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Well, I went away to think about it. I yammered with myself, I counted to half a bazillion, then I looked at that Boker Urban Trapper again. And surrendered. One's coming my way. Mine'll be here Monday......we'll compare notes. What is to compare? They are a mass produced production knife. They are all the same. Do 't take everything so literally Nancy. PS...."mass produced production knife" is redundant. As is made in China.. Where's your computer or toaster or blender or drill motor or screw drivers or underware made?
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Those Mokis look a lot like the old Kershaw Gentleman’s Folder that they stupidly discontinued. I wouldn’t sell mine for double what I paid for it. My first thought seeing that Moki also - I'll never let go of my Kershaw Gentleman's Folder... Moki banff fixed blade and Kershaw gentlemans folder. I lost my gentlemans folder but fortunately picked up a replacement before the supply dried up. I agree the banff is a great knife but the handle is sized for small hands. ![[Linked Image]](http://forums.accuratereloading.com/evefiles/photo_albums/3/4/4/344100033/5911060412_9813A411331AE844C585D3679AFADFF1.jpg)
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Boker sends me their catalog every few months. In it, they advertise SOLINGEN steel. Several years ago, I bought a fairly expensive Hen & Rooster trapper. The steel was so soft that the knife couldn't be sharpened by any means either I or a butcher friend could figure out; it was worthless ------ Yup, the Hen & Rooster was SOLINGEN steel.
Hope yours are better.
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Another vote for the Chris Reeve Small Sebenza. This thing is scary sharp and stays that way. The handle is open in the back and Parkerized or similar so it washes out beautifully and the lock is very positive. The first thing that I did was take off the clip and the lanyard because it goes into a Velcro closure pouch into a Velcro closure pocket sewn into the back of my hunting pack. I've lost knives and some of you have had it happen with the pocket clips.
My other auto is a .45
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If you're having issues with blades closing on liner locks, you either have a crappy example or are doing something seriously wrong with your knife. Neither. Apparently, you somehow got the idea that I was talking about the knife closing accidentally. I wasn't. I use a knife most days. My other hand might be occupied, I might have leather gloves on, the light might be poor, my hands may be half-frozen or bloody. I can put a half-frozen, gloved hand, in the dark, on a lock back or (better yet) an Axis lock and never have my thumb/finger, ligaments or blood vessels in the path of the closing blade. Not possible with a liner lock.
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[/quote]As is made in China..
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Where's your computer or toaster or blender or drill motor or screw drivers or underware made?[/quote]
If I have a choice it damn sure ain't made in China.
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Fug you.
Liberals are too stupid to own knives. What? Apparently Leroy has made a name for himself in under 600 posts?
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I bought this on ebay for around 70 bucks. Titanium frame. Cocobolo scales. Slicker than cat guts: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~V8AAOSwK89Zu1-g/s-l400.jpg) Boker Plus Urban Trapper Cocobolo Knife 01BO734 - 4.25" closed.
3 3/8" polished VG-10 stainless blade with extended tang. Brown Cocobolo
wood handles. Pocket clip. Liner lock.![[Linked Image]](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/S-AAAOSw2gxY2ppy/s-l1600.jpg) I bought this on ebay for around 70 bucks. Titanium frame. Cocobolo scales. Slicker than cat guts: Boker Plus Urban Trapper Cocobolo Knife 01BO734 - 4.25" closed.
3 3/8" polished VG-10 stainless blade with extended tang. Brown Cocobolo
wood handles. Pocket clip. Liner lock.I ordered one of those little Urban Trappers by Boker last year and liked it so well I ordered another. One of mine has the G-10 scales and the other has the scalloped / slotted Ti scales. Great little everyday carry knives for the money, IMO.
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Check out the Buck Spitfire; USA made, $51 MSRP, 3-1/4" blade. I've got the Mini-Spitfire, good knife but should have bought the full size. https://www.buckknives.com/product/spitfire-knife/0722FAM01/
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If you're having issues with blades closing on liner locks, you either have a crappy example or are doing something seriously wrong with your knife. Neither. Apparently, you somehow got the idea that I was talking about the knife closing accidentally. I wasn't. I use a knife most days. My other hand might be occupied, I might have leather gloves on, the light might be poor, my hands may be half-frozen or bloody. I can put a half-frozen, gloved hand, in the dark, on a lock back or (better yet) an Axis lock and never have my thumb/finger, ligaments or blood vessels in the path of the closing blade. Not possible with a liner lock. Liner locks I can live with, although I prefer the lock back design. Clips and thumb studs I really hate. The ergos on those suck if you are going to actually use the knife for anything more than sharpening a pencil or opening a package. If you want one handed opening for whatever reason, I'd go with the kinds that have holes in the blades for the thumb catch. Luckily, in the knife market, there is a seat for every butt and then some.
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Well, ain't this just the snitz? I ordered that Boker Friday afternoon, and it was shipped Saturday - from Salt Lake City, 35 miles away. I'll have it tomorrow!
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Mine showed up yesterday.
Fit and finish is impeccable and I love the shape of the blade.
It took me a few tries to figure out how to operate the flipper but once I got it I really like it.
It's a keeper....Japanese steel and all.
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Mine showed up yesterday.
Fit and finish is impeccable and I love the shape of the blade.
It took me a few tries to figure out how to operate the flipper but once I got it I really like it.
It's a keeper....Japanese steel and all. Both of my Urban Trappers were razor sharp right out of the box. And I really like the flipper feature once I got used to it.
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LinkThese little fellas are an amazing value, IMO. Very quality materials and well built. For $35, you can't go wrong. I have a couple as beater knife, and they keep on going. Easy to maintain the edge and they will get hair popping sharp if you want. Otherwise, my typical EDC is a Benchmade 940. Great knife! But I am eyeballing a few options as I "need" another knife...
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ZT 0450... Titanium frame lock flipper with S35VN.
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Well, ain't this just the snitz? I ordered that Boker Friday afternoon, and it was shipped Saturday - from Salt Lake City, 35 miles away. I'll have it tomorrow! Sweet. You going to post up a pic of it, Rocky?
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My new favorite hunting folder is the Ontario RAT 1. Lightweight, sturdy and holds an edge very well. Just finished field dressing and butchering two deer and the edge feels same as new.
Made of AUS-8 Steel
3.5 inch plain edge blade
Knife Closed Length: 4.5-Inch
Knife Open Length: 8.5-Inch
Weighs 5 ounces
Made in Taiwan
Generally in the $25 to $30 range. The last two I picked up at Walmart on sale for $7 each.
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Spyderco Stretch. Mine is the plastic handle, discontinued of course.
They make a g 10 model, it weighs a little more.
When I was shopping I picked this partly because of closedsize to blade length ratio.
It is a 3.5" blade
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So the subject title says it all. Looking for a single, locking, stainless bladed folder with a clip. Thin is good. Serrated blades are not.
3-4" blades are prefered. 3.5" would be favorite, but they seem scarce.
I want to say cost is not relevant, but I'm sure someone knows of one that is going to bust the bank. No customs, I want this in real time.
My last, best knife was an Al Mar Eagle, Heavy Duty. Might get another, but maybe someone has a better suggestion. Indulge your self mutilation habit with a shard off of a broken mayonnaise jar and donate the money you would have spent on a knife to the National Food Stamp Foundation.
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