Not everybody is looking for a small and lightweight everyday carry knife. Some of us would like to carry a larger one. Bigger knives have both their advantages and disadvantages over the opposite ones. They are capable of cutting bigger objects at once. They might be a better fit for your hands due to their large size. On the other hand, they are heavier, therefore not very comfortable to carry. Large fixed blade knives are very common, but which of the large folding knives is the best?
Benchmade 810SBK Contego
This survival knife is 9.28 inches long from which 3.98″ is the blade. In a closed state, it is 5.30 inches long. It’s made of high-quality CPM-M4 steel for great sharpness and durability. The knife weighs 5.92 oz. If you are looking for a folding knife that is as good as a fixed blade when opened, 810SBK Contego is the way to go. Extreme durability, thick blade steel (0.156″), ergonomic handle, and quality materials make it one of the best large folding knife! The used locking mechanism is AXIS.
Smith & Wesson SWBG2TS Border Guard 2
Smith & Wesson is a famous US firearms manufacturer founded in 1982. Border Guard 2 is their prestigious knife model with very good specs. Its blade is 4.4″ long with 5.6″ very comfortable handle. This EDC knife is equipped with a belt cutter and glass breaker for common rescue operations. The locking system used is a comfortable AXIS mechanism.
I have never used or handled the S&W; however I own both the Contego folder and fixed and could not be happier. They are both phenomenal knives and I will be using my folding Contego as my EDC, in anything but a business suit, for many years to come.