toughest folder, recommendations?

What do you mean? The Fulcrum has a pocket clip and a 3 3/4 blade.
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I use a SOG Trident, after buying LOTS of knives (including: Sebenzas, Manix, etc.) -and find that for the price, I'm not afraid to beat the hell out of it. It's held up well and I still EDC it.
 
I would like to recommend the SOG Vulcan, it is a thick folder and looks and feels great. It is VG-10 steel and has zero 'walk and talk' when tightened and can still be flung open smoothly. This knife can be found around ~$100, and is worth every penny. Here are the stats and link again: http://sogknives.com/store/VL-01.html

SOG Vulcan:

Blade 3.5" x .16"
Overall Length 8.375"
Weight 5.0 oz.
Edge Straight
Steel VG-10
Handle Zytel
Finish Satin
Includes Reversible Pocket clip
 
onion strider ZT-302 can't go wrong with the strength of cpm s30v blade and titanium slab lock.Its called slab because frame is so thick!!
 
Own and Extrema Ratio Fulcrum IID, and a Strider AR, and a full size Manix, etc.etc.etc... I'd say go Extrema, or go home.
 
theblacksheep said:
benchmade mini rukus.... tough as nails
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I second and third this knife, I recommended it a page or two ago, it is sturdy as hell and probably about as strong as any fixed blade (I know I will be brutally attacked for this but oh well..).
 
savagesicslayer said:
I'd recomend a buck/strider 889.Also called the Strider military.They are built like tanks and can take a lot.I personally carry one to work and so does my dad.You get LOTS of knife for a lot less than a strider.
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It's a real sleeper IMHO, great deal at $50 too.
Spyderco Manix is great
CS Voyager series and Recon are good
Kabar Mule is one of my favorites
Ontario RAT 1
 
flatgrinder said:
I use a SOG Trident, after buying LOTS of knives (including: Sebenzas, Manix, etc.) -and find that for the price, I'm not afraid to beat the hell out of it. It's held up well and I still EDC it.
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Agreed! My Dodo has developed some blade play and to date, on much more demading tasks and over a longer period of time, my Trident has held up well.

Plus I can get a hair-splitting edge on it every time!:thumbup:
 
Benchmade Ruckus, Mini Ruckus, and Griptillian. The best folders I own and the best I have actually used.
 
If price isn't a limitation go find a flat ground sebenza. It'd probably be my choice for the ultimate folding bushcraft knife.

Otherwise I'd stick to another Titanium framelock. The ruckus has been mentioned. Another option would be the Bradley Alias.

Stephen
 
Man, there are soooo many awesome blades for you to choose from :)
The small classic Seb has beaten everything out of my pockets lately, I just can't find a folder that cuts better, feels better in my hand, rides better in my pocket, and is more reliable + I really like the rounded blade spine.

If you are going to do a lot of twisting and prying etc though, for the $ you can't go wrong with a Mini Manix. Strider SNGs a good pick too, but again the Seb is another winner there for how it rides nice and low in your pocket.

It is also small, light enough that you could toss it in your pocket if you would rather it not be seen, and is comfortable to carry that way as well.

sp
 
I carry a Benchmade Griptilian (found it today after losing it!) and I bought it for my wilderness folder. Some don't like the fact that it doesn't have full liners, but I haven't found that to be a problem. I don't plan on using if for a prybar anyway. I like the AXIS lock-- IMHO it is the best lock on any folder. You can pull it back to swing the knife open as well as closed--- and you better have your fingertips out of the way if you close it that way :eek:

I had a Buck Strider 889 and they are a tough knife. They are heavy and IMHO as ugly as a garden tool.

I agree on the Benchmade Mini Rukus. The only thing that stopped me buying one over the Griptilian is that they are about twice the price.

I have a Leatherman K502X on order and expect to get it this week. It would be a good one to consider with the work you do-- it has a carabiner clip that slides out and the bit driver option too. The blade is 154CM-- same as the Griptilian and about the same geometry.

I don't recall if you nixed an open-assist model. I just got a Kershaw Needs Work and I'm really pleased with it. It's a great size for a pocket knife, it has a clip, the open-assist feature and a nice fat 3" wharncliff blade in Sandvik 13C26 stainless. For an inexpensive work knife to abuse, it's a great buy.
 
nemoaz said:
+1 Codger. I've never broken a Buck or Schrade. I don't know where you guys get $400+ for a knife. I'm statistically near the top income and top family income and I sure as hell don't. Have you people heard of 401k? Retirement?
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It is my expectation that I'll never be able/allowed to retire. So I might as well live a little.

Anyway, a lot of people around here are buying and selling knives all the time, which means they're spending untold amounts of money on knives. Me, I bought a $400 folder a couple of years ago, I carry and use it every day, and I have no plans to buy another folder for EDC purposes. Frankly, I can't really see where it matters if I purchase a knife for $40 or $400 if I'm going to carry the thing for 30 or 40 years.
 
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter. It fits all your requirements, and its one tought folder. 3.5" VG-1 blade, 4mm thick, tough lock, pocket clip, thermorum handle, shepple friendly. It feels more like a fixed blade than a folder.
 
Thank you DaleW, because it will be going over seas, assisted opening knives are a bit risky.

Using the knife for digging was questioned, and I agree, there are usually better tools. Sometimes there are none.

The last reason I am looking for such a tough knife, is after a time, if the chosen knife actually survives the use I will give it, I will puchase another one for my bugout bag for shtf scenarios. That is the main purpose of this post; To help weed out lesser knives so I am not ditracted by shiny objects and false claims. There is some budget for experimentation, but it is not unlimited.

Having said all that, this thread has been far more focused and helpfull than I thought it would be. Thanks again to all.
 
bulgron said:
It is my expectation that I'll never be able/allowed to retire. So I might as well live a little.
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:) I understand. Living in So Cal, you may never be able to afford to retire. I know I wouldn't.

Me, I bought a $400 folder a couple of years ago, I carry and use it every day, and I have no plans to buy another folder for EDC purposes. Frankly, I can't really see where it matters if I purchase a knife for $40 or $400 if I'm going to carry the thing for 30 or 40 years.
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It's your money, for sure. I just have trouble believing that everyone is so casual about it. Financing them 0$ down interest only for 30 years like the Cali's do their houses? :)

I'd lose the damn thing for sure. I know I would. That being said, I've had my Spyderco (Endura?) since 89 or so. But if I had a $400 knife, I'd lose it.

I also have trouble believing that I would get that much more utility out of a more expensive knife. In fact, I'm sure I wouldn't. I've never needed my knife to do anything that my usual carry knives (Spyderco and Leatherman) won't do.
 
I just got a Benchmade 520, and it has great attributes for cutting plus a very durable construction. It is the most reliable feeling knife I've had, but time will tell.
 
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