Hickory n steel
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I realized that I never actually made a conscious decision to mostly switch to traditional knives.
While I like my traditional folders, I don't actually require them to be traditional.
What I do require in a folder without a sheath is
3.5" or less closed ( mostly less )
Under 1.5" wide
Clean and simple lines
A " normal " blade shape with " normal " grinds
A relatively thin blade of an easy to sharpen Steel
Lastly a relatively high value and functional quality to cost ratio, preferably under 50$
So they don't " HAVE " to be traditional, but there are a lot more traditional folders that fit this bill than there are modern.
While I like my traditional folders, I don't actually require them to be traditional.
What I do require in a folder without a sheath is
3.5" or less closed ( mostly less )
Under 1.5" wide
Clean and simple lines
A " normal " blade shape with " normal " grinds
A relatively thin blade of an easy to sharpen Steel
Lastly a relatively high value and functional quality to cost ratio, preferably under 50$
So they don't " HAVE " to be traditional, but there are a lot more traditional folders that fit this bill than there are modern.