Which framelock folder to get: titanium/titanium or titanium/G10?

Which would you say is better for dependability

  • titanium / titanium

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  • titanium / G10

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  • titanium / G10 with titanium liner

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Silas

Silas

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I have been really feeling the need/want to get a large, built like a tank, heavy duty folder. It may or may not be pocket friendly. There are quite a few great options out there.

I have read that a double sided Titanium framelock is a better choice if you're looking for a "large, built like a tank, heavy duty folder".

I have also read that a titanium framelock with G10 on the other side is a better choice for a "large, built like a tank, heavy duty folder".

Or even a titanium framelock with a titanium liner/G10 on the other side.

I know that none of these methods are in any way bad if done the right way. Say you had all three designs with each one being built right, would you be able to say that one of the design methods is better than the other two?

If so, why?
 
I would imagine the double Ti slabs would inevitably last longer, however its the difference of 2 lifetimes to 3
 
I vote for Ti/g10 for the grip that the g10 side offers. My preference anyways.
 
I have several of each and my preference lies solely with the ease of pocket retraction on the G10 sided models. (dependability more often depends on the manufacturer than the style imo)
 
Nebulae said:
I like Ti/Ti. I dont like the look of one side being different than another
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G10 is grippier since it's nearly always bead blasted or textured, if you insist on a frame lock then you'll get one side traction. If symmetry bothers you, then get Ti on both sides, and if "grippy" is an issue, find one with one or both sides that have a surface treament... e.g. grooves, divots, etc.
 
bada61265 said:
you have a specific knife in mind and need reassurance? otherwise i dont get the point.
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I have three different framelock knives in mind. One has ti on both sides, one has ti on one side and G10 on the other, and one has ti on one side and G10 with a ti liner on the other. All three of the knives I'm looking at are great knives and built like a tank.


My question, as stated in my original post, is that I've heard different people have different things to say as to which style is superior.

I also said in my original post that I know certain companies/people make excellent knives using each style.

I was just wondering if one of those styles could be superior to the other two. Or if it's all just opinion and as long as it's built right they're all three equal in dependability/toughness.
 
Ti/Ti. You want built like a tank, then find me a tank that is half G10 first to make a comparison. Titanium is much stronger than G10 in all measures.
 
Silas said:
I have three different framelock knives in mind. One has ti on both sides, one has ti on one side and G10 on the other, and one has ti on one side and G10 with a ti liner on the other. All three of the knives I'm looking at are great knives and built like a tank.


My question, as stated in my original post, is that I've heard different people have different things to say as to which style is superior.

I also said in my original post that I know certain companies/people make excellent knives using each style.

I was just wondering if one of those styles could be superior to the other two. Or if it's all just opinion and as long as it's built right they're all three equal in dependability/toughness.
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Screw the crowd.....got with what YOU like...what works best for YOU! I have @ least one of all 3 styles you mention and they all have significant merit. Personal experience is the best teacher. Me? I prefer my Umnumzaan...ti/ti machined sides, no grip issues at all. I also don't have any issues with my ZT0551...depends on my mood as to which one Ill carry that day. YMMV
 
I'm not looking for opinions. That's why I'm not saying exactly which three knives I'm looking at.

All three of the knives I'm looking at are very good knives. They are all three built for rough use.

I just want to know if one style could "technically" be better than the other two.


So lets say you made three knives that all looked identical in shape. One was built with ti on both sides, one with ti on one side and G10 on the other, and one with ti on one side and G10 with a ti liner on the other side.

Would one of those knives be more tough than the other two?

1SHOT1KILL said:
Screw the crowd.....got with what YOU like...what works best for YOU! I have @ least one of all 3 styles you mention and they all have significant merit. Personal experience is the best teacher. Me? I prefer my Umnumzaan...ti/ti machined sides, no grip issues at all. I also don't have any issues with my ZT0551...depends on my mood as to which one Ill carry that day. YMMV
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I've heard that people prefer Ti/G10 because it gives a better grip. I've never owned one like that and I never had any of my fully Ti handled knives become slippery...and that includes fully dressing several deer and a couple hogs with a Sebenza over the course of several years. My current EDC is a Sage 2, and with the handle shape on that one, it seems even less likely to become slippery when wet.

I like the symmetry of having both handles the same, but to each his own.

Striders and Hinderers both seem to have a reputation as really hard use knives and they are both combo-handled. Really I don't think you can go wrong either way. Get what you like and feels good to you.

Merry Christmas,

Grizzz
 
Honestly, If you break (snap) a g10 slab, your def doing something wrong with your knife, and you should probably be using another tool knives are - mainly cutting/slicing instruments - that being said - i like the look of a g10/ti combo because it has a little variation, and you also save a minimal weight if thats important to you - also like many others have said, g10 can offer better grip when wet than plain ti - i have a small sebenza 21, and I am looking into getting a few scales made for it, one carbon fibre - one grooved g10 (orange), and one smooth g10 (Black or blue)-- and if you want, you can get something with a ti liner under the g10 slab
 
I can address the weight issue using a Spyderco miltary as an example. The all Ti Millie weighs 162gm. The G10 Millie weighs 118gm. If you move one scale over, the resultant knife weighs 140gm. The weight saving obtained by using the combo grip equals 22gm (about 2/3oz). Your results may vary. If you drop a G10 or Carbon fiber handle on the sidewalk, nasty chips can occur.
 
It's all personal preference.'on some outlandish, make believe level titanium is stronger. However g10 is nearly indestructible as a knife handle so it's just what feel/look you like better.
 
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