3 Knife Brands That Changed How We Use Folding Knives Forever
Published: 1 week ago
Some knives become classics. These three helped change what we expect a folding knife to do.
1. Buck 110 Folding Hunter — Its dependable lockback helped prove a folding knife could handle serious work.
2. Spyderco Worker — Sal Glesser’s round opening hole made one handed opening practical, while the pocket clip changed how people carried knives. Spyderco later brought serrated edges to its folding knives.
3. Chris Reeve Sebenza — The Reeve Integral Lock helped define the modern frame lock. The Sebenza’s precise pivot design also set a standard for smooth, solid action, while Chris Reeve’s work with Crucible helped bring steels like CPM S30V and CPM S35VN to the knife world.
Which of these had the biggest impact on the knives you carry today?
1. Buck 110 Folding Hunter — Its dependable lockback helped prove a folding knife could handle serious work.
2. Spyderco Worker — Sal Glesser’s round opening hole made one handed opening practical, while the pocket clip changed how people carried knives. Spyderco later brought serrated edges to its folding knives.
3. Chris Reeve Sebenza — The Reeve Integral Lock helped define the modern frame lock. The Sebenza’s precise pivot design also set a standard for smooth, solid action, while Chris Reeve’s work with Crucible helped bring steels like CPM S30V and CPM S35VN to the knife world.
Which of these had the biggest impact on the knives you carry today?