Thinnest blade lock back folder available

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What I am hoping to find, (and if I can't I will just make myself one) is a small thin folder that I can mount one of my low riders on. I'm not too concerned if its a one hand opener or not because I can always add that feature also. I eat a lot of fruit like fresh pears, apples and other things I like and what I'm wanting is a 4" closed fruit testers knife with a nice 2.5 to 3" super thin blade only in a lock back instead of a slip joint if I can find it.

Anyone know of such an animal whether it be custom or production? If so post a link for me.

Thanks

STR
 
Calypso jr? I only have the ZDP version so I'm not sure what the VG10 version is like.
 
This is what I thought of first, but it doesn't lock.

The plain-edged Spyderco Goddard might have the length you want, and they're pretty slim to boot.
 
I like the look of that fruit testing knife. It only has 3" of blade, but the Spyderco Centofante 4 is only 5/64" thick. That's pretty thin by my standards. Hope you're doing well STR, I'm still carrying the horn you re-handled for me.
 
Good to hear you are carrying that knife instead of making it a safe queen will77.

Thanks for the feedback so far guys but as I was searching the web it dawned on me that what I was wanting was an A.G. Russell WoodsWalker only in a folder. In other words I want a kitchen paring knife thinness in a small folder for effortless slicing. I doubt I'll find one so I just ordered me three new WoodsWalkers and already tore into one of my old ones I've had for several years using in the kitchen. Haven't told the wife yet that I cut off the handles of one of her fave kitchen knives to turn it into my new lock back but I'm hoping the new ones will arrive before she notices. At least we have two of them so hopefully she won't figure it out. :D

One way or the other I'm getting what I want in this folder I'm looking for.

STR
 
Something really thin, locking, light, high quality:

A knife IMO mentioned too rarely - the Benchmade Pardue 530.
(Of course it's Axis, not lockback. But still...)
 
You may want to look at the Buck Gent. Its really thin and very classy looking. I carry one in my wallet at all times as my back up and dont really notice it there.
 
rugbymatt said:
I think the Al Mar Falcon Ultralight would be exactly what you need.
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I would go with the Ultralight, too. They come in three sizes (2.75'', 3.15'' and
4'') and two bladestyles (full flat or with a swedge like the benchmade 943).
Bladethickness is .080'' - .100'' and weight form under one ounce up to 2 oz. for the 4'' model.

This i call a folding paringknife.The blades are sleek and cuts wich require to turn the blade are no problem. Ideal to carve your next pumpkin :D

Ow, handles are polished micarta but no problem to rough them a bit.they are a bit to smooth for my taste.
 
Yeah I looked at that one right after reading your posts. I have the BM catalog. Its a strong candidate as it flew under my radar until you guys pointed it out. Thanks

A little Paul knife mentioned on blade and barrel is another strong candidate I totally missed. Keep em coming. I am really liking that BM though.

STR
 
STR said:
Yeah I looked at that one right after reading your posts. I have the BM catalog. Its a strong candidate as it flew under my radar until you guys pointed it out. Thanks

A little Paul knife mentioned on blade and barrel is another strong candidate I totally missed. Keep em coming. I am really liking that BM though.

STR
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I have two of them - they're virtually weightless, extra thin, and one of my favorite EDCs.
 
orthogonal1 said:
A.G. Russell One-Hand Knife?
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That's a nice one

Whenever I see it in the catalog I'm tempted to buy one, but I'm not sure if it locks (talking about the Zytel version)
 
It reminds me my last year's search. My advice would be Spyderco Centofante 4 - Wharncliff blade. Very good for peeling and carving fruit. The thinnest Spyderco blade and pleasure to use. - Centofante 3 is also very good and with its blade shape it's more universal - I can't imagine e.g. cleaning fish or game with C4, but for fruit carving very nice ... - SAKs have the same blade thickness.
 
I actually have that EKA Masur knife that I bought a few weeks to a month back. I had forgotten about it. You are right that blade is nice and thin. I used it this morning for my pear slicing and its great. I may just have to slap one of my pocket clips on that puppy and get to know it some. Good call. Here I had a nice thin blade in my own collection and forgot about it.

STR
 
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