Most Heavy Duty Folder on the Planet?

Carson Tech Labs EVO. I've never handled one, but I want one. So overbuilt.


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My vote rolls big time for the ZT 030X. This knife has been in my pocket for a very long time and I have used it for everything. Testing it years ago I batoned and beat this knife with everything it had. Brought it home, cleaned it up, sharpened it and it damn near looked like it was new. I carried a lot of folders before this one and always worried what they could handle, not with my ZT 0301. I do not hesitate to pull it out for any knife related task. The other part that makes this knife so special is that the rare time it has ever gotten loose, I have pulled out my multi tool and tightened the pivot, right there on the sport. Did not have to go look for any specific bit. This knife has never let me down, and I do not expect it ever will.
 
I would say probably the Demko AD10 of those I know... there was some large European knife I forget the name of which looked really overbuilt, but I forget the name.
 
Wrath by Marshall Noble. Good luck finding one... Only 3 made. I own one of them. 1/4" CPM D2 blade... 1/4" Ti locking liner.

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What's not to get?
 
I don't get the blade shape.
It don't look very utilitarian at all.
The recurve reminds me of an exaggerated shroud cutter.
 
Knuts said:
I don't get the blade shape.
It don't look very utilitarian at all.
The recurve reminds me of an exaggerated shroud cutter.
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You are exactly right. I love that. :D
 
WHAT!! that thing is sexy as hell. I went on their website and it doesn't seem that they sell anything. the site wasn't much of a help at all. too bad... I really want one, but I bet they are over a grand. :(
Tony8179 said:
Carson Tech Labs EVO. I've never handled one, but I want one. So overbuilt.


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Czechmate said:
Not sure if this qualifies as "Most Heavy Duty Folder on the Planet" LOL, but for the money I've found the Spydie TUFF lives up to it's namesake very well in using it over the last four months since I got it.

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Super simple construction as it only has three fasteners, beefy pivot, excellent grinds for a knife intended for hard use and strong amount of pressure on the lockbar from factory compared to most other Ti framelocks I've had.

I added additional pressure to the lockbar by heating and bending it some more so now the lockbar requires a considerable amount of force to close the knife which is how I like it. So now it's really tough! ;):foot:
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That's is one sick blade. Spyderco is definitely in my top 3 production knife brands. But, I don't think that any Spyderco is going to qualify as THE most heavy duty on the planet. I do have to admit tho, it is a really nice knife, but then again I'm biased because Spydercos are one of my fav makers.
 
Knuts said:
One to to strongly consider is cutting ability.
It can be the most overbuilt folder in the world but if the edge geometry sucks,
All you're left with is a sharpened pry tool.
I think a good convex ground blade, is the definition of hard use, that's why competition choppers are convex.
Remember, if the knife doesn't cut, it ain't shit.

Personally I'd go with a well made titanium frame lock with good steel, made from a reputable maker.
For example: Jeremy Robertson (Calvera Cutlery) make a great frame lock, with 3v steel, and a great convex edge.
That knife is going to be great for heavy and hard use.

While not being extremely overbuilt, Hinderers and Striders are worth considering.
Specifically an XM-24 or an SnG XL.
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The El Patron flipper is pretty nice. I already have a Strider SMF. I love the thing
 
PURPLEDC said:
The brands that come to mind when talking over built like a fort knox are (in no real order) Dwaine Carrillo knives, Crusader forge, Medford knife and tool, and Phantom steel works. Direware also look pretty overbuilt too. If you want speed and strength I would pass on an auto and go with a bearing flipper. If its made right you get the speed of an auto, sometimes even faster yet there is no spring to break on you or have to replace. In most cases even if it gets really gunked up you simply flush it out, lube it up and go back to work. You have to remember even the most overbuilt knife is only as strong as its weakest part. When I think over built relatively few autos come to mind and even then many knives top them with extreme heavy duty in mind. If you really need the assist or spring action, overbuilt awesomeness and want to save some dough the ZT 0300 series is really hard to beat. The pivot is a solid 3/8" bolt with nut. I would argue there are few pivots with the strength of the 0300. The titanium frame lock is huge and the knife has substance that needs to be held to be appreciated. The knife I know has been in production for a long time now but that is with good reason. There is relatively little you could do to improve it. For me, if they stonewashed the blade, gave it the galyean battle swedge and changed it from assist to KVT I would buy another one no questions asked. But even as it is its hard to have a discussion of overbuilt knives in any price bracket and not mention it.
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Phantom Steel? They don't seem very heavy duty. The aesthetics are awesome but I don't see how it fits the bill.
 
Lots of people are sayin' Demko! I really don't see what about them makes them the heaviest duty knives known to man...I do like them though and would like to own one eventually....one of these days...
 
Dark Hollow said:
Lots of people are sayin' Demko! I really don't see what about them makes them the heaviest duty knives known to man...I do like them though and would like to own one eventually....one of these days...
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youtube it youll see the tests that demko has done on them and be amazed
 
as far as production knives go. Strider has it. and just incase you do manage to break it, they fix it..... can't beat that. A lot of warranties are over rated, but a good one for a tool you know your going to use hard is something awesome! I speak from experience on this as well. Customs..... Jake Hoback, Jeremy Robertson, anything designed by Alphahunter (chad). there are tons of options out there. Demko AD-10 is pretty awesome, I have one on order
 
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