Folders can be are utilitarian tools that can fit any budget. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat yourself occasionally with pieces like these collectible folding knives.
As one collector I met at Blade last year quipped, “My wife likes my folder collection because it takes up much less space than the cars I used to collect.
If you’re looking to add to your own cache of collectible folding knives, check these out.
Freelancer XL Folding Knife
Bob Ohlemann
- Model: Freelancer XL
- Blade Material: CPM154 by Crucible
- Blade Length: 3.5 inches
- Overall Length: 8 inches
- Handle Material: Olive drab Micarta
- Liner Material: Titanium
- Note: Black Cerakote hardware and blade
Website: RangermadeKnives.com
Beavertail Folder
Mike Tyre
- Model: Beavertail
- Blade Material: 1084/15N20 multi bar Turkish twist Damascus
- Blade Length: 3.50 inches
- Overall Length: 7.50 inches
- Frame Material: Titanium
- Handle Material: Musk ox
- Pocket Clip: Damascus
- Note: Custom vine file work
Website: MikeTyreCustomKnives.com
Wayfarer 247 Folding Knife
Olamic Cutlery
- Model: Wayfarer 247
- Blade Material: M390
- Blade Length: 3.5 inches
- Overall Length: 8.25 inches
- Frame Material: Titanium
- Note: Entropic finish
Website: OlamicCutlery.com
Merlin Folding Knife
Tyler Turner
- Model: Merlin
- Blade Material: Draupner-pattern Damasteel
- Blade Grind: Hollow Sabre
- Handle Material: DraupnerDamasteel
- Backspacer Material: Custom-forged titanium
- Note: Custom pivots with custom tool
- Instagram: TurnerKnifeTool