Two hand opening folder under $50

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Joshua James

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I was looking for a good present for my brother and was hoping to get him a nice folder but then I discovered the Australian knife import laws. NO ONE HAND OPENING FOLDING KNIVES! Very annoying as a lot of good knives are one hand opening. Do any of you guys know of a nice two hand opening folder under $50 that's got a nice thick blade is stainless and lock open. Oh and 3" max blade length
 
lionsteel has quite a few options except they will cost around $60-100 depending on what you get. I have a lionsteel opera in D2 and its a very nice knife, not my favorite, but if I had laws like you do, I'd carry it much more often:thumbup:

spyderco also has the UK penknife, Spy DK, Pingo, and the Roadie SLIPIT; all right around your price range. A couple even have pretty decent steel I think.
 
Case Mako is another good choice.

Also the thumb studs could be removed from the medium Cold Steel Voyager, send him the Voyager clip point with the thumb studs removed and he will have a solid two hand opening knife with a strong tri ad lock.
 
Victorinox has some Trekkers that are not one hand openers and also a new RangerGrip line that have some two hand openers and the only thing you would need to check is the blade length. Not only are you getting a locking blade but some tools too. I would suggest the AG Russell Rancher but it does not lock. Good Luck! Kevin

If you can take the thumb studs off then Cold Steel or Kabar have some good folders in your price range. :D
 
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Cold steel makes a knife called the tx hunter (I think)... Anyway it has the tri-ad lock, stag handles (fake, but looks nice). They sell a version of that knife right around $50 that has a nail nick. No thumbstud. That's what I'd get my brother.
 
Australia has a peculiar and specific definition of "one hand opening". If you look at the Customs website I think you will find it says something like a one handed opening knife is one which can be opened by some mechanism or centrifugal force. For a short time they were seizing knives with thumb studs/holes but that no longer seems to be the case. Flippers, spring assisted and anything you can flick open with your wrist may be up for seizure. For example Spydercos which can't be flicked open are making it through. I would strongly suggest you email them for clarification :) Blade weight, pivot type and locking mechanism will affect whether the knife can be flicked open.

Having said that, good folders are expensive here. $50 may not get you much. It should get you a very nice swiss army knife and I would also suggest looking at the fancier Opinels which have stainless blades and patterned/varied timber handles.
I just saw your requirement for a thick blade. Neither Opinels nor SAKs have particularly thick blades but finding a quality knife in your price range with a thick blade may be challenging.
 
AntDog said:
Cold steel makes a knife called the tx hunter (I think)... Anyway it has the tri-ad lock, stag handles (fake, but looks nice). They sell a version of that knife right around $50 that has a nail nick. No thumbstud. That's what I'd get my brother.
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I think the blade is to long for what he is allowed. Kevin
 
Buck 112 Ranger, 3" blade (with or without finger grooves)
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Buck 112 Ecolite Ranger, 3" blade (also comes in green)
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Buck 500 Duke, 3" blade
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Buck 501 Squire, 2.75" blade
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A 3" blade is legal but I just thick it would be a lot easier for him To carry if it is smaller. Also this knife will be used for whittling and a lot of heavy work.
 
I didn't even think of Buck. Could definitely be worth considering. I think the larger Opinels have thicker blades and are well within your budget. If stainless steel is negotiable also look at the Svord Peasant and Mini Peasant knives. Svords are basic but tough, easy to clean, easy to sharpen and hold a good edge. You could then take your remaining money and get a sharpening stone.
 
Joshua James said:
A 3" blade is legal but I just thick it would be a lot easier for him To carry if it is smaller. Also this knife will be used for whittling and a lot of heavy work.
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Honestly for what you mention a Buck 302 stockman sounds like a good bet. However, it is a slip joint, not a locking knife.
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I think the buck 500 duke will suit his needs perfectly

Now that I've decided that where's the best place to buy one
 
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