HERE ARE SOME EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLES OF FOLDERS
Would you really use one of these beauties for everyday carry? There certainly is nothing “everyday” about these folding knives; it wouldn’t be crazy to be reluctant to carry such elegant creations in one’s pocket. But what better way to flaunt your exquisite taste than with an EDC folder?
Your EDC will likely get more use and more views than any of your other blades. Don’t be afraid to add some “extra” to your otherwise “ordinary” day. Behold a slew of jaw-dropping pocketknives by masterful makers.
SPECS
Herucus Blomerus
Other Artist: Julien Marchal
Model: HB16
Style: Dress locking folder
Blade Length: 3.6 inches
Overall Length: 8.4 inches
Blade: M390
Bolster: Zirconium elephant engraving
Handle: Mammoth ivory
Origin: South Africa
Contact: www.HerucusBlomerusKnives.com
Instagram: @h_blomerus_knives
SPECS
Burt Flanagan
Model: Tony Bose pattern Zulu
Blade Length: 3 inches
Overall Length: 7 inches
Blade: CPM154
Liners: 410 stainless steel
Bolster: 416 stainless steel
Handle: Antique Westinghouse ivory Micarta with abalone shield
Origin: USA
Photo: Mitchell Cohen
SPECS
Scott Sawby
Other Artist: John McFadden
Business: Andrew Immerman
Forged By: Mike Norris
Model: Toothpick
Style: Dress locking folder
Blade: Damascus
Bolster: Zirconium
Handle: Mother-of-pearl
Frame: Ti-6Al-4V
Contact: ahimmerman@yahoo.com
SPECS
Herucus Blomerus
Other Artist: Julien Marchal
Model: HB13
Style: Dress locking folder
Blade Length: 3.6 inches
Overall Length: 8.4 inches
Blade: Damasteel
Bolster: Blue zirconium engraving, sterling silver inlay
Handle: Fat carbon
Origin: South Africa
Contact: HerucusBlomerusKnives.com
Instagram: @h_blomerus_knives
SPECS
Steve Skiff
Business: Andrew Immerman
Forged By: Damasteel
Model: Accomplice
Style: Dress locking folder
Blade: DS93X “Odin Heim”
Bolster: AKS Black Timascus
Handle: Black Carboquartz
Frame: Ti-6Al-4V
Origin: USA
Contact: ahimmerman@yahoo.com
SPECS
Kirby Lambert
Business: Andrew Immerman
Forged By: Chad Nichols
Model: Raine
Style: Dress tactical folder
Blade: 3V Core Low Layer “Boomerang” San Mai
Bolster: Zirconium
Handle: Vintage canvas Micarta, crosscut
Frame: Ti-6Al-4V
Origin: USA
Contact: ahimmerman@yahoo.com
SPECS
Chad Nell
Business: Andrew Immerman
Model: New Mexico
Style: Dress tactical folder
Bolster: Zirconium
Handle: AKS Black Timascus “Lava Lamp”
Frame: Ti-6Al-4V
Origin: USA
Contact: ahimmerman@yahoo.com
SPECS
Burt Flanagan
Model: Tony Bose back pocket
Blade Length: 3 inches
Overall Length: 7 inches
Blade: CPM154
Liners: 410 stainless steel
Bolster: 416 stainless steel
Handle: Ebony with interior mammoth shield
Origin: USA
SPECS
Trevor Burger
Other Artist: Julien Marchal
Model: Sahara Signature
Style: Dress tactical folder
Blade: Böhler M390
Bolster: Zirconium with inlays
Handle: Mammoth bark
Frame: Ti-6Al-4V
Origin: USA
Contact: ahimmerman@yahoo.com
SPECS
Jeremy Krammes
Business: JK Knives
Model: Apoc V2
Style: Dress tactical folder
Blade Length: 3.5 inches
Overall Length: 7.8 inches
Blade: AEB-L stainless steel
Bolster: Copper
Handle: Carbon fiber
Frame: Titanium
Origin: USA
Contact: www.JKKnives.com
Instagram: @jeremykrammes_design
Facebook: Jeremy Krammes
A version of this article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2022 print issue of Knives Illustrated.