[JJ_BPK]

I am always looking at folders, must have a doz or so, I am not a collector,, all my knives are EDC and look it..

EDC in the Conch Republic means your wearing flip-flops, shorts & a tee shirt, so heavy-bulky-large is not acceptable in public, unless your on your boat trying to impress the Touristas..

My current inventory of EDC includes CRKT M16-03T(shorts, 2.4oz), Al Mar Eagle w/ 3" blade (1980, dress), Al Mar Osprey(?) w/ 1.5" blade(1985, suit), SOG B60 multi-tool(2000, jeans), and a bunch of others.. Some for dress, some for jeans, or whenever..

And one more,, My 1969 Camillus,, "DEMO KNIFE",, it sits on my desk because I'm afraid to lose it,, it's my comfort tool..

The new folder will replace the B60 tool on the boat, I'll still carry the tool but in the tackle box or ruck while off-road. The folder will augment those times when I don't think I need a pistol, but more than the CRKT.

I would like to purchase a William Harsey folder. I think the T3 may be bigger than needed, so I'm concentrating on the T2, plane blade, w/utility scales.

My mind can be changed about the T3..

In doing my home work I have notices that over some time period there were changes in the product line and nomenclature,, I think??

The Lone Wolf Harsey T1 T2 & T3 started life with a center spine blade and I think they were called Tactical, which I think is sexy..

Then the blade was changed to flat grind and called Ranger

Then the G2 was added, basically a T2 Ranger with assisted opening.

Additionally, there were several types of plastic/rubber/black nylon scales/zytel,, and some very nice looking woods scales..

I noticed the Lone Wolf is cutting back available models, as Bill suggested, last month..

My question(s) to Bill or ....

1)is my history correct?

2)do the spine'd blade models have an advantage over flat grind??

3)any consciences on which scale material is more practical for EDC, to include use in slimy bait cutting and other less than perfect griping scenarios?

4)the G2 is sexy, but I think the T2 more practical,, need input??

I have no local toy store to go to and fondle examples, I'll buy on-line,, so your advice is paramount..


Thanks in advance..