Hard-use folder recommendations?

[999]

I'm sure I know how people will answer but here goes anyway!

Cutting up extra thick cardboard boxes the other day in work with my Pacific Salt, I found myself wishing for a more sturdy or ergonomic handle. I was needing to push so hard I bruised my thumb.

I'm between the Chinook (now it's flat ground) or either of the Manixes. Or should I just use my Lil' T that I already own?

Or is my cutting technique at fault?

[hornshwangler]

The Lil' T should be more comfortable in the hand while cutting boxes. I use either a SE or PE Dodo for those chores around my house. The SE is usually out of my pocket as my girlfriend has developed a fondness for this knife.

Dan

[Peter1960]

I don't know your cutting technique; what do you believe is maybe fault :confused:

You named the usual suspects: Chinook - both Manix (I would prefer the big Manix) - Lil'Temperance.

Try your Lil'Temperance; if it's ok for you - great, if not take the C95 Manix or take a look at the C80 Dodo IMO.

[JD Spydo]

Well the fellow Forumites have already covered 2 that I would have mentioned. I have been using the big Dyad for my main EDC for almost a year and a half now. The Big serrated blade on the Dyad has got me out of a lot of jams. The Persian is another one that comes to mind as far as hard use. As far as overall leverage and cutting brutality I don't see any knife in the Spyderco line up beating the Lil T.

But a guy should also have a good Hawkbill to tag along everyday. I find a good Hawkbill will often get you out of some jams.

[BlackNinja]

How about a Dodo?

[224477]

Manix, Manix 83, Chinook II, or waiting on the III are the choices... :D

[stonyman]

The Endura is not a bad choice. I am currently using an E3 for normal misc, chores. I have yet to order the waved E4. Cannot go wrong with the other forumites recommendations. Manix and Chinook and do not forget the military.

[speyederlover]

My Lil' T works great for those type of chores.

[Fred Sanford]

Paramilitary. :)

[Hannibal Lecter]

Paramilitary. :)

What he said. :D

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Hannibal

[999]

I am loathed to use the Lil' T because it's my baby :D , and I find it rather large in the pocket. I may well give it a go though.

I honestly hadn't thought about the Dodo at all, as that fell out of the rotation when I bought a load of new knives and was trying them out. Good call!

My cutting technique for boxes is very much 'push cut with a polished edge'. Anyone a 'slicer'?

Anyone out there with a Chinook, a Manix and a Para care to compare the grip each gives? I have large spindly fingers...

Thanks for the input folks!

[Axlis]

Dodo, Para :)

[psimonl]

For cutting boxes, I would sugget a thinner blade, like a centofente.

For a great grip and cutting ability, I would, of course, suggest the classic Caly Jr.

And if you have to take out and put back your knife often in your pocket, you're better off with FRN than G-10. The last one will eat your pants alive!!! :D

Simon

[smcfalls13]

Cutting up extra thick cardboard boxes the other day in work with my Pacific Salt, I found myself wishing for a more sturdy or ergonomic handle. I was needing to push so hard I bruised my thumb.

I'm between the Chinook (now it's flat ground) or either of the Manixes. Or should I just use my Lil' T that I already own?

For cutting boxes, you really need a Hawkbill, but if it's the kind of cardboard I'm thinking of(industrial cardboard that feels like particle board and doesn't flex at all) none of the Hawkbills currently available are sturdy enough for that.

Upcoming Superhawk would be perfect, but for now I'd recommend the Lil' Temperance.

[Patriot]

For cutting boxes, you really need a Hawkbill, but if it's the kind of cardboard I'm thinking of(industrial cardboard that feels like particle board and doesn't flex at all) none of the Hawkbills currently available are sturdy enough for that.

Upcoming Superhawk would be perfect, but for now I'd recommend the Lil' Temperance.

Though perhaps not optimal, wouldn't the SS Harpy be sturdy enough?

[Patriot]

Another quick thought - for truly hard-use applications such cutting open bags of cement mixture and cutting industrial strength cardboard, would it make more sense to use a basic :spyder: that resharpens easily like a SS E4/D4 or even a Byrd? This way you get good performance without killing your favorite knife.

Just my $0.02,

[smcfalls13]

Though perhaps not optimal, wouldn't the SS Harpy be sturdy enough?

It would, but it gets slippery in sweaty hands. Some grip tape would remedy that though.

Good point. :cool:

[smcfalls13]

Another quick thought - for truly hard-use applications such cutting open bags of cement mixture and cutting industrial strength cardboard, would it make more sense to use a basic :spyder: that resharpens easily like a SS E4/D4 or even a Byrd? This way you get good performance without killing your favorite knife.

Just my $0.02,

Nah, that's what supersteels are for. Hard use. :D

[Patriot]

Nah, that's what supersteels are for. Hard use. :D

Ahah! The true reason for releasing the ZDP D4 Sprint Run: a knife that can repeatedly open the clampacks that its merely-mortal siblings come encased in without dulling the edge. :cool:

[druid]

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