- Joined
- Aug 1, 2009
- Messages
- 389
if you are in to more rustic traditional ethnic type folders this might interest you .
i didn't find many reviews so thought id chip in my 2cents ( micro review ? ).
this is a Pallares Solsona slip-joint from Spain ..liner-less plastic handle version .
Ive seen pics of wooden handled and horn / bone handled versions with liners and brass pins that look much nicer .
they are available in several sizes , this one sports a slender 1/16 carbon steel blade FF ground with convex edge .
4'' cutting edge and slightly over 1'' widest part of blade over all length open of 4 3/4''.
in the hand the blade to handle ratio feels 50/50 actually the blade feels big for the handle , if you know what i mean ?
it has an adequate spring and half stop . plastic edges are rough , spring sticks out a bit very slight blade play side to side everything you'd expect from a cheap farmer / peasant knife ! however its very charming IMO .
ultra light weight ! great for food prep and light tasks carbon steel picked up a super sharp edge .
I have wanted one of these for a while and so far happy with it riding in my wallet , i love the leaf blade shape and the handle ergos feel comfy (after i de burred the edges lol )
lots of history with this classic shape very old pattern i think , the company also makes kitchen knives that look sweet .
anyways heres some pics ....
hope you like .
i didn't find many reviews so thought id chip in my 2cents ( micro review ? ).
this is a Pallares Solsona slip-joint from Spain ..liner-less plastic handle version .
Ive seen pics of wooden handled and horn / bone handled versions with liners and brass pins that look much nicer .
they are available in several sizes , this one sports a slender 1/16 carbon steel blade FF ground with convex edge .
4'' cutting edge and slightly over 1'' widest part of blade over all length open of 4 3/4''.
in the hand the blade to handle ratio feels 50/50 actually the blade feels big for the handle , if you know what i mean ?
it has an adequate spring and half stop . plastic edges are rough , spring sticks out a bit very slight blade play side to side everything you'd expect from a cheap farmer / peasant knife ! however its very charming IMO .
ultra light weight ! great for food prep and light tasks carbon steel picked up a super sharp edge .
I have wanted one of these for a while and so far happy with it riding in my wallet , i love the leaf blade shape and the handle ergos feel comfy (after i de burred the edges lol )
lots of history with this classic shape very old pattern i think , the company also makes kitchen knives that look sweet .
anyways heres some pics ....
hope you like .