Best BIG Folders

Woz · **on:** May 15, 2012, 09:35:23 PM

Hi!

Today I stood in front of my knife drawer and decided to carry a big beast. Normally I prefer smaller knifes, like the Fallkniven U2, the Spyderco Meerkat or a serrated Cricket, but I own quite some larger blades too. So my question is: What are your BIG BEAUTIES? Oh, no SAKs please, I consider them to be MTs

My Top 3:

1. My favourite is a SOG VULCAN. What a great knife, built like a tank and it feels great in my hand. If I had to choose ONE big beast, it sure would be the Vulcan.

2. Spyderco Police, stainless steel, serrated. Simply elegant and very useful, maybe the best serrated blade there is.

3. Spyderco Manix 2: solid lock, good blade steel, great value.

dks · **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2012, 09:49:53 PM

Cold steel makes a few.
I have the Spartan and some more
Also Opinel 12s, BEE, Enlan.
and some "deer slayer "models and...
Now that I think of it I have too many really...

For some people a Buck 110 will be big.

Gryffin · **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2012, 10:07:02 PM

My favorite working-around-the-house beater is a CRKT M16-10 "Big Dog," 4" tanto blade, aluminum scales. Just can't bust it, and don't think I haven't tried.

The beefiest I have is a ZT0300, it's one damn beefy piece of hardware. Too bad it's so pretty, it would come in handy the next time I had the need to field-dress a Buick.

The longest is an old-style full-serrated 6½" Cold Steel Vaquero Grande that I occasionally use for yard work, kinda like a small folding machete. I'm not sure if it cuts very well, or just scares the weeds to death.

jzmtl · **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:31:32 AM

Boker epicenter, blade is only 3.5" but overbuilt in every way.

jekostas · **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2012, 04:02:04 AM

The biggest folder I currently have in my possession is a CRKT Mirage.

Personally not a big fan, simply because if I had anything really big it would never get used.

Ashley · **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2012, 04:36:28 AM

My orange military!

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JAfromMn · **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2012, 05:36:07 AM

My favorite large folder is my ZDP189 Spyderco Endura

THE_LONGBOW · **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:05:46 AM

My favorite BIG folder Buck's CSAR-T of course I am kind of partial to Bucks, but it is a good knife. This is my weekend and camping knife. I do pocket clip carry it.
Specs
Blade Length: 3 1/2" (8.9 cm)
Blade Material: ATS-34
Carry System: Black, heavy duty nylon, M.O.L.L.E. compatible sheath
Handle Material: G-10
Length Closed: 5" (12.7 cm)
Weight: 8.6 oz. (243.8 g)

Chain Gang · **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2012, 08:28:44 AM

Here is my Benchmade Skrimish next to a Spyderco Delica.

Woz · **Reply #9 on:** May 16, 2012, 09:16:17 AM

OMG, I had tried to get one after they were discontinued, but it seems that no Skirmish owner wants to get rid of it. Great knife!

dks · **Reply #10 on:** May 16, 2012, 09:23:31 AM

To give a better answer my only "real user" large folders are:
Opinel 12 slim SS
Cold Steel Kudu
and rarely: Enlan EL-01

Gryffin · **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2012, 02:12:43 PM

GAH!! Thanks for reminding me of the Skirmish I sold off. Been regretting it ever since.

Styerman · **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2012, 12:05:38 AM

There are a number I'm fond of . The Strider AR , GB , and SMF are solid . I'm a huge fan of the Spyderco Military , and Police model .

The only big folder that I own ATM , is an Emerson Super CQC7 .

I prefer folders in the 2.5-3" range .

Chris

sergemaster · **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2012, 12:10:12 AM

Amici,
This is an easy one as far as I'm concerned, that's the Buck 110!

Cheers,
Serge

Styerman · **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2012, 12:14:51 AM

The 110/112 are true Icons , and really started it all for large belt carried folders .

Chris

asupernothing · **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2012, 01:22:44 AM

Benchmade skirmish
Spyderco ti military
Benchmade afck

And maybe the onslaught, I really like it but there is something about it that just doesn't seem quite right.

Actually its pretty much a runaway for the skirmish.

powernoodle · **Reply #16 on:** May 17, 2012, 01:58:24 AM

I have plenty more, but here are a few heavy honies.

jerseydevil · **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2012, 02:22:25 AM

Buck 110 - Just a great, classic folder.
Buck 486 - The current Bucklite, a great folder nobody seems to have.
Spyderco Sage 1 - my first "premium" folder, with CF handles a real beauty.

Travis Autry · **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2012, 03:43:33 AM

I went back to carrying a larger folder for EDC a few months ago when I acquired a DPx Gear HEST 2.0. With the 3.5 inch blade and titanium frame, it wasn't a heavy knife, but it was solid and quick to deploy.

I sold the HEST when I discovered the Benchmade Triage 915. It is my new EDC. Razor sharp, large modified sheepfoot blade and a very useful folding cutting hook that works great on zip ties.

Then there's my old and well used AFCK. It is one of the older models with the ATS-34 blade and linerlock. Until I got the Triage with the Axis lock, I didn't know what I was missing.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2012, 01:30:19 AM

My largest folder (trapper pattern) with my smallest axe

for comparison purposes I decided to take the pic again but put my pocket contents in the shot. For reference it's a Wenger PTC, Gerber Dime, and Preon Revo

getahl · **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2012, 01:47:34 AM

While I typically carry a Case Peanut whilst in office attire, I usually carry a large knife on the weekends. My current favorite is a ruby red jigged bone GEC Northfield 23 Trapper. It is 4-1/2 inches long, and nearly as heavy as a Buck 110. It also has two 3-3/4 inch blades, a clip and a spey. It is definitely a weekend carry knife.

I also have a Spyderco Mili (black G10 variety), a yellow PacSalt, yellow Case Trapper, a black FRN Endura, and a Buck 110 rounding out my large knives. I love them all, but slipjoints get carried the most.

enki_ck · **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2012, 01:56:07 AM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on May 20, 2012, 01:30:19 AM

My largest folder (trapper pattern) with my smallest axe

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2012, 02:05:35 AM

Gryffin · **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2012, 04:44:47 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on May 20, 2012, 01:30:19 AM

My largest folder (trapper pattern) with my smallest axe

A tad large for pocket carry, innit?

I see you're in the UK. I can just imagine the convo: "But officer, it's non-locking!"

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2012, 04:58:57 PM

Yeah, it's a lot easier to carry the axe

Beerplumber · **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2012, 05:20:16 PM

I think this counts, its one of my larger folders. I just got this Spyderco Rock Lobster and really dig it, love the blade shape and ergo's.

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