Why so many thread asking for rec. for a really thick folder?

Folder as strong as a fixed blade. Maybe a folding halberd with quad Tri-Ad locks?
 
RedLynx said:
I could make some kind of backpack or chest carry rig!
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I imagine it'd be great for stealing people's hot dogs off their grill while tailgating. Yoink! And if they get upset about, well you can just pull a Marie Antoinette.
 
K.O.D. said:
I imagine it'd be great for stealing people's hot dogs off their grill while tailgating. Yoink! And if they get upset about, well you can just pull a Marie Antoinette.
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I'm hoping they'll find it so whimsical and quirky they won't even get upset.
 
To summarize the thread so far:

"Why do people like what they like?"
"Because they do"
"Its a trend"
"I like to fondle thick meaty things"
"Maybe they are overcompensating for their small PP's"
"Its not small, its long and thin"
"There's nothing wrong with small"
"I take it both ways"
"Your way is wrong"
"No its not"
"Why is this thread here?"
"Because"
"Now I'm unsure of myself"
"Man up"
"I have fixed blade envy"
"Fat is not ugly"
"Go eat a hotdog"

Psychoanalysis aside, I tend to prefer an EDC blade with a thick spine to be able to put leverage on the back of the blade if necessary, and in case I need to use the knife for prying. Otherwise, I do admire the feel of an overbuilt folder...not exclusively, but it does instill confidence whether perceived or real.
 
What did you expect? I tried so hard not to post but I'm in too deep now.

As a side note, I just noticed how thin my Mora 1 is.
 
goodeyesniper said:
Because very few people actually do real, hard cutting chores any more. And they base 90% of the performance of their knife on how it "feels" sturdy and bomb proof. If they actually had to do a lot of cutting these thick bladed, tactical folders would not be what they reached for.
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I'm not sure what particular tactical folders you're referring to. I use a ZT 0700 a ZT 0801 and a Benchmade Volli every day at work. As a woodworker there are varied cutting tasks from slicing foam wrapping paper and cardboard to protect projects as well as working wood( parring joints etc. ) the Volli is a pretty thin blade and works great for cutting thin soft wrap. It goes through cardboard well, also is a fantastic whittling knife. While the blades on the ZT s are much thicker they do very well with most of the tasks mentioned above. The 801 cuts cardboard like a freaking laser. The 0700 does well in that too , but is invaluable at parring joints( due to the tanto shape which is like a utility knife ; chisel and parring knife combined) ....besides. People like what they like. :)
 
I think that those who say a thick knife cannot cut well are being as silly as those folks who think a thin knife will snap in the woods.

We have people who think 1/8" is WAY too thick.
We also have people (often in survival knife threads) who think that 1/4" thick is too thin! :eek:

The reality is that most people in real life just grab a knife and cut stuff with it, and give little to no thought about thickness, edge geometry, or magical heat treats.

We're the weird ones, obsessing about the minutiae of blades, each and every one of us.

So there. :p
 
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stabman said:
I think that those who say a thick knife cannot cut well are being as silly as those folks who think a thin knife will snap in the woods.

We have people who think 1/8" is WAY too thick.
We also have people (often in survival knife threads) who think that 1/4" thick is too thin! :eek:

The reality is that most people in real life just grab a knife and cut stuff with it, and give little to no thought about thickness, edge geometry, or magical heat treats.

We're the weird ones, obsessing about the minutiae of blades, each and every one of us.

So there. :p
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Or blade steel for that matter. As much as I love unique knives, my CS Recon 1 is really all I need for any tasks that a folder should be asked of.
 
There is something to be said about edge geometry, which I feel is way more important than thickness at the spine. I call my Ontario Ranger Falcon back to the stand. At 1/4" thick, it's not good for anything besides chopping not because of the thickness of the stock, but because of the angle of the flat grind and the narrow bevel which has to be at least 70 degrees inclusive. Even hot off the sharpening stone, it can't cut it's way out of a paper bag. Or cardboard. Or plastic. And certainly not soft media like skin or meat. Thankfully it's only 5160 so it should be easy to reprofile, but out of the box it's very limited in its possible uses. Not useless, but close to it.
 
^ agree, edge geometry way more important than blade thickness as far as cutting ability goes.
 
I think that "Hard use" implies a countercurrent to the feminization of America. It is an attractive marketing tool.
 
A little knife porn wallpaper of the ZT560BW. I always liked how the flipper doubles as a decent fingerguard. Large, comfortable, handle with a nice thumbrest. Thought I'd try one. I like the Manix2 XL better, but the 560 actually carries better in my front pocket.

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