Looking for a locking folder

[moontroll]

I'm in the market for a locking folder and need some opinions.I would like one in high carbon steel about 3 inches long(blade) with Rubber in handle,or something that grips good.I'v been looking around some and only seem to find Stainless steel.I have a Gerber AR 3.00 and it wont hold an edge so I want to go with a good carbon,or new exotic.I really like Cold steel's carbov v steel but they dont make one with a lock blade.I also have a Buck Mayo with 440c and like it,but really want carbon.You may have guessed by now that I really want a Carbon blade. Thanks

 

[yablanowitz]

You might check around for a Case Copperlock in CV steel. I found one a while back in an EBay store with a Wharncliffe blade and it quickly became one of my favorite knives. :thumbup:

 

[jude_061]

Buck is going to have to put me on the payroll. since you didn't say whether you require it to be one hand opening...

I have to recommend the bucklite. the locking blade is about 3", its a utility style drop point. it is 420hc. it gets as sharp as my carbon steel knives, holds an edge 10x longer, even cutting synthetic rope, has a plastic handle, and a removeable clip. it's about 20 dollars. its a workhorse.

 

[nozh2002]

I'm in the market for a locking folder and need some opinions.I would like one in high carbon steel about 3 inches long(blade) with Rubber in handle,or something that grips good.I'v been looking around some and only seem to find Stainless steel.I have a Gerber AR 3.00 and it wont hold an edge so I want to go with a good carbon,or new exotic.I really like Cold steel's carbov v steel but they dont make one with a lock blade.I also have a Buck Mayo with 440c and like it,but really want carbon.You may have guessed by now that I really want a Carbon blade. Thanks

There is several makers offering D2 blades on folding knves - Benchmade, Microtech... Like Socome Elite is pretty nice, but expensive.

Extreme case may be Higonocami with laminated Shirogami blade for about $20

But handle is not very grippy.

However I will siggest you take advantage of moment and buy Kershaw Leek with ZDP-189 - it does not have rubber handle - titanium, but it will be hard for you to find 2% C steel blade in even tool carbon steel.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[rifon2]

There's very little around in the way of locking folders with carbon steel.

I can highly recommend the Benchmade 710D2, D2 is a tool steel not stainless. G10 scales and one of the best locks you can buy.

Blade is about 4 inches.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=710



Or the Dozier knives by Ka Bar, also D2.
Aluminum scales; blade is 3 inches.
Great value, price on this has dropped significantly over the past year or so.

http://www.tomarskabars.com/DozierThorns.html

 

[The Mastiff]

This company specalizes in pocket knives made in 1095 plain carbon steel. Quality is very good, as is service. http://catalog.mooremaker.com/browseGroup.cfm?item_group_id=29383
Moore Maker knives has their niche in the market and not many people know about them. Joe

 

[EDCeeker]

Before trying to limit yourself to carbon steels, you might read Joe Talmadge's Steel FAQ. There are plenty of folders in my personal favourites: 154CM, ATS-34 and VG10.

In a folder that meets your requirements, it's hard to beat the Spyderco Delica 4. Nice, grippy FRN handle with a 3" blade of VG-10. Opens quickly and easily one-handed with the Spyderco hole.

 

[MSCantrell]

Queen makes a Mountain Man Lockback in 1095, right? Or D2?
Mike

 

[moontroll]

WELL,HELL,I like a those knives yall suggested especially the Benchmade 710,but I dont have the bucks.I saw the Bench made Pardue 530 in 440C steel I kinda like it,it may be my next Knife.I have a Buck Mayo in 440C is the Bench made blade as good.I dont care about the looks,its the functionallity,I dont wont to have to sharpen it every time I use it.I have DMT diamond stones so sharpining the thing is ok.I seem to like whats said about D2 steel but cant find the shape I want in the price range I want.I want a Blade shape in drop point,maybe a little modifyed,A pocket Clip a handle that wont slip,that will stay sharp for a reasonable amount of time(mayo or better)ITS A WORKING KNIFE,it will be punished,all for under $100.Come on boys whats the toughest one out there.

 

[Revierler]

Benchmade VEX. cheap, grippy, sharp and stainless. True one hand opener and strong enough Liner Lock.

 

[Lenny_Goofoff]

Or the Dozier knives by Ka Bar, also D2.
Aluminum scales; blade is 3 inches.
Great value, price on this has dropped significantly over the past year or so.

http://www.tomarskabars.com/DozierThorns.html

have you bought from there? I'm looking for a discounted Kabar Dozier myself.

 

[knarfeng]

I would not judge the edge-holding performance of stainless steels based on the performance of a Gerber AR 3.00. That knife has a blade made of 440A. 440A has its strengths, but edge holding is not one of them.

Benchmade does a fine job with 440C. And 440C will hold an edge way better than 440A, as you apparently found out with the Buck Mayo. I read good things about their N690 steel offerings as well.

Spyderco also makes some nice blades in your price range in VG10. That steel also holds a good edge for a long time.

You might want to browse a couple of the web knife stores to look for a blade shape you like. Anything by Benchmade, Spyderco, etc should fill your needs for a strong, well made blade that holds an edge. Stay away from the fantasy knives.

Good hunting.

 

[cb4life_30]

Take a look at the RAT model 1 in AUS 8. It takes and holds a wicked edge. Also a small fixed blade like the RAT3 is also a formidable option to a locking folder. It comes with either D2 or 1095.