What Are Some Good "Overbuilt" Knives?

Almost every fixed blade I make is overbuilt.
 
See, I'm also wondering if there tempering can make a big difference. If the blade was a regular or thick-ish size, but also TEMPERED for better solidity/toughness- that might be interesting. That way, a folder can be good for prying side-to-side & for a twist (like when the edges of the blade go up on one side & down on another). I've also seen where you can make an L with the folder (blade is the short part & handle is the long part) & pull down on the handle to use for prying & twisting.
 
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Realistically, a certain amount of prying is ok for almost any knife.
Check out vininull's UTube videos and the Busse destruction tests.

What I personally own that works:
Folders
Benchmade Contego
Spyderco Tuff
Buck CSAR-T Pro (YES!)
Extrema Ratio RAO
ZT 0560

Fixed
BK9
 
My 2 "overbuilt" folders are my Tanto SMF, and my Spyderco Tuff. I've got an 810 Contego that's beefy, but it doesn't -feel- overbuilt.
 
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The back knife here is 1/2" A8 Modified tool steel so it'd probably work as a pry bar too... :rolleyes:

Not that I would want to as it is a zero grind with a very small micro bevel so I'm not sure how it would hold up to that sort of work/abuse.

Now; it does pierce just fine with very little edge/tip deformation at all (hope the vid works!):

https://flic.kr/p/xguGDH




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I am enjoying my redencion 228. I haven't really put it to any hard use...yet, but it sure is a solid knife20150909_152514.jpg

Wolfeye said:
Hey, everyone. Just wondering what's out there in the way of beefy knives. Like the kinds that can be used to pry open stuck doors/drawers/etc... . Am curious about both folders & fixed blade, but more about the folders. I think I already know some good overall models, but I figured I'd do some general research on what's available.
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oprichnik said:
I am enjoying my redencion 228. I haven't really put it to any hard use...yet, but it sure is a solid knifeView attachment 582695
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I think this is a point that many overlook; they feel that a knife is solid yet have not put it to the test.

They may be disillusioned in their thinking and surprised to see the knife fail when thumping on it a bit. Unless I have no choice my folders get put away and use a fixed blade for tougher tasks.

For example, those redencions have a very small lockup contact area; I'd be curious to see if the lock shifts over further when used for hard cutting. I could be way off base but it just seems smaller than it needs to be... YMMV/Your opinion may vary. :thumbup:;):D

Flame suit on. ;):rolleyes::foot:
 
I do not disagree, I will not be using this knife for extreme tasks. Like you said, that is a job for fixed blade. That being said, this knife is very solid, hefty and sure "feels" like it can handle some serious tasks. I intend to use it (especially for the price paid) and not baby it.
Czechmate said:
I think this is a point that many overlook; they feel that a knife is solid yet have not put it to the test.

They may be disillusioned in their thinking and surprised to see the knife fail when thumping on it a bit. Unless I have no choice my folders get put away and use a fixed blade for tougher tasks.

For example, those redencions have a very small lockup contact area; I'd be curious to see if the lock shifts over further when used for hard cutting. I could be way off base but it just seems smaller than it needs to be... YMMV/Your opinion may vary. :thumbup:;):D

Flame suit on. ;):rolleyes::foot:
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oprichnik said:
I do not disagree, I will not be using this knife for extreme tasks. Like you said, that is a job for fixed blade. That being said, this knife is very solid, hefty and sure "feels" like it can handle some serious tasks. I intend to use it (especially for the price paid) and not baby it.
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Thank you for your honesty and it would be great to get feedback (and pics!) once you've put some miles on that beast of a knife. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Too many nice blades out there go unused and unappreciated IMHO. ;)
 
"RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB"

If prying is a consideration for the duties of your knife, you should probably invest in an actual prybar. Boker, Gerber, Leatherman, and so on all have keychain sized ones. I have set from my lock pick supplier that work well.

If you must have a prybar/knife combo. TOPs, Kabar and a few others make knives for breaching. EOD supplies will also turn up some hits but you are looking for a steel breacher, not a non-metalic cutter
 
Knives work fine to pry with, right up until you hear that sickening *SNAP*!
 
By the way, my redencion 228 has about 50% lockup
Czechmate said:
I think this is a point that many overlook; they feel that a knife is solid yet have not put it to the test.

They may be disillusioned in their thinking and surprised to see the knife fail when thumping on it a bit. Unless I have no choice my folders get put away and use a fixed blade for tougher tasks.

For example, those redencions have a very small lockup contact area; I'd be curious to see if the lock shifts over further when used for hard cutting. I could be way off base but it just seems smaller than it needs to be... YMMV/Your opinion may vary. :thumbup:;):D

Flame suit on. ;):rolleyes::foot:
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Just looking at the materials used and they way the knives are assembled I believe a person would be hard pressed to find a tougher folding knife than a Hinderer XM-18 / 24. ...at least for the same price or lower.
 
Czechmate said:
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The back knife here is 1/2" A8 Modified tool steel so it'd probably work as a pry bar too... :rolleyes:

Not that I would want to as it is a zero grind with a very small micro bevel so I'm not sure how it would hold up to that sort of work/abuse.

Now; it does pierce just fine with very little edge/tip deformation at all (hope the vid works!):

https://flic.kr/p/xguGDH




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Everytime I see that sword, I wanna go to your house and steal it !!! ;)
 
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