Need a folder

titleist · July 19th, 2008, 05:33 AM

I'm looking for a folder...
Between 3 and 4 inches
Plain blade
Spring-assist of some sort
With good steel (keep chipping my 154CM Benchmade)

I saw Benchmade's 912-71 which looked about damn near perfect, but they only made 100 of them.
Should I be looking for a tanto, spear point, or some other style blade? The last folder I've owned was a Kershaw Scallion, and that was 8 years ago. I'm lost

semperfi.45 · July 19th, 2008, 09:12 AM

I EDC an Emerson Mini Commander. Nothing faster than a wave.

retsupt99 · July 19th, 2008, 10:07 AM

The Kershaw Ken Onion Leek (assisted opener) offers several different blade steel products. I have two identical models...one was about $60, the other (with a harder steel blade) was $120...but they look identical.
Search 'em out...

Stay armed...stay sharp...stay safe!

packinnova · July 19th, 2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

The Kershaw Ken Onion Leek (assisted opener) offers several different blade steel products. I have two identical models...one was about $60, the other (with a harder steel blade) was $120...but they look identical.
Search 'em out...

Stay armed...stay sharp...stay safe!

I'll second that one. Mine seems to have held up well for quite a while.

Chooie · July 19th, 2008, 01:19 PM

If you're chipping 154CM then you are using the wrong kind of steel. 154CM is a harder steel that holds an edge well - but it is less ductile (more brittle) than a steel like 440 or aus 4, which would not chip, but does require more frequent sharpening under hard use.

nlghthawk · July 19th, 2008, 01:44 PM

I bought a Kershaw Blur and the tip seemed to be too thin for my liking. It may have been a manufacturing defect but it tapered down to almost paper thin at the tip for the last 1/2 inch.

I sold it and bought a SOG FlashII and it is very solid.

Worth noting, I got them both off e-bay and picked them both up for $30 shipped. At that price its worth experimenting a little till you find what you like.

aznav · July 19th, 2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by packinnova

I'll second that one. Mine seems to have held up well for quite a while.

+3 and they have a lifetime, no questions asked, warranty. I know!!

July 19th, 2008, 05:33 AM	#1
titleist Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NoVA Posts: 207	Need a folder I'm looking for a folder... Between 3 and 4 inches Plain blade Spring-assist of some sort With good steel (keep chipping my 154CM Benchmade) I saw Benchmade's 912-71 which looked about damn near perfect, but they only made 100 of them. Should I be looking for a tanto, spear point, or some other style blade? The last folder I've owned was a Kershaw Scallion, and that was 8 years ago. I'm lost

July 19th, 2008, 09:12 AM	#2
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 2,715	I EDC an Emerson Mini Commander. Nothing faster than a wave. __________________ My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated. Luck may or may not be on your side. But ability is 100% within your control. Skilled at arms...or do you suck?

July 19th, 2008, 10:07 AM	#3
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,889	The Kershaw Ken Onion Leek (assisted opener) offers several different blade steel products. I have two identical models...one was about $60, the other (with a harder steel blade) was $120...but they look identical. Search 'em out... Stay armed...stay sharp...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

July 19th, 2008, 01:19 PM	#5
Chooie Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,525	If you're chipping 154CM then you are using the wrong kind of steel. 154CM is a harder steel that holds an edge well - but it is less ductile (more brittle) than a steel like 440 or aus 4, which would not chip, but does require more frequent sharpening under hard use. __________________ -Joe Quando omni flunkus, moritati. Virginia Citizens Defense League Rustburg, VA Volunteer Rescue Squad

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July 19th, 2008, 01:44 PM	#6
nlghthawk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 49	I bought a Kershaw Blur and the tip seemed to be too thin for my liking. It may have been a manufacturing defect but it tapered down to almost paper thin at the tip for the last 1/2 inch. I sold it and bought a SOG FlashII and it is very solid. Worth noting, I got them both off e-bay and picked them both up for $30 shipped. At that price its worth experimenting a little till you find what you like.