Toughest Folder on Earth

[sar12611]

Here are my requirements:
Tough, Heavy duty, Rugged Folder. Does not have to be a "pretty face" or High Tech. But rather a folder that fits the bill "when there can only be one" .
And definitely one that is suitable for daily chores or potential threat neutralizing duty if required to do so. I prefer a tough as nails blade. Price is NOT an object but somewhere in the $200.00 to $650.00 range is acceptable. The blade should be tough, thick and the knife should be built like a tank. Please indicate your logical preference in this catagory....bear in mind it will be the ONLY folder that I purchase.

I thank you in advance and await your comments.

 

[dniice87]

Spyderco Manix. Great steel, grippy g-10 handles that feels absolutely perfect in the hand, strongest lock Spyderco offers (i think). It will cost you about $125

heres a review:
http://www.physics.mun.ca/~sstamp/knives/manix.html

 

[BladeGoblin]

In my experience, Tom Anderson and R.J. Martin make some folders(framelocks) that could be considered fixed blades.

But for sheer brute strength I would definitely go with a Strider AR or SMF, having said that, you are going to lose some cutting ability due to the thick blade stock on the Striders.

Extreme Ratio makes a very strong folder as well.

Personally I like to carry a small thick fixed blade and an integral(framelock) folder, this combination can handle any cutting or prying task I may have.

 

[ralph.merlino]

The Bob Dozier "Workhorse" It is the strongest, toughest folder that you will ever find. Bob does not make many of them and they are $600.00 but it is a folder that you can bet your life on. I have never seen a better folder

 

[VegasNick]

Toughest folder on Earth? I would say an Airkat Tripwire, if you can find one. I sure wish Mr. Carrillo would make some more knives.

Then, there's Strider (various models) and the Buck "Folding Alpha Hunter"... or Mercworx, if you want something pretty.

 

[BladeGoblin]

The Bob Dozier "Workhorse" It is the strongest, toughest folder that you will ever find. Bob does not make many of them and they are $600.00 but it is a folder that you can bet your life on. I have never seen a better folder

Bro, I don't doubt what you say because I have never handled a workhorse but how can you compare a linerlock to a framelock, for sheer strength?

 

[samwereb]

For $525, buy the Gun Hammer folder with the EDC-X blade from Darrel Ralph. http://www.darrelralph.com/ddr_knives_tactfolder_main.htm

"suitable for daily chores or potential threat neutralizing duty if required... tough, thick and should be built like a tank." Sounds like the perfect knife for you, and in S30V it should last forever.

 

[rover]

I'd say the Strider AR or SMF and the Carillo Tripwire.

 

[laCie]

dont forget the sng... and the sebenza...

 

[untamed]

Never handled it but going from the looks and design of the Extrama Ratio folder, it might be IT.

 

[paulwesley]

Mini Skirmish Skirmish

 

[powells85]

Strider AR, Ranger Green scales are pretty sweet too

 

[Mitchell Knives]

I suggest a Manix. If you need something stronger than that, buy a fixed blade instead.

 

[wolfmann601]

Any of the Strider Folders
Cutter Knife &Tool [CKT] Brend Model 2- Buyilt like a damn tank!!!

 

[bill_G]

spyderco manix......you cant appreciate how beefy it is till you handle one.

when the blade locks up, it sounds like someone is stroking a pump shotgun.

 

[longbow]

Hands down, biggest, strongest, and can get pretty darn sharp for folders are a Gerber Parabellum or a TOPS CQT Magnum folder. I own both, and have owned many many fine top shelf folders. NONE compare in strength as to the two mentioned above. When opened they are virutal fixed blades. keepem sharp

 

[thebladeguy]

The extrema ratio folders are 1/4 inch thick steel, they are considered some of the toughest folders out there. Strider folders are very tough. There is also the Sebenza and the skirmishes from BM.

TBG

 

[500jefferyDK]

Airkat Tripwire is like a Tank

 

[love4steel]

I'd say the Strider AR or SMF and the Carillo Tripwire.

+1 what he said

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Bro, I don't doubt what you say because I have never handled a workhorse but how can you compare a linerlock to a framelock, for sheer strength?

The Workhorse is a tablock, not a linerlock.

Dozier Tab-lock - locks the blade entirely across the back width of the blade, eliminating the need for a stop pin and creating an ultra strong lock.