Single blade folder for Xmas

[kiltedpict]

Hi folks. Hoping for some recommendations from more knowledgable folks than me

A friend of mine is looking for a pen knife for her mum's Xmas. I have asked for more details and the requirements are as follows:

Single blade folder for cutting rope and bailer twine on her farm (in Orkney so no real issues over locking and sub-3 inches), with a budget of £20-40.

What would make a really nice present but be a good, reliable knife too?

Many thanks folks,

KP

 

[mountainm]

If it's for cutting rope I'd go for something with serrations, something like the Spyderco Tenacious
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Spyderco-Knives/Spyderco-Tenacious/p-92-191-3559/

 

[FISHHUNTER]

For that money i would go for a swede 92,they have just started making them again,available from the bushcraft store......

 

[sasquatch]

Joker? Nice knives and great price.

 

[mrcharly]

Byrd Wings Slippit.

I know it's twin rather than single blade, but that means she can use the serrated blade for the rough rope-cutting etc tasks, and still have a plain blade with a fine sharp edge, for, say, trimming bits off sheep hooves.

all stainless, so when it gets foul and dirty, it can be washed in hot soapy water.

http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=3979&strPageHistory=search&numSearchStartRecord=1

 

[dwardo]

Joker? Nice knives and great price.

Another vote for the Joker knives, right price too for the bone handled jobby from our friends at heinnie. http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?P_ID=2922

 

[sasquatch]

Another vote for the Joker knives, right price too for the bone handled jobby from our friends at heinnie. http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?P_ID=2922

Mmm! Didn't know you could get them with bone scales. Now I want one! Cheers fella! You really can't go wrong at that price, I couldn't make a folder for that as time is money...

 

[mountainm]

If she's going to be cutting rope with it for the majority of the time I really would go with serrations.

 

[mountainm]

Mmm! Didn't know you could get them with bone scales. Now I want one! Cheers fella! You really can't go wrong at that price, I couldn't make a folder for that as time is money...

review on hennies says the bone is plastic?

Poorly made
Reviewed by Bror from Denmark
The bone version wasn't bone at all, but plastic. Therefore I find it strange that it is more expensive. Mine did not came out sharp from the box, the blade was in fact very poorly sharpened. Overall I think it is quite poorly made. I can't relate to any of the other comments.

 

[sasquatch]

review on hennies says the bone is plastic?

Ya I did see that but don't know if it could be advertised as bone if it's fake bone. Perhaps somebody wasn't expecting it to be a bit translucent and thought it was plastic? I could well be wrong. Either way, at that price I want one! Folders are basic knives but still take me longer to make than a normal knife. I think these are decent little knives and easy on the wallet.

 

[mountainm]

There's an antler option, as well as horn and pearl
http://www.handyniknaks.co.uk/joker-knives-nc55-knife-joker-stag-horn-handle-knives-1119-p.asp

 

[sasquatch]

Ha ha, the horn is giving me the horn! I like that a lot. The antler and pearl look very similar to a laguiole, another great folder in my opinion.

 

[kiltedpict]

Well, as expected, there's a lot of choice, all with their own merits....

Thanks guys for your help. I will give my friend a wee list of links and she can take her pick.

Many thanks indeed for your input.

KP

 

[Nonsuch]

Another vote for a Joker. Superb blades at the price and "friendly" looking.

 

[marcelxl]

FRN UKPK or a Boker XS?

not the prettiest around, I can't recommend the UKPK enough, the XS is on my wish list knowing how highly rated it is!

 

[British Red]

Well, as expected, there's a lot of choice, all with their own merits....

Thanks guys for your help. I will give my friend a wee list of links and she can take her pick.

Many thanks indeed for your input.

KP

As a small holder myself, the one thing I would say is necessay is one handed opening. Its amazing how often one hand is holding something that you cant let go. I would say go for a swiss army Wenger Ranger

Works for me round the homestead!

 

[Soundmixer]

Victorinox Solo?
My wife and I keep one each in our cars for emergencies. Sharp out of the box, great for everything.
Can be opened one handed if you learn the pinch technique.

More money? Case Sodbuster Jr. Handy Niknaks have them in stainless at the moment for £28, bargain. Same pinch technique opens them one handed.

 

[peaks]

Which model of the Ranger is that one please?

 

[Samon]

British red is right, one handed is much more important than you may think. The ranger looks like the perfect multi tool for the job.

I don't like serations but when used on rope are great )not for much else though).

You could choose a fixed bladed knife too, specific rope knife maybe?

 

[British Red]

Thats a 178

I carry the plain edge 79

http://www.wenger.ch/ranger-79-1-077-079-000

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