-lc22100.shtml

MK262 · Jul 17, 2008

rifon2 said:
Welcome to BladeForums.

Here's one I'd recommend: http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=610
Another: http://lonewolfknives.com/store/pages/products-harsey-lc22100.shtml

Thank you sir.

mmarkh · Jul 17, 2008

Benchmade 710 D2

KeithAM · Jul 17, 2008

I recommend two time-proven designs:

Spyderco Military

Benchmade 710

Hauser · Jul 17, 2008

The Zero Tolerance 0200 is pretty large, pretty tough, has a great handle and is a good value.

thundermoon · Jul 17, 2008

Take a look at MOD (masters of defense) blades, very solid....the Hornet might be a good choice.

bitter1 · Jul 17, 2008

Any Emerson knife would fit the bill, i have the CQC 8 and thats a 4in folder and has the wave feature, i also have the Mini Commander but thats under 4in.

hatchetjack · Jul 17, 2008

Emerson.

rifon2 · Jul 17, 2008

KeithAM said:
I recommend two time-proven designs:

Spyderco Military

Benchmade 710

The Military, another great knife.
I'm a big fan of the 710 too, but the blade does come in at just under 4".

rifon2 · Jul 17, 2008

Hauser said:
The Zero Tolerance 0200 is pretty large, pretty tough, has a great handle and is a good value.

Definitely another winner I wanted to recommend, but the blade is less than 4".

MK262 · Jul 17, 2008

I should add that this knife will be used for personal protection, therefore, a blade profile suited toward that end would be best. The ZT knives are large and nearly meet the size requirement, but the blade profile seems to be not suited towards self-defense.

KeithAM · Jul 17, 2008

rifon2 said:
I'm a big fan of the 710 too, but the blade does come in at just under 4".

True enough. It's 3.9"

JTR357 · Jul 17, 2008

Since price is NOT an issue,Check out SOG's FATCAT

Overall Length (inches): 10.125
Blade Length (inches): 4.50
Blade Material: VG-10, TiNi
Blade Detail: Plain
Handle Material: Titanium with kraton scales
Lock Style: S.A.T.
Carry System: Nylon Pouch

MK262 · Jul 17, 2008

This seems like a possible choice... but I'm not crazy about recurve blades.

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_maker/l_through_r/ontario_knife_company/ontario_knives_hossom_retribution1.html

rifon2 · Jul 17, 2008

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vpsaline · Jul 17, 2008

I would chose Benchmade 630 Skirmish. Not typical self-defense shape again, but with such an intimidating size, you wont even have to use it ;p

MK262 · Jul 17, 2008

JTR357 said:
Since price is NOT an issue,Check out SOG's FATCAT

Overall Length (inches): 10.125
Blade Length (inches): 4.50
Blade Material: VG-10, TiNi
Blade Detail: Plain
Handle Material: Titanium with kraton scales
Lock Style: S.A.T.
Carry System: Nylon Pouch

very interesting....

muddog49 · Jul 17, 2008

You mentioned an auto Microtech Socom. They come in manual as well with a 4" D2 steel, .174" thick blade. Thick liner lock. Very stout and well built, at least mine is.

Hauser · Jul 17, 2008

rifon2 said:
Definitely another winner I wanted to recommend, but the blade is less than 4".

I'll be damned, I figured it was 4" but it's only 3.9", it sure seems huge in hand.