Which of these high end folders would you choose???

[philwar]

I don't know what makes a knife high end or how these were picked. Maybe this one would fit in? Lionsteel SR-1. Handle is made of a solid piece of titanium (monolithic), it has a device that acts as a lock bar stabilizer but also locks the lock in the open position, and it has a replaceable lock bar tip. If the lock tip ever somehow wears out or the detent ball wears down, the piece can be replaced making it like new again. The blade tang also has a carbide deposit to reduce lock slip and to prevent wear of the blade tang.

Please don't post pictures of this knife until after I have received mine. I get very anxious otherwise!

 

[d762nato]

Man that knife is a Brute, i don't think folders get much heavier duty than that! :thumbup:

 

[Fredde90210]

Well the only one I own in the pic is the Strider and I really can´t recomend it to anyone

 

[DallasSTB]

The XM-18 and the Seb are neck to neck at the finish line. The final decision, I guess, would be based on my own primary intended usage. Extreme duty = XM-18; general-duty EDC = Seb.

 

[spiralarchitect]

Yuna all the way. I have owned all of the knives except the DDR and I loves me some Yuna...plus, Yun is a heck of a nice guy to deal with.

 

[Dnullify]

The XM-18 and the Seb are neck to neck at the finish line. The final decision, I guess, would be based on my own primary intended usage. Extreme duty = XM-18; general-duty EDC = Seb.

Keep in mind the seb can handle quite a lot, In fact, in my opinion, if you're facing a task that you think the sebenza can't handle, you shouldn't be using a knife.

Also, not sure if this has been suggested before, but the crk umnumzaan looks like a tougher knife.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Sebenza first, SNG next. Only because I've had both, I still have Sebenzas, and would like to pick up an SNG CC. I have heard both good and bad about the XM18.

 

[nativecajun57]

The clip is reversible, but tip up, deep carry only. Actually it's quite good.



Also, the thing that looks like a Hinderer stop, is actually some sort of a screw, which you can turn to stop the lock from disengaging even manually. Which makes it akin to a fixed blade. And the contact part of the lock bar is made from a harder steel and you can change it once it wears out. I'm getting quite fond of this knife actually.

A moveable clip serves little purpose for a lefty. Opening the blade is a problem unless there is a big round hole or the thumb stud is way high. Then the liner lock and the relieved space on the handle is designed for a righty so he can close the knife right handed (one hand).

That is my problem with most linerlocks. I have a spyderco cat and I have been practicing closing the knife with my left hand. And with the hole and liner lock so close together it is not very hard. I carry that knife most often. If I am not carrying my Fallkniven U2. I would like to get a clip on it though, but no metal to tap into and I would not trust just the what ever the handle is made of. The attachment system would have to be sex screws of some type. And back to the knife in question I would not trust a removable attachment for the lock. Screws get loose which would lead to lock failure, piece may break off, Then you have a nice slip joint. Ya you can replace it, But let me put my short answer. I do not like the knife design only the blade design. No offense meant. That is why my answer was Sebenza. I can get it made left handed. I love it. And the sebenza seems the most practical. Wished I could afford one but saving for a custom.

Kind Regards,
Daniel

Daniel

 

[Biginboca]

I vote Hinderer... in fact I already did with my $$. It just puts the best features of all the others into one package, DDR's flipper, CRK's quality, Strider's strength, Yuna's Ergo's. It's just got it all!

As far as the others go...

Yuna is ugly to me

CRK very nice but more a dress knife than an edc for me, I prefer an Umnumzaan over that decorated Seb for EDC

Owned a few DDR's over the years and never kept one longer than a few weeks, they just don't thrill me for the $

Like the Strider but the worksmanship is lacking a bit for the $$ so in that genre I prefer ZT which is just as good and less $$.

 

[philwar]

I have heard both good and bad about the XM18.

I am sincerely interested in what bad you've heard about the XM-18. You're the first I have ever come across to say this.

 

[kamagong]

Have you ever held any of these knives? That can make your decision right there.

 

[CL01]

I am sincerely interested in what bad you've heard about the XM-18. You're the first I have ever come across to say this.

I think it's concerning the flipper models. The non-flipper models tend to command a higher price on the secondary market.

I have not owned a Hinderer, but from some who have, the comment that the flipper seems in an odd position is what bothers them. I don't think there are any QC, F&F, or performance issues on the Hinderer, if that's what you're asking.

 

[Kaizen1]

I am sincerely interested in what bad you've heard about the XM-18. You're the first I have ever come across to say this.

I'm a huge fan of the XM-18, but here are some potential issues people might have:

-Flipper requires some wrist action. Many folks are getting used to simply opening flipper knives easily with just the flipper. The XM-18 requires more effort than say, a Kershaw JYD, Zing, etc.
-Finger choil either too small or too large, depending on how you look at it. It can be too small if one wants to use it as the finger can get pretty close to the edge if on isn't paying attention. If one chooses not to use the choil, then it's much bigger than a regular choil (not referring to "finger" choils).
-Thick grind
-Weight
-There have been comments in the past about the stop pin (in the closed position) coming loose. It did for one of mine. But that has been resolved with loctite in all of the newer models. Even in the older models, it really wasn't much of an issue. I just tightened mine and I never had to do it again. With my current non-flipper with the stop pin that has loctite on it, I've never had it come loose.
-Flipper sticks out too far in the closed position. I have a problem with my flipper XM-18 scratching whatever was in that pocket. I liked to keep my cell in the same pocket and it would get scratched up. I couldn't switch that with my wallet because it would be too hard to access the wallet with the knife in the way.

None of these things bother me too much, except maybe the choil on the flipper models. The choil size on the flipper models is even smaller than the non-flipper models because of the flipper, making it one big non-finger choil. However, if you make the choil smaller, you'll have to change the position of the stop pin in the closed position. It's just one of those features that regardless of how big or small it is, someone's going to prefer it to be different. OTOH, you can get extra reassurance that the knife isn't going anywhere with the flipper. I personally prefer the non-flippers.

 

[Grimspoon]

Not big on art knifes, I'd go with the XM-18 first, a large regular Sebenza second or the Strider third.

 

[philwar]

I think it's concerning the flipper models. The non-flipper models tend to command a higher price on the secondary market.

The flipper models are less sought-after, it's true. I looked for a non-flipper for ages, decided I'd had enough and bought a flipper. I already got used to it (1 week).

I have not owned a Hinderer, but from some who have, the comment that the flipper seems in an odd position is what bothers them.

The flipper doesn't bother me, I just don't use it and it's not in the way. One advantage of it is the vastly improved grip when open, it functions as a guard, very effectively.

I don't think there are any QC, F&F, or performance issues on the Hinderer, if that's what you're asking.

I am relieved to hear it.

 

[philwar]

I'm a huge fan of the XM-18, but here are some potential issues people might have:

Thx for the info. Mine is perfect, except for the looks: I too prefer a non-flipper, but close to a year of searching yielded no results. A friend sold me his 3.5" flipper for a very nice price, and I'm completely happy with it already. And as you and I already stated, the flipper doubles as a guard, which is an added comfort to an already very ergonomical knife.

 

[tomsch]

I love my plain Sebenzas but really don't like the decorated models. The model with the micarta inlays are the exception though. Of what is on the list I would pick the XM-18 in non-flipper. I recently picked up one and if just fits in the hand perfectly and carries very well.

 

[mesoscopic]

Hinderer XM-18.

 

[LorenzoL]

The first one I would consider among those listed is the XM-18.
I have never owned a Yuna, don't really like their design, but it seems to be a very well-built knife.
Not a fan of the other ones.

Yeah, the SR-1 would definitely be at the top of my list with the XM-18, it is that good.

 

[So-Lo]

I have a few of these

(the Rockstar is not mine anymore)




Honestly I like the Large Micarta 21 the best, it carrys great, cuts great, it's also super easy to clean... and is not lacking ANYTHING in thoughness :thumbup:

I say go for a large Sebenza of any flavor