Need a Collectors Point of View on Custom Folders

Choose your favorite Folder style

  • Slippie

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  • Lock Back

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  • Frame Lock

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  • Liner Lock

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  • Other... Please add your preferences in detail

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Hankins

Hankins

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Need a Collectors Point of View on Custom Folders...
Just put a deposit on a Surface Grinder to take the leap into folder making
Would like to concentrate on one style to get started with.
If you collect or buy Custom Folders what is your favorite type
Slippies
Lock back
Frame Lock
Liner Lock

Your input is appreciated and certainly needed
 
I voted "other", because the action/lock type is not that important to me. The materials used, and the overall appearance are more important.

Kind regards,

Jos
 
Most of the custom folders I buy are slipjoints. I do have my share of liner locks too.

That being said I'll echo Jos's statement that the materials, appearance and fit and finish are the first things I look at. Good luck.
 
Don't just concentrate on one style. The more styles you make the more you learn and the broader audience you can appeal to.

When I started every knife I made was different. I did this for 2 reasons, one was that it kept things new and exciting for each knife. And two I learned something new with each knife.
 
My favorite lock is the Axis lock followed by the button lock (Wm. Henry style).
 
I don't really have a favorite lock. It's the overall package that is important to me. However, flimsy liner locks are something I hate.
 
^^^ What Chuck said.

I can only add that the demand for slipjoints and framelocks is impressive, but the bar has been raised to an incredibly high degree.

Achievable goals: Materials, style, action, finish. I own examples of all these lock types.

Coop
 
Not all linerlocks are created equally.
I prefer a recessed linerlock to a bent piece of metal!
 
I think you'll find the best buying audience in making slipjoints. Buyers will readily support quality work from entry level makers on up to the higher end.
 
Chuck Gedraitis Knives said:
Don't just concentrate on one style. The more styles you make the more you learn and the broader audience you can appeal to.

When I started every knife I made was different. I did this for 2 reasons, one was that it kept things new and exciting for each knife. And two I learned something new with each knife.
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Good advice, however I can appreciate the 'master one, before master all' philosophy as well.

What ever you decide, be sure to make EVERY knife to the very highest standard you are capable of.

Seems like every maker out there is now attempting slipjoints.
 
I think that the least frustrating style for you to build would be a frame lock. Basically it's 4 pieces with a few screws, pivot and stop pin.

Even try a friction folder.

I design everything on paper and make a working template. If it works there it will work in steel.
 
Other---Balisong.
Unfortunately there is an unfair legal bias against balisongs in many states.
If not for that, balisongs would be much more popular since they are a very interesting and strong folder.
 
I have made all types of folders, with the exception of framelocks. I prefer friction folders hwever, as they fit my style better. I'm not talking simply slotted antler and a blade. Most all of my friction folders have liners, bolsters ect...
 
if I were to be just starting out making folding knives, I'd choose whatever style calls for the least expensive materials. You know, to deal with learning curve based screw ups.
Titanium ain't cheap.
 
i don't own a lot of folders, but i prefer slipjoints. i also find friction folders intriguing (two open orders).

best regards,
hans
 
axis lock without question. i also threw in frame lock because the benchmade mono lock is another favorite next to the axis.
 
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