What are some modern folder that qualify as "slicers"?

RemyKaze

RemyKaze

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Hey guys, I'm currently shopping around for a new EDC folder. I live in an area that doesn't offer a lot of options in terms of being able to pick up a Spyderco/Benchmade/Kershaw, save for the most popular models. What I'm looking for is a modern knife with a pocket clip and sleek lines, that qualifies as a slicer. By which I mean, it can compete with a carbon steel Case, stainless SAK, or possibly something like an Opinel, but has a nice, aesthetically pleasing look to it. One-handed opening is a must. I would appreciate the help. I'm new to both Spyderco and Benchmade. I currently carry a SAK Huntsman and a Kershaw Blur. I'm looking for something about the size of the Blur. Thanks guys.
 
Spyderco Police3, Military, PM 2, Manix XL, Manix2 FFG, Endura FFG, Delica FFG, Rock Lobster, etc.
 
If you are looking for something that will compete with a Slip Joint you aren't going to find that in a production knife of the type you are looking for.

Most of them are very thin, much thinner than current more modern folders.
 
Ankerson said:
If you are looking for something that will compete with a Slip Joint you aren't going to find that in a production knife of the type you are looking for.

Most of them are very thin, much thinner than current more modern folders.
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This is an unfortunate realization I have come to that I hope someone can remedy with their knowledge. Or that perhaps I can find a compromise between strength and cutting ability. The worst drawbacks of more traditional styles, in my opinion, are the time it takes to find it in your pocket, then the time it takes to open it. I've been looking at things like the Bone Collector lockback folder from Benchmade as a kind of compromise, but have heard a lot of the Spyderco knives are actually pretty thin.
 
Ankerson said:
If you are looking for something that will compete with a Slip Joint you aren't going to find that in a production knife of the type you are looking for.

Most of them are very thin, much thinner than current more modern folders.
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Most modern production knives are made from thicker blade stock than traditional knives. There are however a few spydercos that might qualify. The chaparral has a nice full flat grind and it's blade is only 2mm thick, andand the centefonte 3 has extremely thin blade stock as well and is known as an excellent slicer.
 
RemyKaze said:
This is an unfortunate realization I have come to that I hope someone can remedy with their knowledge. Or that perhaps I can find a compromise between strength and cutting ability. The worst drawbacks of more traditional styles, in my opinion, are the time it takes to find it in your pocket, then the time it takes to open it. I've been looking at things like the Bone Collector lockback folder from Benchmade as a kind of compromise, but have heard a lot of the Spyderco knives are actually pretty thin.
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Well there are customs....

And or get something like a Military or Para 2 and send it to Tom Krein.
 
mkjellgren said:
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Most modern production knives are made from thicker blade stock than traditional knives. There are however a few spydercos that might qualify. The chaparral has a nice full flat grind and it's blade is only 2mm thick, andand the centefonte 3 has extremely thin blade stock as well and is known as an excellent slicer.
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This is the kind of input I'm looking for, definitely. People who own these knives or have held them can attest to their abilities. I really don't want to settle for something in my local area because of a lack of info. The Chaparral has the sort of Spyderco blade shape that I find appealing, slight curve with nothing but edge. Any others that are as thin?

Ankerson said:
Well there are customs....

And or get something like a Military or Para 2 and send it to Tom Krein.
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Tom Krein? Para 2 interests me. What do you know about the Caly 3/3.5? And I've heard Benchmades like the Onslaught are pretty darn thin for a modern knife.
 
RemyKaze said:
This is the kind of input I'm looking for, definitely. People who own these knives or have held them can attest to their abilities. I really don't want to settle for something in my local area because of a lack of info. The Chaparral has the sort of Spyderco blade shape that I find appealing, slight curve with nothing but edge. Any others that are as thin?


Tom Krein? Para 2 interests me. What do you know about the Caly 3/3.5? And I've heard Benchmades like the Onslaught are pretty darn thin for a modern knife.
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Not compared to a Slip Joint though.

The reason why I said Spyderco Military and Para 2 is because they are FFG and have Distal Tapered blades already so thinning them out and taking them down to around .015" or less behind the edge won't be that big of a deal.
 
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These are made well. Ultralight Al Mar Eagle, Hawk, & Osprey.
 
Ankerson said:
Not compared to a Slip Joint though.

The reason why I said Spyderco Military and Para 2 is because they are FFG and have Distal Tapered blades already so thinning them out and taking them down to around .015" or less behind the edge won't be that big of a deal.
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Hm, lemme try a different approach. I can't seem to find a mm measurement on the Blur but at supposedly 1/8 thickness that is almost 3.2mm. I think the 2mm range would fit just fine...only problem is I don't know which besides the aforementioned Chaparral fit that spec. If I need something extra thin I can always go traditional.
 
Another vote for the Chaparral. Very thin, FFG, a great slicer. I consider it a bit more elegant than tacticool. I'd consider it near the top of the heap based on your requirements of a one-handed-opener, "modern knife with a pocket clip and sleek lines, that qualifies as a slicer." It's about double the cost of a Blur.
 
Kershaw Leek is pretty good, another 2mm stock knife. Here it is next to a Bruce Bump slipjoint

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RemyKaze said:
Hm, lemme try a different approach. I can't seem to find a mm measurement on the Blur but at supposedly 1/8 thickness that is almost 3.2mm. I think the 2mm range would fit just fine...only problem is I don't know which besides the aforementioned Chaparral fit that spec. If I need something extra thin I can always go traditional.
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The Spyderco Stretch in ZDP-189 is thin, so are the FFG Enduras in ZDP-189, and you can send one of them off to Tom and get them done very thin behind the edge and ZDP at the high hardness can take those thin grinds.

Spine thickness is one thing, but what really matters is how thin the blade grinds are behind the edge and I have seen some Custom Slip Joints that were extremely thin behind the edge.

Start getting down around .015" and thinner and we are talking, the standard production knife ave from what I have seen is in the .025" - .035" range.
 
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Here is my Para 2 in 20CP that was reground, it's .009" behind the edge.

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Here is the Before Picture.

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And After...

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That looks like it'd cut pretty well Ankerson!

Just to clarify; do you measure directly behind the cutting edge and how do you measure it?
 
If you are okay with a modern Slipjoint. The Spyderco Terzuola Has a very thin Stock, a nice slicer even though it is hollow Ground. In my opinion a High hollow Grind on a on wide and thick blade slices quite well, sometimes better than a less wide blade of thinner stock. For instance I find the Chris Reeve Sebenza to be an excellent slicer, ever though it has a somewhat thick stock compared to a SAK.
 
Czechmate said:
That looks like it'd cut pretty well Ankerson!

Just to clarify; do you measure directly behind the cutting edge and how do you measure it?
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Yeah it cuts really well, I cleaned up the edge on it so it's more even now.


At the top of the bevel with Calipers or a Micrometer.
 
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