what about a spydie friction folder ???

Th232 · #41

In house, spyderised, but with the same spirit as the old ones. Or, if a collaboration, something like the one here?

Edit: Of course, the lock might not be possible, but the same style. Why is it that we have Spydies for almost everything except proper shaving (not "shaving the hair off your arms test" shaving)?

Th232 · #42

Very quick and dirty 2D design, but if a straight-razor type, something like this?

Needs a lot of improvement, but hopefully the basic concept is there.

spydutch · #43

Well I guess that such a knife will eliminate all the complaints about failing locks in a spine whack test :D

I think I'll pass on this one because I just like my locking Spydies too much.

I'm sorry :o

Th232 · #44

[quote="spydutch"]Well I guess that such a knife will eliminate all the complaints about failing locks in a spine whack test :D

I think I'll pass on this one because I just like my locking Spydies too much. ]

Well, if you're holding it right, your palm should hold the tang (and by extension, the rest of the blade) in place. Although you are right, how can you complain about any type of lock if you've done a spine whack test on this? Or complain about the lock on this one?

A little refinement:

dedguy · #45

I prefer the long narrow lock-bars on this sort of knife. I also wouldn't mind seeing a 50/50 choil so that in addition to you palm compressing the blade in place you'd also, at least partially, be holding the actual blade.

cdf · #46

I like F/F's a lot . The William Henry Legcy serries is the best I've seen , it uses a ball bearing detent to keep the handle closed . It's secure as long as you dont change grip under pressure . The concept goes back to Roman times , and uas popular prior to the industrial revolution .

Chris

arzh · #47

here my new friction folder the Urbanica by the belgium knifemaker Eric Parmmentier

any news about a spydi friction folder ? :)

hey Sal do still you use your "couteau des sorgues" ?

arzh · #48

arzh wrote:

here my new friction folder the Urbanica by the belgium knifemaker Eric Parmmentier

any news about a spydi friction folder ? :)

hey Sal do you use your "couteau des sorgues" ?

arzh · #49

here a version with a clip

PSU · #50

Nice pics arzh! How do you usually open a friction folder? One- or two-handed? Do you use the exposed portion of the tang as some sort of lever for opening?

I would probably avoid using a friction folder because I typically carry knives in my waistband. That exposed tang would dig into my side and I would constantly be nervous about inadvertent openings :o

arzh · #51

Hi psu

for opening the knife witj one hand i made a little video

http://www.dailymotion.com/skarabito/vi ... g_creation

for the inadvertent openings i wear the knife in my jeans pocket or with a seath and i never had a problem, and with a clip i think it's the perfect way to wear a friction folder

cheers
jerome

griff76 · #52

Not really my cup of tea. I'll stick to the Spyderhole.

proguide · #53

I have a nice one from William Henry. ZDP and carbon fiber. It's carried in a stingray leather pouch. Classy and different. It's nice to change it up a bit sometimes.

arzh · #54

here a litlle "couteau des sorgues " with a good sausage

arzh · #55

here a custom friction folder by sacha Thiel
soooooo cool friction it could be very cool in :spyder: version :D

Michael Cook · #56

:spyder: No lock, right? I don't see the point except jurisdictional limitations. :spyder:

arzh · #57

yes no lock so it's legal in a lot of country :cool:

224477 · #58

Had a chance to check out the Urbanica which T-Wann had with him during my visit in France and I can tell that it is safe enough to be used as SD tool.
Based on the bladeshape, almost no stabbing is possible, but think more of slashing - like using a secure made razor.. The choil position prevents accidental closure too.

dedguy · #59

That Urbanica is sexy. I have two friction folders from Tony Lopes and I have to say due to the bar on the handle it's very hard to close one accidentially if you have any sort of grip on the handle. This isn't like the blade on a SAK (which is very easy to accidentilly close). I just like to have them for variety's sake, and I dig the look of the "locking" bar.

jaislandboy · #60

cool friction folders Arzh.... :cool:
thanx for the great pix.... gives me flashbacks of "Reservoir Dogs" and Mr.Blonde... :)
I recall a thread in another forum talking about :spyder: - straight razors ...
the Friction Folder might satisfy both aficionados?
I've never held one before, but i'd definitely get one if a :spyder: - version came out....