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Old 03-20-2014, 10:33 AM
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Popular/Common Steel Thickness for Folders

I just wanted to get some opinions on steel thickness that you prefer for folders. I know it can vary depending on the style of blade. I am looking to do more of an EDC/gentleman?s type knife, rather than a beefy tactical/survival type. I talked with Aldo from New Jersey Steel and he has so much of an option that it was hard to decide on the phone. I am thinking of blade lengths in the 2-3? range, sleeker profile so that it does not take up much room in the pocket if there is no clip. Also, I am leaning more towards liner lock rather than slip joint. Not sure if the last bits are relevant.
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Old 03-20-2014, 10:54 AM
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I've made hundreds of liner locks and most were larger tactical knives but not all of them. It really helps to have a surface grinder so that you can adjust the thickness of the blade as needed. But, on knives the size you mentioned I wouldn't go less than 3/32" (.093) nor more than 1/8" (.125). That range would pretty much cover most knives you will see in that size unless you're trying for really ultra thin ....


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Old 04-08-2014, 04:55 PM
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I use .105 thickness stock , coupled with 2 . 010 standoff washers. That equals .125 (1/8) which is what the spine of my knives are. It works out for most all applications. (this is what I use. Your desires may vary)
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I'm with Ray on this.
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