I don't buy knives very often anymore. Since I have my bases covered with a multitool,SAK,4" fixed for outdoors stuff, and a decent one-hand-opener for when I feel the need to carry one.
Today though the UPS man stopped at my house. I had a "new knife itch" that needed scratching and as usual when that happens I treated myself to an inexpensive knife.
The Alan Folts designed Small Pocket Everyday Wharncliffe. It has a 3" blade (Wharncliffe of course) and a 3.25" handle with removable G10 scales. Cute little guy in my eyes.
It is of course made in China and the price reflects that. Much less expensive than a real Folts. The steel is 5CR15MoV heat treated to between 55-57 Rockwell. I've never used this steel type, so I'll have to see how it holds up. The edge is hollow ground. Mr Folts designed this as an addition to his Minimalist, more suited for everyday use. However that isn't what I bought it for. It will see use as a light duty carry knife, my SAK will do the heavy lifting as usual. And also as a ,hopefully never used as such, last ditch get off me knife.
Out of the box it came with a hair shaving edge...Like I said I'll have to see how long that will last.
At only 3oz with a decent neck(comes with paracord)/pocket/horizontal/vertical/IWB belt loop sheath system (molded plastic) it is easy to hide and carry. I set mine up for IWB. Hides well under a t-shirt.
The knife is a 3-finger knife, and comes with a small lanyard for your pinkie to grasp. My hands run a small size so I can get a 4 finger grip so I might cut off the lanyard. Depends if it bothers me during carry.
So far today it has done well with light cutting tasks. The tip does worry me some as it seems it might be fragile if overly stressed.But I didn't buy it to beat on, I have an F1 for that.
It is an inexpensive knife, but it seems that it might suit the purpose that I bought it for. And who knows, if the design suits my needs, and so far it has, I just might pick up a "real" Folts S.P.E.W.
Today though the UPS man stopped at my house. I had a "new knife itch" that needed scratching and as usual when that happens I treated myself to an inexpensive knife.
The Alan Folts designed Small Pocket Everyday Wharncliffe. It has a 3" blade (Wharncliffe of course) and a 3.25" handle with removable G10 scales. Cute little guy in my eyes.
It is of course made in China and the price reflects that. Much less expensive than a real Folts. The steel is 5CR15MoV heat treated to between 55-57 Rockwell. I've never used this steel type, so I'll have to see how it holds up. The edge is hollow ground. Mr Folts designed this as an addition to his Minimalist, more suited for everyday use. However that isn't what I bought it for. It will see use as a light duty carry knife, my SAK will do the heavy lifting as usual. And also as a ,hopefully never used as such, last ditch get off me knife.
Out of the box it came with a hair shaving edge...Like I said I'll have to see how long that will last.
At only 3oz with a decent neck(comes with paracord)/pocket/horizontal/vertical/IWB belt loop sheath system (molded plastic) it is easy to hide and carry. I set mine up for IWB. Hides well under a t-shirt.
The knife is a 3-finger knife, and comes with a small lanyard for your pinkie to grasp. My hands run a small size so I can get a 4 finger grip so I might cut off the lanyard. Depends if it bothers me during carry.
So far today it has done well with light cutting tasks. The tip does worry me some as it seems it might be fragile if overly stressed.But I didn't buy it to beat on, I have an F1 for that.
It is an inexpensive knife, but it seems that it might suit the purpose that I bought it for. And who knows, if the design suits my needs, and so far it has, I just might pick up a "real" Folts S.P.E.W.