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I think a lot of you are missing the non locking requirement....
Another one worth checking out is the Boker Plus Chad Los Banos Xs. 1 hand opening and the choil would help make sure it wouldn't accidentally close on your fingers.
Another one worth checking out is the Boker Plus Chad Los Banos Xs. 1 hand opening and the choil would help make sure it wouldn't accidentally close on your fingers.
yes I could store this on base, but even on base we are governed by the UK laws. This is not a US base, it is a UK base we borrow. So, back to square one.
All in all, this is a beautiful knife Wavester, but the Boker Plus F3 II looks as though it locks open which makes this an illegal knife here. Welcome to my frustration. So far, I think the friction knives might be the way to go. I am going to see if I can flag down a peace officer on base tomorrow, and ask whether that is a viable option prior to purchasing one.
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Traditional & slipjoint suggestions;
Another favorite of my own;
Enzo pk70 in s30v w/ deep pocket clip
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Enzo-Knives-PK70-Curly-Birch--15445
(Also available in carbon fiber and flat ground)
-made in finland
Viper Knives Dan1 and Dan2 also use n690, and have front flippers with deep pocket clips
-made in italy
*(I'm not typically a fan of <3" blades or slipjoints outside of traditional patterns, but if either the enzo or dan2 had a lock, I'd own 'em).
KaBar Dog's Head 3 blade stockman 440c
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Ka-Bar-Dog-s-Head-3-Blade-Stockman--16657
Canal Street Cutlery has offerings in 440c but are getting hard to find since I believe they closed up shop late last year
Queen Cutlery has offers in d2
-All made in the USA
Some of the Böker Tree Brand traditional knives use 440c
The Böker wc Davis II
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-WC-Davis-II-Slip-Joint-Knife--28156
and Böker Cox (an Jens Anso design)
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-Cox-Folding-Slip--6593
Both use n690
-made in Germany
As mentioned before, the cold Steel lucky uses s35vn
Kensei Matsuno japanese friction folders use ats34
Those are probably the best bets outside of something custom, where you get a pretty good and tough rust resistent steel that should hold an edge respectably well, all in a legally sized slip joint...
Couple any one (or 2 or 3,) of those with a Lansky World Legal;
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Lansky-Willumsen-World-Legal-Slip--23821
ugly thick beast of a knife you can happily beat up on and abuse for less then $20, and you're set for anything without any risk of legal ramifications!
Another favorite of my own;
Enzo pk70 in s30v w/ deep pocket clip
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Enzo-Knives-PK70-Curly-Birch--15445
(Also available in carbon fiber and flat ground)
-made in finland
Viper Knives Dan1 and Dan2 also use n690, and have front flippers with deep pocket clips
-made in italy
*(I'm not typically a fan of <3" blades or slipjoints outside of traditional patterns, but if either the enzo or dan2 had a lock, I'd own 'em).
KaBar Dog's Head 3 blade stockman 440c
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Ka-Bar-Dog-s-Head-3-Blade-Stockman--16657
Canal Street Cutlery has offerings in 440c but are getting hard to find since I believe they closed up shop late last year
Queen Cutlery has offers in d2
-All made in the USA
Some of the Böker Tree Brand traditional knives use 440c
The Böker wc Davis II
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-WC-Davis-II-Slip-Joint-Knife--28156
and Böker Cox (an Jens Anso design)
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-Cox-Folding-Slip--6593
Both use n690
-made in Germany
As mentioned before, the cold Steel lucky uses s35vn
Kensei Matsuno japanese friction folders use ats34
Those are probably the best bets outside of something custom, where you get a pretty good and tough rust resistent steel that should hold an edge respectably well, all in a legally sized slip joint...
Couple any one (or 2 or 3,) of those with a Lansky World Legal;
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Lansky-Willumsen-World-Legal-Slip--23821
ugly thick beast of a knife you can happily beat up on and abuse for less then $20, and you're set for anything without any risk of legal ramifications!
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I would add that maybe you simply want to browse the online catalogs of some brands that are known to have both a great variety and some very thick stock knives. One of them is Boker/BokerPlus. Some of their designers are notorious for designing very stout blades. I would stay away from Boker Magnum, as that is their ultra budget line and quality seems hit/miss.
What about fixed blades? Just in case, I'll throw out a few stout fixies too, just in case. These are all just from the Boker Plus line. But there are just as many in the German Boker line, but a little more refined and more expensive.
The Boker Plus Bobby & Tunnel Rat are a couple with monstrous thick stock material. In a pinch, I'd probably pry with them.
Boker Nano, in framelock or slipjoint
Boker Wartoad (friction w/ blade tang grip)
Boker Trance
More Fixed. Boker PSK
Boker Vox Rhino
And as others have said....Keep a keychain pry tool with you to save your blade.
Boker Access Tool
Boker Cop Tool
Sorry about the long post. Boker just happens to be one of the moderate priced brands that I have a ton of. Other favorites like ZT, Benchmade and such, would be difficult to find anything without a lock.
There are also many traditional slip joints as mentioned above that are built very rugged. They may not get much air time here because most are focused on the EDC aspect, thus thin and light slippies are often shown.
Another Add: Should also mention that Spyderco have some slip joints and world legal models. While they are amazing slicers, I would never want to pry with any of them. They are made to cut.
What about fixed blades? Just in case, I'll throw out a few stout fixies too, just in case. These are all just from the Boker Plus line. But there are just as many in the German Boker line, but a little more refined and more expensive.
The Boker Plus Bobby & Tunnel Rat are a couple with monstrous thick stock material. In a pinch, I'd probably pry with them.
Boker Nano, in framelock or slipjoint
Boker Wartoad (friction w/ blade tang grip)
Boker Trance
More Fixed. Boker PSK
Boker Vox Rhino
And as others have said....Keep a keychain pry tool with you to save your blade.
Boker Access Tool
Boker Cop Tool
Sorry about the long post. Boker just happens to be one of the moderate priced brands that I have a ton of. Other favorites like ZT, Benchmade and such, would be difficult to find anything without a lock.
There are also many traditional slip joints as mentioned above that are built very rugged. They may not get much air time here because most are focused on the EDC aspect, thus thin and light slippies are often shown.
Another Add: Should also mention that Spyderco have some slip joints and world legal models. While they are amazing slicers, I would never want to pry with any of them. They are made to cut.
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What about an Emerson?
I would add that maybe you simply want to browse the online catalogs of some brands that are known to have both a great variety and some very thick stock knives. One of them is Boker/BokerPlus. Some of their designers are notorious for designing very stout blades. I would stay away from Boker Magnum, as that is their ultra budget line and quality seems hit/miss.
What about fixed blades? Just in case, I'll throw out a few stout fixies too, just in case. These are all just from the Boker Plus line. But there are just as many in the German Boker line, but a little more refined and more expensive.
The Boker Plus Bobby & Tunnel Rat are a couple with monstrous thick stock material. In a pinch, I'd probably pry with them.
Boker Nano, in framelock or slipjoint
Boker Wartoad (friction w/ blade tang grip)
Boker Trance
More Fixed. Boker PSK
Boker Vox Rhino
And as others have said....Keep a keychain pry tool with you to save your blade.
Boker Access Tool
Boker Cop Tool
Sorry about the long post. Boker just happens to be one of the moderate priced brands that I have a ton of. Other favorites like ZT, Benchmade and such, would be difficult to find anything without a lock.
There are also many traditional slip joints as mentioned above that are built very rugged. They may not get much air time here because most are focused on the EDC aspect, thus thin and light slippies are often shown.
Another Add: Should also mention that Spyderco have some slip joints and world legal models. While they are amazing slicers, I would never want to pry with any of them. They are made to cut.
All beautiful Knives, and the thickness I was looking for, but Not too interested in a thick blasé. I own an ESSE knife that covers all for that, but also useless here.
Thanks all for the help, I have just purchased a Michael Morris Friction Folder, and I will let you know how it does. I more than Likely will also be purchasing a prybar for my keyring as soon as i can find more clarification on that, and whether it is considered a weapon. I will also continue to do some research to find something that will be a suitable substitute for what I am looking for in the meantime. Please feel free to continue with the suggestions, as I am learning so much. Again, thank you everyone.