Show Off Your Traditional Friction Folders

[afishhunter]

I didn't see a thread dedicated to the humble (and sometimes not so humble fancy) Friction Folder, after a forum search.

Let's see what you have! All Traditional Friction Folders welcome; Any Country of Origin, Any Age/Condition, with or without the Opinel type Ring Lock, or the MAM "Press To Release" liner lock. However, I don't think a slipjoint with a busted backspring qualifies. (sorry about that.)

Recently ordered MAM "medium" MAM MAM3A (not my photo) with a 3.5 inch blade. It should arrive mid-week.
Edit: it arrived Monday afternoon, December 13th. So much for 13 being a "unlucky" number.
It and the sheepsfoot shown below have been in my R.F.P. since.
Both are 4 inch closed with a 3.25 inch blade.

The blade was a little stiff opening the last 40° or so, so I put a drop of that venerable 3-In-One sewing machine oil on the pivot. TaRn't stiff no more. Also dry stropped the edge.
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Another MAM. This one a large hair over 4 inch closed Sheepsfoot, with a 3.25 inch blade.
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Neither of mine have the blade lock.
I never used the ring lock on my Opinel N°8 (it went AWOL years ago) so why spend extra for a feature I'll never use?

 

[mitch13]

afishhunter
Here you go mate, I love the simplicity of friction folders.
Nagao traditional higonakami with Agomi blue steel blade.
Looking forward to what this thread comes up with

 

[Âchillepattada]

One between some others
A Bergamasco from Luca Pizzi , boxwood and damascus

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[unclekurty]

A Michael Morris friction folder.
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[The Zieg]

 

[wolfeknives]

Not a practical knife, and certainly not meant for every day use. However it is still a classic in its own right by Larry Fuegen.

 

[Kevin-B]

 

[Âchillepattada]

Not a practical knife, and certainly not meant for every day use. However it is still a classic in its own right by Larry Fuegen.

Wow this is an historical piece , congratulations

A pair of nice friction folders :

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[mitch13]

Mr Itou R2 damascus bling

 

[Arathol]

Stag by Mark McCoun

A couple Nagao Higos with San Mai blades

 

[mitch13]

Full carbon collection of opinels

 

[afishhunter]

New one today.
Number 6 Opinel Premium Wood (Olive Wood?) with Inox blade, and "old style" lock ring.
My first Inox and premium wood Opinel, thanks to joeradza . A most unexpected and appreciated gift.View attachment 1789282

 

[Jack Black]

Some of mine

 

[Wild Willie]

Higonokami, and an oddball out of Turkey.

 

[Jack Black]

couple more (Pallares and Opinel)

 

[Modoc ED]

OHTA

 

[Just Tom.]

 

[Headwinds]

My small contribution to this thread...

 

[Hammer67]

The "Banana Peel" - made by L.T. Wright for Woodsmonkey. These are designed to be modular, and we should soon see a variety of handle and blade options offered as stand-alone items so one can easily mix and match according to whim and the task at hand. Available in a few different blade shapes, with micarta handles and this one is AEB-L steel, but they are also available in A2.

Very comfortable, rounded handle and one thing I really like on these is the length of the lever, vs the Svord 'Peasant' for example. The lever on the BP is a reasonable length to perform its intended purpose, but short enough that when the knife is closed, it's not a big deal to pocket carry it at all.

 

[cbach8tw]

hope this would be traditional, my JK friction folder.