Looking for a thick folder

[clovehitch]

You never addressed the budget question. You don't like the CS SR-1 because of the company/brand correct? Or is $160ish too much?

4" blade and 0.19" thick ?
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Brous-Blades-Tanium-Design-T4--80229

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Combative-Edge-G1-Frame-Lock-Knife--31199

The sr1 can be found for around $130. Not only is the blade thick (about 5mm), but the liners are also heat treated. It's an exceptional value if you want a hard use folder (I say "hard use" in regard to all folding knives, not fixed blades). The handle isn't the prettiest thing to look at (the clip point blade is great though), but it certainly feels great in-hand.

 

[GalvanizedHero]

Check out the first Lionsteel I linked.

It's pretty close but it's a little on the thin side and looks like it'd be difficult to clamp down for sharpening.

 

[stabman]

Medford does indeed have your thick knife needs covered...

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-12-days-of-medford.1464833/

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/minimalist-woodland-feast.1492941/

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/screw-yer-warranty.1542631/

And, unlike what some people seem to believe, it is possible to cut things with them.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Medford does indeed have your thick knife needs covered...

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-12-days-of-medford.1464833/

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/minimalist-woodland-feast.1492941/

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/screw-yer-warranty.1542631/

And, unlike what some people seem to believe, it is possible to cut things with them.

Of course it's possible to cut things with a splitting wedge as well.

That said, OP, maybe take a look at a Hogue EX-03. They're a bit more affordable, thick, tough and stay away from liner or framelocks. Also available in drop or tanto points, which seem to be your preference.

 

[stabman]

Of course it's possible to cut things with a splitting wedge as well.

That said, OP, maybe take a look at a Hogue EX-03. They're a bit more affordable, thick, tough and stay away from liner or framelocks. Also available in drop or tanto points, which seem to be your preference.

Considering what I have put frame-locks through without accelerated wear or developing wiggle, I would say they're up to the task.

Although I don't do the abusive things from those threads very often (it was done more as a test and "just because"), it shows that they are capable of being used beyond what most anyone says folding knives are for.

With the Praetorian, I used the tip to pry out chunks from our sawing stump when we were truing up the "V" notch...saw for the most part, knife to pry them out the rest of the way.
With the ridiculously stout tip on the Praetorian, that was not any problem for it, and didn't even feel like it was being "hard used" all that much.

If someone wants to say that they don't like the design of Medford knives, or think they're overpriced, I can dig it.
But they hold up to being used.

They also do regular EDC tasks well enough too, like cutting tape, trimming thin cardboard to length, cutting paper, trimming cuticles, etc.
As difficult as it may be to believe, I spend far more time doing normal, boring, in the city tasks with my knives...I just don't take pictures of it.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Considering what I have put frame-locks through without accelerated wear or developing wiggle, I would say they're up to the task.

Although I don't do the abusive things from those threads very often (it was done more as a test and "just because"), it shows that they are capable of being used beyond what most anyone says folding knives are for.

With the Praetorian, I used the tip to pry out chunks from our sawing stump when we were truing up the "V" notch...saw for the most part, knife to pry them out the rest of the way.
With the ridiculously stout tip on the Praetorian, that was not any problem for it, and didn't even feel like it was being "hard used" all that much.

If someone wants to say that they don't like the design of Medford knives, or think they're overpriced, I can dig it.
But they hold up to being used.

They also do regular EDC tasks well enough too, like cutting tape, trimming thin cardboard to length, cutting paper, trimming cuticles, etc.
As difficult as it may be to believe, I spend far more time doing normal, boring, in the city tasks with my knives...I just don't take pictures of it.

Pretty sure OP disliked framelocks, Stabby. Hence the reference.

 

[stabman]

Pretty sure OP disliked framelocks, Stabby. Hence the reference.

In that case, getting over the dislike of Cold Steel and buying the 4-Max would seem to be the way to go.
If I had more cash right now, I'd pick up one of the USA made ones before they are gone.

 

[stabman]

Hey dudes. I'm looking for something preferably 4" or more and 3/16 wide or there abouts for the blade.. I live in Florida and have a cwp so I can carry a machete in my pocket if I wanted too. I'm not looking for something super high end but something built sturdy as it will be seeing lots of abuse.

Many thanks.

Get a Cold Steel Rajah 2.
Just look on YouTube for all the stupid abuse that thing can take.

I have used it as a "folding machete" a number of times with no issues.
It chops surprisingly well, especially for a folder.

And it doesn't cost all that much, so you won't hesitate to beat the crap out of it.

 

[evilgreg]

Medford does indeed have your thick knife needs covered...

And, unlike what some people seem to believe, it is possible to cut things with them.

Hey, I poked fun at Medford, but I also recommended them to OP, and FWIW, I'm carrying an MKT knife with a 3/16" thick blade in my pocket as I type this. The goofy sharpened brick has grown on me, and it's also still the knife that came sharpest new of any folder I've ever purchased (a small thing that doesn't matter for long, but I still have to give them credit).

 

[stabman]

Hey, I poked fun at Medford, but I also recommended them to OP, and FWIW, I'm carrying an MKT knife with a 3/16" thick blade in my pocket as I type this. The goofy sharpened brick has grown on me, and it's also still the knife that came sharpest new of any folder I've ever purchased (a small thing that doesn't matter for long, but I still have to give them credit).

Sounds about right.
There is something neat about them...I still don't know exactly what it is.
He has managed to come up with knives that have their own style, that's for sure.

They cost too much.
The materials are good, but not revolutionary.
They work fine, but so do a bunch of other knives from other brands.
Yet I really like the three Medfords that I own.

 

[Wolverine666]

So what's the budget ? Did I miss it?

 

[NJBillK]

Is there any particular reason to not want a fixed blade?

 

[91bravo]

Here's you a thick folder:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/custom-made-folder-with-a-0-5-thick-blade.1224377/

 

[PirateSeulb]

Most budget friendly option I can think is a LionSteel SR-1 or SR-11. MKT Always comes to mind for thick stout knives they are on my list but only a few of his thinner and lighter designs.

 

[Lapedog]

Lionsteel folders close to your size/thickness specs:
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/LN...epner-drop-point-blade-black-aluminum-handles
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/LN...ch-Satin-D2-Steel-Blade-Black-Aluminum-Handle

Buck CSAR is close on thickness and totally overbuilt, but 3.5":
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BU...Knife-3-12-inch-Tanto-Plain-Blade-G10-Handles

Buck CSAR is rediculously overbuilt and not too expensive. This thing makes a Strider look like a whimpy gurlyman knife.

I have a Lionsteel sr1a that is quite robust as well. The csar is even more rugged though. The lionsteel is also way lighter. It also has the lockbar lock that helps keep the lockbar from slipping over.

Csar on right lionsteel sr1a on left.

They are both tough knives with robust tips. Something about the CSAR makes me feel like I could pry the turret off a tank with it.

 

[Wolverine666]

Here's you a thick folder:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/custom-made-folder-with-a-0-5-thick-blade.1224377/

Is that the new Medford ?

 

[Lapedog]

Of course it's possible to cut things with a splitting wedge as well.

That said, OP, maybe take a look at a Hogue EX-03. They're a bit more affordable, thick, tough and stay away from liner or framelocks. Also available in drop or tanto points, which seem to be your preference.

I have a 4 inch Hogue ex01 tanto. It is a very tough knife. The ex03 is just the FRN version of the ex01 (which are aluminum and g10). The hogue knives are absolutely outstanding in terms of fit and finish and quality.

 

[GalvanizedHero]

Is there any particular reason to not want a fixed blade?

I can't reasonably conceal a fixed blade when measuring/installing jobs which is why 90% of the time I pocket carry a lcp. I used to appendix carry a 19 which was very comfortable driving but I'd have to remove gun and holster everytime I got out of the truck and I felt that was too much handling of a firearm so now the 19 is in the center console and lcp in pocket 100% of the time.

I would say the vast majority of my clientele aren't liberals but you never know when you might encounter someone who'd see a fixed blade knife and feel threatened.

 

[GalvanizedHero]

I appreciate all the posts so far, I have lots of clicking to do lol.

 

[NJBillK]

I can't reasonably conceal a fixed blade when measuring/installing jobs which is why 90% of the time I pocket carry a lcp. I used to appendix carry a 19 which was very comfortable driving but I'd have to remove gun and holster everytime I got out of the truck and I felt that was too much handling of a firearm so now the 19 is in the center console and lcp in pocket 100% of the time.

I would say the vast majority of my clientele aren't liberals but you never know when you might encounter someone who'd see a fixed blade knife and feel threatened.

That's understandable. My reasoning for asking is that there are a few makers that make ISP (inside pocket) sheaths for fixed blades, see these two sames below.

I posted this one in another thread, but I just had to post it again.
JouFuu Leather for my D2 EDC

I'm really liking this 4V EDC. Rides real nice in Bud's Punisher ISP.

Both knives have a 3.5" blade. Sheaths are the same length, but one looks longer due to the shorter clip.