Recommendation? Looking for an all stainless folder edc

GIRLYmann said:
what about a mr average all steel folder?
like this under rated cs ...
also, a plain work knife
which is nothing to scream about,
is an old standard brit army
sheepsfoot folder made in sheffield.
British Army Clasp Knife
and even an updated one with a lock back system
2 Piece British Army Locking Clasp Knife
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Thanks, not a fan of the blade.
 
I was gong to suggest Ruike as well. Great bang for the buck. I did sell my P801 only because I'm not a fan of frame locks and the handle was too thin for my big paws. Ruike seems to do a pretty good job with their 14C28 too.
 
Dafox_edc said:
Personal chemical sensitivities.
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I have both allergies and chemical sensitivities. It can be a real hassle. Nickel is an issue for me. It's actually one of the most common offenders among metals. Coincidentally, it's an ingredient in many stainless steels. A common mechanism for exposure with metals is the liberation of ions via sweat. (Despite being "stainless", it absolutely happens.) While jewelry can be a bigger issue due to constant contact and placement on more sensitive skin, sweat can be a factor for EDC items in warmer climates.

That said, have you had problems with titanium in the past? (If so, do you know what kind or if it was definitely titanium?) Titanium is considered one of the safest, least allergenic, and most biocompatible metals for consumer use. In fact, the most commonly used alloy for knife scales also happens to be the kind used for medical implants. It is less likely to shed ions than most stainless steels and the types of ions it can shed are generally less problematic for people like us. For instance, Grade 5 titanium alloy does not contain nickel and has less stuff in it overall. A common steel used for knife scales is 3Cr13, which has a small amount of nickel and may contain various other metals.
 
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Did anyone suggest good ol' ZT450 yet? Theres one in Ti if that's okay too.
 
Chronovore said:
I have both allergies and chemical sensitivities. It can be a real hassle. Nickel is an issue for me. It's actually one of the most common offenders among metals. Coincidentally, it's an ingredient in many stainless steels. A common mechanism for exposure with metals is the liberation of ions via sweat. (Despite being "stainless", it absolutely happens.) While jewelry can be a bigger issue due to constant contact and placement on more sensitive skin, sweat can be a factor for EDC items in warmer climates.

That said, have you had problems with titanium in the past? (If so, do you know what kind or if it was definitely titanium?) Titanium is considered one of the safest, least allergenic, and most biocompatible metals for consumer use. In fact, the most commonly used alloy for knife scales also happens to be the kind used for medical implants. It is less likely to shed ions than most stainless steels and the types of ions it can shed are generally less problematic for people like us. For instance, Grade 5 titanium alloy does not contain nickel and has less stuff in it overall. A common steel used for knife scales is 3Cr13, which has a small amount of nickel and may contain various other metals.
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Great info, thank you sir!
I wonder if Ti coatings provide the same benefit?
 
^ ZT = Zero Tolerance, the model is 0450.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Zero-Tolerance-0450-Flipper--27352\

Kai USA is the parent company that owns Kershaw, Zero Tolerance, and Shun knives (you probably heard of them, known for kitchen knives) among others.
Kershaw is more the "budget" brand and ZT is the "higher end" line of knives. Most ZTs start around $140 (or did at one time).
 
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Chronovore said:
I have both allergies and chemical sensitivities. It can be a real hassle. Nickel is an issue for me. It's actually one of the most common offenders among metals. Coincidentally, it's an ingredient in many stainless steels. A common mechanism for exposure with metals is the liberation of ions via sweat. (Despite being "stainless", it absolutely happens.) While jewelry can be a bigger issue due to constant contact and placement on more sensitive skin, sweat can be a factor for EDC items in warmer climates.

That said, have you had problems with titanium in the past? (If so, do you know what kind or if it was definitely titanium?) Titanium is considered one of the safest, least allergenic, and most biocompatible metals for consumer use. In fact, the most commonly used alloy for knife scales also happens to be the kind used for medical implants. It is less likely to shed ions than most stainless steels and the types of ions it can shed are generally less problematic for people like us. For instance, Grade 5 titanium alloy does not contain nickel and has less stuff in it overall. A common steel used for knife scales is 3Cr13, which has a small amount of nickel and may contain various other metals.
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^This...if you have sensitivity to something that's supposed to be titanium chances are it's not titanium (or an incredibly weird titanium alloy).
 
Dafox_edc said:
Great info, thank you sir!
I wonder if Ti coatings provide the same benefit?
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You are welcome. Allergies and chemical sensitives are annoying, frustrating, and complicated. Getting a handle on exactly how it works and what materials might contain what was very helpful to me.

Coatings can be helpful in general but it does depend on the particulars. A common source of reaction for a lot of people is the metal backing of snaps/buttons on jeans. It's usually a high-nickel metal and it's placed to have contact with sensitive skin. Going back to before the internet even existed, an old folk remedy was to paint the back of snaps or periodically apply clear nail polish. Just in case you've ever had issues with belt buckles, Kore Essentials has started offering powder-coated buckles for their EDC and gun belts.
 
Dafox_edc said:
Thanks, bigger/heavier than I want.
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If its light and small you want, try the Mercator K55K from Otter. Comes in a variety of handle and blade materials, including all stainless. The newer ones even have a pocket clip.....
 
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Chronovore said:
You are welcome. Allergies and chemical sensitives are annoying, frustrating, and complicated. Getting a handle on exactly how it works and what materials might contain what was very helpful to me.

Coatings can be helpful in general but it does depend on the particulars. A common source of reaction for a lot of people is the metal backing of snaps/buttons on jeans. It's usually a high-nickel metal and it's placed to have contact with sensitive skin. Going back to before the internet even existed, an old folk remedy was to paint the back of snaps or periodically apply clear nail polish. Just in case you've ever had issues with belt buckles, Kore Essentials has started offering powder-coated buckles for their EDC and gun belts.
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No nickle allergy yet!
 
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