What kind of folder do you carry?

stagatha said:
I call it my Beast
Officially it is an AG Russell Combat Tactical Folder, Designed by Bob Dozier, D2 blade
thumb stud and flipper, liner lock that is shaped like a T and engages across base of blade on both side of pivot
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Bob Dozier's "Tab-lock", its a neat take on the linerlock...I'm sure I've got a couple videos floating around on it

Thwick-thwack throwback Thursday, checking out this old school Microtech "QD Scarab" 😎
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Man, I just can't get behind the OTF thing. Would they be considered a folder? I look at them that way.

They're cool and fun to fidget with, but I would hate dealing with them if/when something goes wrong. It just seems silly and over complicated when a knife (to me) should be something simple, reliable, and durable (all 3). They're not what I consider "practical", but that could just be me being a party pooper.

Is the appeal over a "normal" folder just cool factor?
 
carnifex knifeworks said:
Man, I just can't get behind the OTF thing. Would they be considered a folder? I look at them that way.

They're cool and fun to fidget with, but I would hate dealing with them if/when something goes wrong. It just seems silly and over complicated when a knife (to me) should be something simple, reliable, and durable (all 3). They're not what I consider "practical", but that could just be me being a party pooper.

Is the appeal over a "normal" folder just cool factor?
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I've been carrying a tanto Livewire OTF. I had to change batteries in 6 smoke alarms a few weeks ago. Standing on a stool, reaching to pop out the battery tray, the OTF was perfect. You can pop it open, quick task, pop it closed, all with one hand.
 
Richard338 said:
I've been carrying a tanto Livewire OTF. I had to change batteries in 6 smoke alarms a few weeks ago. Standing on a stool, reaching to pop out the battery tray, the OTF was perfect. You can pop it open, quick task, pop it closed, all with one hand.
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Yeah, but you can do that with a ton of folders that aren't OTFs; spyderco pm2, pm3, military 2, most benchmades, most flippers, etc.
So it still kind of seems like a solution looking for a problem. I'm not trying to argue, I'm just checking if maybe there's something I'm missing.
 
Richard338 said:
I doubt you're missing anything. If they don't appeal, then there's many options as you say. I was just commenting that I have one and use it, and don't fidget with it.
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Way back in the 80s, I had one of those cheap Taiwanese OTFs with a slim single edged blade. Really smooth action.

Dad got a large shipment for his company, and somehow, I wound up having to break down all the cardboard boxes.

That OTF was a lot easier than even a box cutter, and WAY easier than a manual folder. I kept it shaving sharp and it was a great slicer.

***snick*** cut cut cut cut
***snick*** back in the pocket
Stack
***snick*** cut cut cut cut
***snick*** back in the pocket
Stack

They aren’t for everyone, but that’s the beauty of variety. If it’s not to someone’s preference, there are plenty of other options.
 
carnifex knifeworks said:
Man, I just can't get behind the OTF thing. Would they be considered a folder? I look at them that way.

They're cool and fun to fidget with, but I would hate dealing with them if/when something goes wrong. It just seems silly and over complicated when a knife (to me) should be something simple, reliable, and durable (all 3). They're not what I consider "practical", but that could just be me being a party pooper.

Is the appeal over a "normal" folder just cool factor?
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I’m sure Chad cpirtle cpirtle would have some great insight to your questions on the OTF’s.
 
My dad handed me this well loved Case to take home and sharpen… I don’t think it’s ever had a proper sharpening in its life and it looks like it has seen some things.

I hit it with some 0000 steel wool and ballistol and then gave it a fresh edge on the Vanev stones. It’s got some of its shine back now and has a pretty amazing looking patina.

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