Knives - where to buy a good folder?

[Mack The Knife]

Incidentally, if you really want a top dollar folder have a look at Kevin Wilkins site. http://www.wilkins-knives.com/start_e.html Mouth watering knives at eye watering prices. Well, for me at least.

Amongst the production folders you should also consider the Striders.

Mack The Knife

[kanwar76]

@kanwar76
Is there some place at Banglore where one can get good folders ?
If so,I can ask my bro,who's working there, to send it to me.

Mack The Knife already gave you the details, but incidentally he himself have one very nice piece for sale (Don't know why he is being shy )
See this

[eljefe]

Hi K, just read your mail.
PM me your cell and I'll send you add of a place here in Bhikaji cama place, picked up a very decent looking folder from them-rubber grips and a decent blade!!Havent tried or broken the blade yet. They also have a serrated blade version, but with synthetic horn grips.Will post snaps later, if you like, tell me and I'll pick up one for you.I have regular traffic in/out of Lucknow.
As for spyderco knives -pick up a police model with serrated blade and a decent sharpening stone-Lansky makes great sharpeners.
yes, spyderco is pricey, but will last a lifetime.One of the few knifemakers who make all their products in US.

Ask any friend/ relative to get you a decent knife in checked in baggage-I prefer folders, not fixed blade-eases things with a very worried airline clerk

Best
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Ps-one of the strongest and sharpest blades I've seen / used is on a leatherman's tool.Amazing, and absolutely discreet, only you cant get at it in a hurry

[Dr Narendra Yadav]

Kshatriya

As i my self collect knifes,M.Saleh &Co Mumbai sells good knifes smith &wessons ,Netio spanish ,Gerber,victorinox knife they r legal,i have around 7 or 8 of them.Both folder and fixed blade.

Dr Narendra

[Mack The Knife]

Asif,

Let's see a few pics of this knife you picked up at B. Cama Place. A few details as well, please.

Kanwar, ignore Asif's suggestion of a serrated or even a partially serrated edge. It's the most irritating and almost useless blade edge I have come across.

If you buy a Spyderco, get the Manix C95 PE (Plain Edge).

Mack The Knife

[eljefe]

Mack The Knife,
Will get it along in checked in baggage?
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[Mack The Knife]

Naah...just a pic or two when convenient.

Answer the following...

1) Is it a Chinky? If so, how does the build quality compare to that of the Kershaw Vapor II?

2) Is it a lockable folder? If so, what is the lock mechanism?

3) What is the blade length, overall length and blade thickness?

4) Does it have a pocket clip and/or lanyard hole?

5) Is there any blade play when open?

6) Is it suitable for one hand opening and closing?

7) Any mention of blade steel?

8 ) Does it have rivets or torq fasteners through the scales?

9) What is the blade geometry and grind?

Details man, details!

Thanks.

Mack The Knife

P.S.: Bring a biggish bag to carry the targets for Dev.

[Kshatriya]

Spoke to u this afternoon, Asif.
Looking forward to u posting a few snapshots, preferably plain-edges folders.I think I will start off with an Indian made one & if I feel comfortable with it, maybe I would graduate to Spyderco & the likes.
I am not that comfortable asking a friend/relative to bring in one for me.
Would like the members to advise me regarding choice of a serrated/partially serrated/plain edged versions? I would like one that can go with minimum care.

Dr Yadav, could post the address of M.Saleh & Co., would like to check out what they offer.

How did u guys learn handling folders, because an edged weapon in wrong hands would be a threat in itself?

[Mack The Knife]

How did u guys learn handling folders?

Common sense and a sharpish reminder every now and then...

[eljefe]

K,
as Mack The Knife will attest, practice while on the toilet seat gives lot of callusses on thumb and a decent speed, not to forget a sharp ouch when a dropped blade pierces the femoral artery Will post pics after wife is back-am locked out ...
Mack The Knife,
My poor carpal tunnel syndrome! Too much typing for a 250 buck folder.yes there's a wee bit of play and the pack had cyrillic marking, not chinky stuff.
Easier to carry and let us discuss? usually have hand baggage only.This time, will take 'em in a gunny sack-Dev and I love gunny sacks
penpusher:
saw Braveheart last night-Its a Crusader , two handed broadsword you have in mind! what a beastie!Me, would prefer an easier handling talwar or if fortune smiles, a katana-dream on sweetheart
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[Mack The Knife]

Okay, bring it over.

[eljefe]

You got it.
I hereby dub thee Sir Russky
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[eljefe]

Mack The Knife, K,
The add is Karce Ent
A-311.3rd floor,Ansal Chambers -1
ew Delhi
Tel-011-26715468
the pics are :
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/el ... C00268.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/el ... C00263.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/el ... C00262.jpg

Best
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[Mack The Knife]

Thanks, Asif.

The quality looks iffy but I like the general shape and size.

For 250 bucks, one cannot really complain. It would make a decent tackle box knife.

Mack The Knife

[eljefe]

Mack The Knife, you think Mallya got a licence for his 'sword of Tipu Sultan'? Okay, lets inaugurate it as such-the folder that is.
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