Why so many hideous folders?

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^^^ I find a use for many different blade shapes and everything, but I believe I would sit and stare at that one like "Uhh.... what am I supposed to do with this?".

I think some of the more modern knife models are ridiculous, while some of them are nice. I like my ZT 0560. But then again... it's not super ugly, in my opinion.
I think the Microtech Select Fire is horrible looking. And the Surefire knives make me wonder why people buy them.
 
I like the aesthetics of the tanto, but I don't like them in use... the subtip is super annoying.
 
CWL said:
Do you own the original versions? -You know, the ones with the "stab depth gauge" painted on the blade so Operators will know how deep to stab their Tangoes in order to de-animate them? You know why it's no-longer on the newer versions? Because it was so stupid that people laughed at Jim for putting it there.

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Woah! You had me worried there for a second, but I checked out both my folder and my fixed blade version and ' Praise the Lord!' both do indeed have the depth guage marker!
Well seriously the mark does seem pretty stupid, but I wouldn't kick Charlize Theron onto the floor for eating crackers in bed, and I still like my Jimmy Wagners despite a little silliness. That kind of stuff is hardly rare in the knife world. Doesn't Emerson prefix most of his folders with CQC for " close quarter combat"?
 
Everybody has different tastes so what some people don't like, other people do like.

I haven't caught on with framelocks either. I would rather have a linerlock and then both sides of my knife look the same. The ZT 0550 in particular has a good side and a bad side, the scale on the good side makes the bad side look even worse. Others such as the Spyderco Ti Military don't look so unfinished on the bad side, and the good side looks almost the same as the bad side so I would accept that one more. The ZT0560 is an odd style, with a highly finished scale on one side and the bad side machined to match the good side. Except for the G10 color vs. the metal color the sides look almost the same.
 
Bah, why'd they stop making knives out of bronze?
I mean, it was bad enough when they stopped making them out of knapped flint.
 
I think my 0561 is a very good looking knife. I don't think symmetry is absolutely necessary, and is not always found on traditionals even. One side being G-10 and the other side being machined to match sort of, looks very cool IMO.

Also, my Benchmade Mini Grip is probably one of the lamest looking knives I own, but is also just about the handiest. It's got an ideal blade shape, enough grip, and opens and closes quickly, plus has a strong lock. It's certainly nowhere as pretty as my Case Mini Copperhead with Blue Bone, but its a lot more convenient when I only have one hand free to do a cutting task. I will say, my Case Mini Copperhead is absolutely stunning, though.

I am a form follows function guy. To me, an Ariel Atom is beautiful.

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Difference being that, as homely as it may be, the Atom actually functions and functions well.;)
TriviaMonster said:
I think my 0561 is a very good looking knife. I don't think symmetry is absolutely necessary, and is not always found on traditionals even. One side being G-10 and the other side being machined to match sort of, looks very cool IMO.

Also, my Benchmade Mini Grip is probably one of the lamest looking knives I own, but is also just about the handiest. It's got an ideal blade shape, enough grip, and opens and closes quickly, plus has a strong lock. It's certainly nowhere as pretty as my Case Mini Copperhead with Blue Bone, but its a lot more convenient when I only have one hand free to do a cutting task. I will say, my Case Mini Copperhead is absolutely stunning, though.

I am a form follows function guy. To me, an Ariel Atom is beautiful.

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Okay, i am starting to get an idea how some of these knives function. After taking a closer look at some pics, I have determined that many of the heavier frame lock knives that are missing a handle slab are not actually missing the slab nor are they actually "frame locks" They are "handle slab locks" in that the locking side has a titanium handle slab the same thickness as the combined thickness of the liner and composite handle slab on the other side and the lock bar has to be machined away up by the base in order for it to be able to "spring." So what's up with that?
 
Goosey said:
I'm sure that Jim Wagner Reality-Based folder would function perfectly well for its intended task ;)
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LOL. Would you please be so kind as to define precisely what that task is? Perhaps I should think about designing a surreality-based folder. I could call it the DALIanimator. I see a rhinoce...........I mean I see a flipper.:D
 
I am really drawn to symmetry. as well as neutral handles. classy and useful, just like yours truly
 
I submit another example that in my opinion fits the true abortions bill perfectly :D

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jdm61 said:
I am thinking that I will eventually have to give in an make some kind of folder. I have a question. When I look through an issue of Blade or TK, 50% of the new folders, particularly the tactical stuff that I see are true abortions and a number of others have what I consider some serious warts. I am a bit of a traditionalist, but I really have trouble finding what I would consider to be attractive and functional looking modern folders. What's up with that?:confused: Here is another question. When you guys buy some of these expensive frame lock folders, do you get a discount because your knife is missing one of the handle scales? :D Seriously.....If you have to release the lock from the side of the knife with the handle scale, why do makers leave it off on the other side?
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LOL I wonder about the same thing. I like asymmetry in a lot of things, but definitely not in a knife. Can't stand having two different looks on either side of a knife.
 
CWL said:
Do you own the original versions? -You know, the ones with the "stab depth gauge" painted on the blade so Operators will know how deep to stab their Tangoes in order to de-animate them? You know why it's no-longer on the newer versions? Because it was so stupid that people laughed at Jim for putting it there.

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Here is Jim Wagner's rather odd explanation of the "stab depth gauge". :confused:

On the same side of the blade where the blood grooves appear one can’t help but notice a silver line that is 3 centimeters rear of the tip. This 3 cm mark is what I call “a conversation piece.” As mentioned before a puncture wounds 3 centimeters, or 1 ¼ inch, or deeper can induce a phenomena known as instantaneous shock. It doesn’t mean that the victim is instantly going to pass out, but there is a strong possibility that shock can come about instantly or even minutes later, even if it is only passing out for a few seconds. The mark is merely for the owner to understand this phenomenon and to visualize the length of 3 centimeters. It is obviously not a visual marker to be looked at while engaged in conflict. The goal in any real conflict would be to shove the blade in as deep as it goes if a penetration is required. The 3 cm mark is for educational purposes only.
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