Katsu folder ?

[joneb]

I'm considering this knife for a utility knife, I work in construction and think this blade design could be useful, your thoughts?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LDOKVL...nc&pd_rd_r=BDVWZMYQXRY393E0DGVW&pd_rd_w=wMErm

 

[Armored farmer]

I like the look of it, and would try it.
The Kershaw "Needs Work" is another option.
Of course, for carpenters knife, the good ol' Stanley bladed utility is haaaard to beat.(Gerber EAB)

I just happened to have one in my pocket.

 

[joneb]

I like the look of it, and would try it.
The Kershaw "Needs Work" is another option.
Of course, for carpenters knife, the good ol' Stanley bladed utility is haaaard to beat.(Gerber EAB)
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I just happened to have one in my pocket.

LOL my utility knife lives in my tool bag or apron which are on a job sight, I stopped by the cabinet shop and needed to score and break some 1/8" masonite my Opinel failed not that it is a poor knife but its design was not suited for the job.

 

[ugaarguy]

If you want to try out that blade shape the Tangram (Kizer's budget line) Sante Fe with Acuto 440 blade might be a good option for $30. The Kershaw Needs Work that Arm Farm mentioned above is discontinued, but the Cold Steel Tuff Lite has a similar blade shape, and it's an excellent knife for about $25.

 

[joneb]

If you want to try out that blade shape the Tangram (Kizer's budget line) Sante Fe with Acuto 440 blade might be a good option for $30. The Kershaw Needs Work that Arm Farm mentioned above is discontinued, but the Cold Steel Tuff Lite has a similar blade shape, and it's an excellent knife for about $25.

Thanks ugaarguy, the Tuff Lite looks like a contender, the short blade would be great for some tasks but not so good for all. I'm pretty low tech when it comes to knives, my Opinel # 9 is great most of the time for a pocket knife but more often I need a different blade design.
Is there a name for the blade type I am interested in the tuff lite looks about right if only a bit longer ?

 

[joneb]

I like the look of it, and would try it.
The Kershaw "Needs Work" is another option.
Of course, for carpenters knife, the good ol' Stanley bladed utility is haaaard to beat.(Gerber EAB)
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I just happened to have one in my pocket.

I do have one like that its a Craftman that weights 4 oz, but I would like something a bit more like a pocket knife.
I use something like this for a utility knife for work; https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-10-099-Classic-Retractable-Utility/dp/B015J5Q1TO

 

[joneb]

I did come across this as another candidate https://www.amazon.com/Eafengrow-Ou...rd_wg=82wcQ&psc=1&refRID=J7AZ83H9C0Y3FH8P4WB6
but it seems dubious

 

[ugaarguy]

Is there a name for the blade type I am interested in the tuff lite looks about right if only a bit longer ?

Wharncliffe is the blade type on the Tuff Lite, but some places list it as a sheep's foot. The Katsu folder you linked has a blade shape that many would consider to be a reverse tanto. Blade HQ will let you search by blade shape and length, as well as many other attributes.

 

[hso]

The blade shape is fine for construction, but there is no locking mechanism and that's never advisable in construction.

 

[ugaarguy]

The blade shape is fine for construction, but there is no locking mechanism and that's never advisable in construction.

That knife is just higo styled, but actually has a liner lock: Although I'm not sure I'd trust a liner lock for construction use either.

 

[joneb]

The blade shape is fine for construction, but there is no locking mechanism and that's never advisable in construction.

In the answered questions someone replied that the Katsu has a liner lock,
I came across this,https://www.aliexpress.com/item/bes...expid=01b2d8ae-44ff-4b77-9bef-90bd9075f596-19 simuliar knife that appears to have a liner lock but does not.

 

[ugaarguy]

In the answered questions someone replied that the Katsu has a liner lock,
I came across this,https://www.aliexpress.com/item/bes...expid=01b2d8ae-44ff-4b77-9bef-90bd9075f596-19 simuliar knife that appears to have a liner lock but does not.

Aliexpress is full of non-locking Chinese copies of knives which had locks in their original forms. The Katsu you linked on Amazon has a liner lock, though - It's even confirmed in the answered customer questions.

 

[joneb]

Aliexpress is full of non-locking Chinese copies of knives which had locks in their original forms. The Katsu you linked on Amazon has a liner lock, though - It's even confirmed in the answered customer questions.

I emailed Cold Steel and asked if they might offer the Tuff lite in D2 steel, if so I think this would fit my needs quite well.
Thanks

 

[ugaarguy]

I emailed Cold Steel and asked if they might offer the Tuff lite in D2 steel, if so I think this would fit my needs quite well.
Thanks

That would be cool if they made a run of them in D2. If you're willing to pay the piper, Spyderco is getting set to release a sprint run of their wharncliffe blade Delica in HAP40, which is a crazy powered metal tool steel made by Hitachi. That blade may be a bit thin for what you want to do, but it's an idea.

 

[AJumbo]

I'm a lifelong carpenter, and I've carried all kinds of nifty knives in my nail bags. I always come back to a basic utility knife. I like the De Walt one with extra blade storage; I have two in my tools and one in each bugout bag. I have a Spyderco/Emerson Endura in my jeans pocket every day, but the utility knife gets all the rough work.

 

[joneb]

That would be cool if they made a run of them in D2. If you're willing to pay the piper, Spyderco is getting set to release a sprint run of their wharncliffe blade Delica in HAP40, which is a crazy powered metal tool steel made by Hitachi. That blade may be a bit thin for what you want to do, but it's an idea.

If I'm feeling rich maybe. I must admit that is just what I'm looking for.
I did come across this, https://www.amazon.com/Canku-Tactic...FQ&pd_rd_wg=qQ7bX&refRID=3K60GHPPENC6AFPQSKP1 It's not the ideal blade design but it's close.

 

[SharpDog]

Gerber EAB Lite liner lock ($6):



https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RILCLY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There's also the heavy duty (no holes) for $2 more:

https://smile.amazon.com/Gerber-EAB...rd_wg=Hxf85&psc=1&refRID=Q92Q61T784W6Z0YAJ3EE

 

[joneb]

Gerber EAB Lite liner lock

Thanks I may give it a try, I have one that is simulare that has the Craftsman name but it's heavy.

 

[JeffG]

A while back , on a whim, I bought a folding knife called the Buckshot Cleaver. A sheepfoot blade. The quality was not reflected in the low price. It is a substantial knife, assisted opening. There are several models, I got the all steel model, and it is a good knife.
http://www.cutlerycorner.net/ProductInfo/CCN-56299