Tactical Folder with world class lockup

[carrot]

It seems really pointless to me to get something really nice to put it away in a safe, bug out bag, etc, where it won't be used and truly enjoyed. Get a cheap, but good folder. Or a fixed blade for that matter.

 

[AMRaider]

Yep that's what I have now :naughty: Used to have an HD-7 but wanted something a bit bigger and not a tanto point, and the CQC-12 is one of the few other Emerson's that have a full Ti framelock. Don't like their regular liner locks but the framelocks are very solid.

+1

I'm a huge fan of their Ti framelocks. The HD-7 is currently my EDC :cool:. The tanto blade is less than perfect for utility, but the HD-7 is a good size for my smaller hands.

I like the 12 as well, but unfortunately it's size wouldn't appear very friendly where I work. Even the HD-7 is pushing it. Mine isn't serrated, which helps, and I also sanded off the black coating on the blade. When I need a more "friendly" blade, I carry a small Sebenza. +1 for Sebbies as well.

 

[guyg]

Bm is a great knife. I love the Axis lock. If you want a cut above, go with the Sebenza or the new Umnunzaan.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Another vote for the ZT 301!

The ZT's are Swiss Bank Vaults.

And you can get them for half the price you would pay for semi-custom folders such as Sebenzas and Striders.

 

[tndiver13]

You can't beat a Strider SnG for a folding knife. If you like the feel of a knife that locks up solid like a fixed blade, do what I did and look into a small fixed blade.

 

[Death's Head]

TITANIUM FRAME LOCKS!
Hinderer XM-18
Sebenza
Umnumzaan
Emerson HD-7
Emerson HD-15
Strider SNG
Strider SMG
Strider RCC
ZT0300

 

[Team Member]

Check out the Benchmade Black Class with AXIS lock.

Then it´s the Benchmade 520 Presidio you want.


I´ve had my for almost 3 years now and it is still rock solid.
And it just gets better the more you use it.

Axis lock is also very user friendly for both left and right hand users.

 

[cyberspyder]

Strider.

 

[cbxer55]

Benchmade Skirmish. 4.30 inch S30V blade with a titanium frame lock.
And BM uses a concave finish on the blade where the lock meshes. Makes for a super tight, long lasting lock.
But get one quick before their prices go up.

Pictures of Skirmush here.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=616102

Details on BMs new policy on pricing here,
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=615161

and here.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=614086

 

[kaichu dento]

TITANIUM FRAME LOCKS!
Hinderer XM-18
Sebenza
Umnumzaan
Emerson HD-7
Emerson HD-15
Strider SNG
Strider SMG
Strider RCC
ZT0300

You can add the Benchmade Pinnacle to that list.

Titanium frame lock with ATS-34 blade, although they're a little hard to find, they lock up like the proverbial bank vault, and although I'm a big Benchmade Axis fan, particularly the Presidio models, the Pinnacle is the one I would want to be using if the SHTF.

Much as I like the Griptilians, they don't even belong in the same class as most of the knives mentioned here.

I should have my Sebenza in hand next week and can't wait to compare it with my Pinnacle.

 

[Styerman]

Benchmade 520 ( axis lock ) , Kershaw /ZT 301 or 2 ,( Ti frame lock ) , or the ZT 200 ( big a$$ed liner lock ).

Chris

 

[eldisgusto]

Hinderer XM 18 is an excellent knife as stated above with a great smooth lock up. Have a Carillo Tripwire that is a tank. Built as tough as they come,

 

[strideredc]

my small sebenza is the best lock up on any knife i have ever owned, not the best knife for shape and function (imho) but its a classic

 

[radu1976]

I have a cheap option : KERSHAW LAHAR .
g-10 handle, tough like hell, super frame lock, excellent VG-10 steel and heavy. But it's a tactical heavy duty knife !:twothumbs

 

[mbassoc2003]

The lockback on the Fallkniven U2 is pretty tight and robust. It'd be my EDC if it were legal in the UK.