What's your favorite folder & why?

It's always interesting to me to hear what attributes make a folder a person's favorite. It seems that everybody has slightly different needs and aesthetic sensibilities (and disposable income :p), and these are reflected in their choice of knives.

For me, it's the CRKT M16-03T. It's small enough for everyday carry, but still large enough to do nearly everything that I need a knife to do. It's relatively lightweight with the titanium handles, but it's also solid as a rock. And don't even get me started on the Carson flipper. I can open with thumbstuds pretty damn fast if I do say so, but the flipper is not only faster but also so easy that just about everybody that I hand it to is able to crack it open on their first try. Then their faces brighten...there's just something about opening a knife WITH AUTHORITY. All in all, my M16 just screams to be used. It's 100% about function -- a tool -- and with only $70 invested, I'm not afraid to put it to hard use.
 
Joe:
Your signature quote is a serious gem.
Favorite folder: Andre deVilliers/Pirela Designs Ishazi Zulu
Finger groove and ergonomics make for extremely secure cutting in every direction. Very aesthetic shape and super smooth action. Lock clips effortlessly into place and is very secure.
It's being overhauled so look for a post in the Gallery soon.
 
The one that I would choose if I could only have one would be my AFCK M2 PE linerlock. But favorite isn't about picking the one you will have to live with the rest of your life. To me it's about which one appeals to me right now, for whatever reason, and it's always changing. For me right now my favorite is my Al Mar Shrike followed by my Rainbow Leek by Kershaw.:)
 
I am surprised. I expected to see more customs. TNT's, Onions, Snody are three that come to mind. My dream list includes these three great Makers and when I finally land one, the knife goes in the pocket!!!

I also dream of a Neil Blackwood Skirmish and Curr. Exquisite folders, LONG WAIT.

No one does it better than Kit and when talking folders, you must mention Carson when talking about the finest.

My list of favorite folders goes on. Tom Anderson's new Valkyre in CF, the Jones Brothers, the Dogman, Gregg Lightfoot, Mike Cooper and Ferret. Of course if Jerry Hossom would make a folder.............

The folders I carry now are just commons. One day I will own one of each of the above and will need Dexter to lend me his vest:D

Edited to add: There are several more of course like Chew, Obie, Hinderer, Atwood and smith. And I would be blind if I did not add that Joel Pirela has got a magnificient eye for designs!!!!!

Folders, my list is endless [Don't fret, everyone know I love Striders:p ]
 
for my part i'm surprised to see only ONE MOD folder on the list
the CQD Mark I is a great knife
but my personal favourite is the MOD Watson Trident
it's a little hard to sharpen, to be sure, but the way it seats itself in your hand, the smooth action and the great thumb studs more than make up for that :)
i particularly love the serrations and the way it takes abuse
i've opened tins cans with that and it didn't even scratch the TiCN :p
 
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