What's the strongest folder?

Santi

Santi

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I can't say words on this, I'm a newbie. . .
Really like to know your views. . .

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My Sebenza not only locks up tight, but by gripping it firmly, I actually hold the integral lock more securely. I guess the Benchmade Pinnacle, Darrell Ralph's Apogee and Paragee, and CRKT S-2 do the same thing.
 
My Sebenza locks up nicely too, but when you say "strongest" folder, what kind of uses are you thinking of? I mean, folder encompasses everything from the Uluchet (folding axe/skinner) to an SAK. My SAK has never once folded over on me, because I've never used it in any context that would cause that to happen.

So use is directly related to strength, and sometimes will even influence strength, as all knives have their particular "niche", so to speak.

As for cutting boxes and slicing yummy sandwiches, the Sebenza won't let you down.
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But for the price, if you just want a nice little knife with great lock reliability and strength, I highly recommend the Benchmade 705 (mini Axis).
 
If weight and cost are no object, I think the Elishewitz customs are about as brute strong as they get. I have a relatively small Elishewitz custom Ares that is spectacular. It would be too heavy for me in the larger sizes, though.

In production knives, I think the Round Eye (REKAT) knives are about as strong as they come. But they are heavy for the most part. A couple of lighter weight tacticals that I like are the Spyderco Bob Lum and the Al Mar Sere 2000. I can claim that with confidence because I own both of them personally and I don't actually own that many tacticals. So I consider these two to be pretty special. I appreciate a well designed and yet relatively light knife like these are.

My vote for the best value among current tacticals is the Microtech Lightfoot LCC. It is strong and heavy (close to REKAT) and yet features very nice fit and finish. It's also very easy to open because the design is so well balanced. I'd own one myself except it's just a little heavy for my taste.

Lots of other guys have their preferences and that's what they are-preferences. Now you have mine. You need to develop your own. There aren't any right or wrong answers, just preferences. Take care.


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Fred
Knife Outlet
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I agree on the MT LCC and the Rekat's, but if you can find one, look at a Kit Carson med/large Model 4.
 
Cold Steel Extra-Large Gunsite.
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They have been "tested" to take 130 lbs. of "stress" on the lock, and quite a hefty "bend" on the blade.

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Dann Fassnacht
Aberdeen, WA
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My Buck Strider is easily the strongest folder that I own. This knife is way over built. The word tank comes to mind.

[This message has been edited by Keith Montgomery (edited 10-13-2000).]
 
The Buck/Strider folder is the one of two folders that heavy use such as chopping and prying is looked as as acceptable by the designers/makers. The other would be the Mission MPF. Both of these have durable blades as well. The Busse Combat folder should probably do the same when it comes out.

P.J. Turner makes knives that fold, and are also of very high strength, (chopping / prying etc.), but they are not folding in the traditional sense (blade enclosed by handle).

-Cliff
 
I was just sharpening my Schrade LB7 as I was reading your post. This is one tough knife! It's rock solid and very strong and it's comfortable to use too. Buck 110s and Schrade LB7s have been favorites of military personnel and police and bikers for years. It is a bit heavy compared to most knives today, but that can be useful too: when closed it can add alot of weight to a punch, or the butt of the knife can be used against someone. It's difficult to open with one hand, and it is rather old-fashion, but it works and keeps on working. I guess that's why it's been around so long.

PS. And it only costs about 35.00 and has a lifetime warranty.

[This message has been edited by allenC (edited 10-16-2000).]
 
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