Favorite folders

asupernothing · **on:** March 31, 2011, 05:34:43 AM

Lately I have been feeding a growing collection of knives and I was curious as to what other people's favorites were.

My favorite would probably be my Benchmade 950-1 Rift at the moment, though the Kulgera is growing on me.
I have a Spyderco Paramilitary enroute so I will have to see how that feels.
I am also hoping to get my hands on a mini-Skirmish.

Despite having other more expensive knives I do find myself going back to the FFG Delica though.

Anyway I just figured I would let this thread serve as a general list of what everyone favorite(EDC or not) folders are.

GraysonK · **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2011, 05:58:26 AM

Although I don't get much chance to carry it anymore, my favorite folder is my Spydie Saver Salt. Great all around knife.

asupernothing · **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:25:17 AM

I really like Spydies. I have a Military that I just don't carry due to its size. That is also part of the reason why I had to get a Paramilitary2, since its a bit smaller with a FFG S30V blade under 5oz.

I prefer tip up carry now, so its a bit more selective. Although my pending Lum collection will likely involve some tip down linerlocks.

David · **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:33:47 AM

Some of my favorites knives are:

EKI Commander, CQC8 aka the banana
Strider EB-AC, AR
Spyderco Military, D4W, Co-Pilot
Buck 110

asupernothing · **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:05:32 AM

I don't have any experience with Emerson, but I don't really care for tanto blades. I am actually looking towards blades with large deep bellies now. Thin grinds and deep belly for maximum slicing performance. I really have to get my hands on an Onslaught too.

jekostas · **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:19:58 AM

In order of what gets used the most:

Spyderco Ladybug Hawkbill (VG-10 or H1)
SanRenMu 763
Leatherman E33L
Kerhaw Skyline

I list the Hawkbills first because if I have no other folding knife on me I'll have one of them hanging around my neck, otherwise the SanRenMu is the first pocket knife I pick up to do just about anything.

PyroJames · **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2011, 03:15:36 PM

Yes, the Skyline is really nice. I edc mine all the time.

For me, my (current) favourite folders are:

Spyderco Native
SOG Visionary
Kershaw Skyline

Styerman · **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2011, 03:17:20 PM

Good thread ! For me it's the CRK Sebbie and Mnandi , the Strider PT , The Emerson CQC7 and 8 , the Benchmade (Old Skool) AFCK , and 520 Presidio . and the ZT 301 and 200 . All the above in no particular order .

Chris

ducktapehero · **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2011, 03:42:11 PM

I'm pretty fond of my Byrd Meadowlark. Honestly, I don't need a "super steel" and you simply can't beat the value of Byrd knives.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2011, 03:51:48 PM

My favorites are my:

CRKT Folding Razel--big, beefy, stout. It cuts, scrapes, chisels and sharpens up easily. The opening mechanism is super smooth--Excellent farm knife

CRKT Stubby folding Razel-- Like a high end box cutting knife with a scraping chiseling end. It's small enough I can carry it at work

Spyderco Captain--Love to play with the opening mechanism. It's an excellent knife with low profile. Because of the stoutness of the Folding Razel, the Spydie doesn't get as much pocket time on the farm. It's a little harder to get the secondary blade nicely sharp compared to the Razel as well.

PyroJames · **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:27:19 PM

Quote from: ducktapehero on March 31, 2011, 03:42:11 PM

I'm pretty fond of my Byrd Meadowlark. Honestly, I don't need a "super steel" and you simply can't beat the value of Byrd knives.

I agree, I'm love my Byrd G10 Raven... it holds a good edge, the G10 is really grippy and the blade deploys fast. It was my most EDC'd knife last year before I switch to smaller knives like the Skyline and Native.

dks · **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:47:32 PM

Disregarding slipjoints and going by how much I actually carry them, rather than by how much I like to play and look at them, in no particular order:

•   Cold Steel Kudu (nice long blade, locks, very lightweight for its size, cheap, unusual), pocket
•   Sanrenmu 763, clip (which I actually disliked when I first saw it..) and 710, pocket
•   Ganzo 704, sheath

I have other locking knives that I like by Case, Buck (especially the 110), Cold Steel, various Chinese models, but they don’t get carried often.

cncguy · **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2011, 08:42:28 PM

Right now the Spyderco Stretch 2 is what I seem to favor. I will pocket my Sage 1 occasionally though.

Jmora · **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2011, 11:54:07 PM

the Spyder UKPK (cheap version) has been in my pocket for the last 2 weeks, and in this time has become my friend. Haven't cut anything with it in front of other people yet. It would be interesting to see if it really fulfills its purpose of not freaking non knife-people people out.

asupernothing · **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2011, 02:37:12 AM

I have been meaning to get a UKPK for a while. I think I am going to hold out for the Ti version, since it would likely only be a dress knife for me.

Quote from: dks on March 31, 2011, 06:47:32 PM

Disregarding slipjoints and going by how much I actually carry them, rather than by how much I like to play and look at them, in no particular order:

Feel free to list knives that you don't carry but just like. You don't even have to just list knives you have. Feel free to list knives you would like to try out, new steels you haven't tested yet, crazy cool new locks, whatever interests you in the realm of knives.

Just got my Paramilitary in so I am excited to play with that for a bit. Gotta go open the package.

asupernothing · **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2011, 03:22:50 AM

I LOVE that Paramilitary. Its looking like it will be my new favorite EDC go-to blade.

stack · **Reply #16 on:** April 01, 2011, 03:33:41 AM

Although an older knife, my favorite folder that I own is my mint heavy al mar buzzard with yellow micarta
handles, frame and bolsters with finger grooves, lock back. I bought this knife brand new many years ago and when I bought this knife, I also bought my son his first knife, also al mar, I think it was a falcon with green micarta handles and he still has his mint. As old as these knives are, when you pick one up, there is no mistake
about the quality and fit and finish of them. As far as a knife I would like to get, although big, I would like to try
a Kershaw Zero Tollerance and a Benchmade Skirmish.

asupernothing · **Reply #17 on:** April 01, 2011, 04:08:34 AM

I never had an Al Mar, but I have heard good things. I actually have a mini-skirmish coming to me sometime next week. I am just a bit apprehensive about getting blades with a recurve, since I don't know if I will be able to sharpen them myself at this time.

Styerman · **Reply #18 on:** April 01, 2011, 03:11:50 PM

Al Mar 's are awsome , near custom quality , sharper than the devil outta the box .

Chris

asupernothing · **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2011, 08:19:32 AM

Having carried the Paramilitary a bit now, I would definitely consider it my go-to EDC knife. I love the way it fits my hand. I do have a Mini-Skirmish on the way though. Also have a Kulgera which may rotate with my 940 as a light carry blade. At least until I get an Emissary...

AHB · **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2011, 06:06:20 PM

My favorite non-edc-keeping-it-in-the-drawer-folder

Böker Cox by Ansø..

asupernothing · **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:28:49 PM

That's a good looking knife. I have a soft spot for sheepsfoot style blades, That must work quite well as a letter opener/pen knife, though it would also make a good light carry blade. Looks to be a slippie right?

AHB · **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:18:47 PM

Yes, it's non-locking so it's legal EDC here..

Fisting_Chili · **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:30:24 PM

A few of mine...

Spyderco Toxic Green Emerson Endura Wave...Looooooooooooove this!
Spyderco Military
Spyderco UKPK
SRM 763
SRM 710
Victorinox Dual X Pro

Zed · **Reply #24 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:38:02 PM

Quote from: AHB on April 05, 2011, 07:18:47 PM

Yes, it's non-locking so it's legal EDC here..

so allan you cant have locking or OH opening in denmark, and i thought we had it bad, although i only carry a slip joint these days and bag carry my wave to hide it

AHB · **Reply #25 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:46:28 PM

Quote from: Zed on April 05, 2011, 07:38:02 PM

Quote from: AHB on April 05, 2011, 07:18:47 PM
Yes, it's non-locking so it's legal EDC here..

so allan you cant have locking or OH opening in denmark, and i thought we had it bad, although i only carry a slip joint these days and bag carry my wave to hide it

I would have had a huge problem paying the rent, food ect. if OH was allowed here, so it just might
be a good thing actually..

PyroJames · **Reply #26 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:48:09 PM

Quote from: AHB on April 04, 2011, 06:06:20 PM

My favorite non-edc-keeping-it-in-the-drawer-folder

Böker Cox by Ansø..

Simply beautiful.

AHB · **Reply #27 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:50:57 PM

Quote from: PyroJames on April 05, 2011, 07:48:09 PM

Quote from: AHB on April 04, 2011, 06:06:20 PM
My favorite non-edc-keeping-it-in-the-drawer-folder

Böker Cox by Ansø..

Simply beautiful.

Thanks.. A few more shots here: Boker Cox by Ansø..

edcgear · **Reply #28 on:** April 05, 2011, 09:21:55 PM

Well, from ones I have... My favorite work horse is Opinel #8 carbon... And then Tenacious though it's tougher and overall better than Opi, it's just the way I like it...

What I don't have, and would really like to have is something from Zero Tolerance line... I just like the way they look...

cerbera147 · **Reply #29 on:** April 06, 2011, 01:30:30 AM

I am still really taken by the Spyderco Captain

I've had a play with both the Kershaw Offset G10 and their ET. Really unique opening knives but a bit too big / scary for here $:-\$

Realistically with UK knife laws my trusty Spyderco UKPK is currently my true favourite

Perhaps there is an advantage to the tight knife laws, keeps my spending under control

Too much choice

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