Would you folks be consider this to be traditional?

Ferahgo

Ferahgo

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My JK friction folder. I personally think it is, but I am not extremely knowledgeable on the matter. What do you guys think?




 
No. The blade shape, metal handles, and especially the exposed hex-head bolts push it over into the modern category.
 
Bother. So, being friction is the only thing it has going for it?
 
jc57 said:
No. The blade shape, metal handles, and especially the exposed hex-head bolts push it over into the modern category.
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Agreed.

To be "traditional" we usually consider, "if a fella in the 1950's or maybe early 60's saw it, would they consider it something they'd never really seen before." It's the overall design.
 
knarfeng said:
Agreed.

To be "traditional" we usually consider, "if a fella in the 1950's or maybe early 60's saw it, would they consider it something they'd never really seen before." It's the overall design.
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What he said. To my eye, it looks way more modern than anywhere close to a traditional. But all that matters is that you like it and will enjoy it. Plenty of room in the knife universe for all. That one there just doesn't fit in with the established parameters of this forum is all.
 
It would pass muster with me except for the hex heads, though the metal handle on a knife that large would give me pause. Looks like a nice one.
 
I agree with the others, but I have to ask, is that knurled thumb screw that moves in some of the pictures a locking mechanism?
 
Plenty of old traditionals with metal handles.(remington is one)
Screw construction, well that was done a long time ago too.(miller bros used screws in lieu of pins)
More of a gray area for me to make that call.
Cool knife, either way.
 
Joe58 said:
What he said. To my eye, it looks way more modern than anywhere close to a traditional. But all that matters is that you like it and will enjoy it. Plenty of room in the knife universe for all. That one there just doesn't fit in with the established parameters of this forum is all.
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Exactly my opinion. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
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