Suggestions for Double Edged Knife Please

[panama]

1) Seeking double edged quality folder. Any suggestions helpful, thanks.

2)Also seek double edged bowie style knife. I do know randall has some but they are hard to find. Thanks.

 

[X379]

1) Seeking double edged quality folder. Any suggestions helpful, thanks.

Here’s one I have, it’s a MOD Mark1 LE

 

[missin_hobo]

Few Folders are double-edged, as carrying them safely is a serious concern.
The MOD doesn't come double-edged, but the false edge is still hidden inside the handle when folded, so it can *theoretically* be sharpened, if only for a limited length. Same goes for the SOG Pentagon Elite Series, the Benchmade Pardue-530, or the Gerber Applegate-Fairbarn. Any folder with a double-ground blade that fits entirely within the handle - or at least partially enough as to provide shelter for the potential second edge - can be altered in this way. I had such a knife for a while, a Pentagon Elite, but these days, I don't recommend it. First off, if you ever use that second edge, you'll be working against the locking mechanism on the knife, increasing not only stress and wear, but also the odds of a catastrophic failure. Second, it makes the knife doubly dangerous if it ever opens by accident. Lastly, since a double-edged knife almost always spells weapon, they tend to attract more attention from the cops, reasonable or not.

If you are serious about a double edged folder, there are only two options I could suggest. Don't get a conventional folder, or alter one, with two edges. It just isn't safe. The first suggestion would be a balisong, or butterfly knife - their construction makes them safe enough to mount double-edged blades. Benchmade makes the best.
However, if the balis are illegal in your area - which they almost certainly are - then there does happen to be a convenient loophole knife:
http://www.coldsteel.com/tripleactions.html
These knives aren't technically balisongs, and can be found in a number of places. I've handled one of the dagger versions in Canada before. Notwithstanding, they're still safe, reliable, and double-edged, like you wanted, though I would suggest attaching some rubber or G10 if you have the know-how.

PS - Cold Steel also manufactures a number of bowie knives, as well, most of which have a sharpened false edge, like you were after:
http://www.coldsteel.com/16cc.html
http://www.coldsteel.com/16absj.html
http://www.coldsteel.com/39llb.html
http://www.coldsteel.com/fixed-blades-trail-master-series.html - no double edge on this last one, but it does have a cantled (convex) edge, so it cuts like magic.

 

[X379]

Few Folders are double-edged, as carrying them safely is a serious concern.
The MOD doesn't come double-edged, but the false edge is still hidden inside the handle when folded, so it can *theoretically* be sharpened

It does come double-edged, you need to check your facts

 

[VTguy]

benchmade makes the 155 fixed presidio by osbourne, it's a double edged bowie (clip point)

 

[Lycosa]

AG Russell's Folding Sting. But you need to sharpen the exposed edge.

 

[Midwest Ninja]

A lot of the OTF autos come either double-ground or with two edges.

 

[markksr]

Here's the thread you started on the same subject back in November...Looking for a Double Edge folder

 

[panama]

Yes I posted this in Nov. but never got what I wanted so tried again. Sorry if this offends you, no foul intended.

 

[missin_hobo]

Quote:
Originally Posted by missin_hobo
Few Folders are double-edged, as carrying them safely is a serious concern.
The MOD doesn't come double-edged, but the false edge is still hidden inside the handle when folded, so it can *theoretically* be sharpened

It does come double-edged, you need to check your facts

Apologies. :$ I only saw one bevel in the photo, and figured you just added the second edge yourself. That's what I did with my Pentagon Elite, anyhow.

 

[Bookworm]

may I ask why you want a double-edged folder?

You're disappointed with your gerber because it failed the spine whack test.
double edged blade: upside- no spine to whack, therefore it can't fail the spine whack test.
downside- whenever you use the second edge, it's just as bad a a spine whack, unless you're cutting very soft things.

 

[panama]

Ordered one of the MOD knives. Called them and they told me which one has a sharp upper edge (1.5" anyway). Hope they got it right. They get into terms like false sharpened edge and sharpened edge, we'll see.

 

[panama]

For self defense a double edge can allow one to execute a back cut. Not as effectively as with a 10" bowie but could be distracting enough to enable gains .

 

[Allex]

Dalton Assassin, big double edge (auto) folder