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I'd like to treat myself to a custom folder. Had seen one of ryan minchews and thought it was about perfect but he's not taking orders due to backlog.
Any recommendations?
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If you can wait a while, P.J. Tomes makes some GOOD stuff: http://www.tomesknives.com/
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What type of folder are you looking for? If you are looking for a slip joint, I would recommend T.A. Davison. His slippies are awesome and at a pretty good price. If you are looking for a liner lock type, the possibilities are endless depending on your budget, thise things can get crazy expensive. For decent priced liner locks, I'd say to contact "Doc Shiffer" for a nice knife at a good price. If you do, tell him that I sent you.
I will say that Doc is busy with a competition build right now and has several orders for a new purveyor to fill. He stays pretty busy between the shop, ambulance, and military obligations, but he does nice work and is a real stand up guy. I can e-mail you pics of some of his work. I have a couple of his fixed blades, but I have several pics of his folders I've taken at his shop.
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IIRC, e3ck has been known to make a folder or two...  Erwin is a class act, great guy to deal with, and the quality is very, very much there.
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one ounce TI is tempting...
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Last edited by VAnimrod; 03/20/11.
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T.A.Davison makes some very good ones. Brett Dowell, Rick Menefee,Gary Crowder, and Jerald Nickles are all good makers and make outstanding knives.
to add- Gene Wiseman from Watts, Oklahoma has been turneing out some nice high carbon shadow folders that are very nice and very solid. His prices are outstanding.
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Mr. Miller; Having seen your work, and it's NICE.... How about dragging those fellas into/onto here and have them showcase their stuff? (As if this bunch needed any more temptation, right?)
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Todd Fischer of Fischer Custom Knives makes awesome folders too!
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i make folders and there are some posted on here.any way i can help just give me a holler
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I have been making folders from 1095 high carbon steel but am just getting started using D-2. It seems to be a lot better at holding an edge and it is VERY rust resistant. I think that I can make a better knife from it. Just get in touch with me if you have any questions.
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Joe Kious and Jerry Halfrich both make fantastic folders. Here is a photo of one of Joe's out of 440V and bark ivory. ![[Linked Image]](http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx110/willowcreek1996/ivorykious.jpg)
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I spent about an hour last night scoping out Rick Menefee's folders on Blade Forum. I'm sure plenty of talented makers can compete and probably better his work but my buddy VinceM speaks awfully highly of him and I value his opinion. Here's 43 pages to ponder......... http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719203
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You should also talk to David Winston. From what I've seen his folders are fantastic.
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price range would be up to about $4OO. Thanks for the help
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Rick's are modified traditionals and because he grinds them so thin are SUPER SHARP.
He likes to make his so they are true users not safe queens.
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I was a big fan of Bob Dozier until I found Jerry Halfrich.Jerry is at about a three year wait but WELL worth it.
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Mr. Miller; Having seen your work, and it's NICE.... How about dragging those fellas into/onto here and have them showcase their stuff?(As if this bunch needed any more temptation, right?) Mike sent me a message about this topic. I told him I do not take orders. And after reading the original posters price range. I would have to say I'm a bit over on it? I did sale some linerless knives for $250.00, but have not made any for a while. I do make and sale knives, I appreciate the plug guys. Good luck with your search, lot of nice knives out there. Here is one of my last ones.... Folder - #733 Elephant Ivory ATS34 Closed - 3 1/2'' Take care, Todd Davison ![[Linked Image]]( http://www.tadscustomknives.com/_images//733AB.jpg) .
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