Thread: Good all round folding knofe

Any recommendations for a good folding knife as a do it all knife? Im considering going to a folder as I can just pack it nicely in my bino bivy.
While the likes of a mercator are great as a second knife or for headskinning etc they are not so great when you snap one while digging round in a ball joint especially if its your only knife, so im looking for something that gives "big knife" performance, but in a folding platform.
Im keen on a few offerings from benchmade as I had a fixed blade drop point from them a few years back and it was an excellent knife but I unfortunately managed to lose it and couldnt bring myself to pay that kind of money for a knife since.
Anyone used a folder from them?

X2 mercator? Same or less weight? And still less cost?

I like the look of theses, any thoughts?

GERBER FREEMAN GUIDE FOLDER HUNTING KNIFE | Trade Me

Puma bocote handmade folder. | Trade Me

AMERICAN BENCHMADE | Trade Me

Or this....

Boker Plus Anti-Grav Ceramic Folding Knife | Trade Me

I cant understand why Boker knives are so expensive here? Theres some listed on trademe for over $1000!! They are made in Argentina and in Argentina and Uruguay they are a dime a dozen, are they really any good? Will bring back a truckload of them at the end of the year if they are!

I like a folder too - Ive got a Gerber Gator, the fine blade drop point made from ATS 34 (154CM) Gerber Gator ATS-34 Drop Point Knife 3.76" Fine Edge Blade - Hunting and Outdoor Supplies

Im also going to get a Eka Swede 10

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I like the look of theses, any thoughts?

GERBER FREEMAN GUIDE FOLDER HUNTING KNIFE | Trade Me

I liked the shape of those but most reviews I found said the steel was pretty poor so I didn't buy one.

I have a Kershaw which I like, one of these: https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/thistle

I prefer a fixed blade, but usually have a folder in my pack or pocket for a lunch/backup knife.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

I liked the shape of those but most reviews I found said the steel was pretty poor so I didn't buy one.

I have a Kershaw which I like, one of these: https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/thistle

I prefer a fixed blade, but usually have a folder in my pack or pocket for a lunch/backup knife.

The Kershaw Thistle is currently on special at knifecentre.com and in my opinion is very good buying even with the exchange rate and the shipping which should be around US$15 Kershaw 3812 Thistle Folding Knife 3.25" Stonewash Plain Blade, GFN Handles - KnifeCenter

I have a one of these Benchmade, Skirmish, Titanium Handle, Plain

I don't carry a fixed blade anymore.Bit pricy but you get what you pay for,its a beast of a folding knife.

Here is a reveiw with pictures and everything!

BenchMade 630 Skirmish big pics

Gerber Gator

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Gerber Gator

Pretty ......... makes my mouth water ...........
Knife's not bad too!

Im looking at getting one of these to try.

Seen them on a bunch of videos in the usa and they look very very handy

Havalon Piranta-Edge Skinning Knife

last kershaw i bought was made in china and seemed to have a blade made of silver coloured soap. i know carry a buck folder (i also have a buck fixed blade zipper knife). my other favorite folder was a SOG, that could really hold a good edge. unfortunately EQC builders "misplaced " it

Eka swede bro, cheap, Swedish quality.

Can supply mercator for $40 plus freight

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