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Through my trials and tribulations of finding traditional folders that I can open, I have finally settled on a couple patterns that work for me - with a huge thanks to everyone here who has helped me along the way!
This however has limited my exploration of other patterns. As I comb through the threads here everyday, quite often I am taken by other patterns that I would love to try but know that I just wouldn't be able to open them easily. With that said, I want to further explore one pattern at a time as I find ones that really jump out at me - right now it is patterns with a Wharncliffe blade.
One that has really jumped off the pages for me is the new GEC #48 (Improved Trapper?) but as soon as I found a pic with the knife closed I know I would not be able to open it.
Then I go on a search for other patterns with the Wharncliffe. At my recent visit to the Case Visitor Center, one knife that really struck me that day was the Desk Knife which is at the top of my next buy list. This one fits the bill for me being a fixed blade with Wharncliffe blade and a swayback type pattern:
While the Desk Knife is perfect for me, I can't help but look more into this pattern in a folder. I come across the Case Swayback Jack which fits the bill with the blade and pattern, but again looking at it in the closed position I would not be able to open it. Plus, the closed length being 3 3/16" makes it a bit on the small size for me to handle.
I just love this Case knife but once again frustrated........
Are there any other similar patterns/blades that would be a bit larger and possible able to pinch open?
This however has limited my exploration of other patterns. As I comb through the threads here everyday, quite often I am taken by other patterns that I would love to try but know that I just wouldn't be able to open them easily. With that said, I want to further explore one pattern at a time as I find ones that really jump out at me - right now it is patterns with a Wharncliffe blade.
One that has really jumped off the pages for me is the new GEC #48 (Improved Trapper?) but as soon as I found a pic with the knife closed I know I would not be able to open it.
Then I go on a search for other patterns with the Wharncliffe. At my recent visit to the Case Visitor Center, one knife that really struck me that day was the Desk Knife which is at the top of my next buy list. This one fits the bill for me being a fixed blade with Wharncliffe blade and a swayback type pattern:
While the Desk Knife is perfect for me, I can't help but look more into this pattern in a folder. I come across the Case Swayback Jack which fits the bill with the blade and pattern, but again looking at it in the closed position I would not be able to open it. Plus, the closed length being 3 3/16" makes it a bit on the small size for me to handle.
I just love this Case knife but once again frustrated........
Are there any other similar patterns/blades that would be a bit larger and possible able to pinch open?
