A few new knives and a question

Marcel54

Marcel54

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In the last week or so I have traded for a few new knives. All three are made by German makers.

To start with a folder made by Franz Hutzler with engraving by AF-Gravuren depicting a phoenix, damasteel blade and mammoth ivory scales.

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And an other folder by Franz Hutzler with an engraving made by AF-Gravuren, damasteel blade and mammoth ivory scales

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The last one is a knife made by Thomas Froberg with Rose Damascus blade and mammoth ivory scales.

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All three of these knives have a liner lock system that got me thinking. It looks like this:

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The frame is intact and the liner lock is inlaid in the frame so to speak. Most (if not all other) liner locks I have seen use this method

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I think the first method is more elegant and more stable and I'm wondering why not more makers use this method. Is there anyone who can enlighten me??

Thanks,

Marcel
 
Only thing I can think of for the inlaid spring you would have to have a mill to inlay the pocket. Some makers do not have this option.
 
I've got a number of folders with this method. It's harder to manufacture and so it's less prevalent. I find them especially appealing.

Coop
 
Marcel,

Although the recessed method is elegant, the "standard' liner lock can be lighter and thinner, by the weight and thickness of the two "outer liners", which must be thicker (and heaver) than the locking liner.

(Edited) On closer inspection of the photo, it appears that this lock is a separate piece inlayed into a single liner. Still, it is probable that the liners have to be thicker than those in the "standard" locking liner type.

"Light and thin" is not something to give up easily.

John
 
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John White said:
Marcel,

Although the recessed method is elegant, the "standard' liner lock can be lighter and thinner, by the weight and thickness of the two "outer liners", which must be thicker (and heaver) than the locking liner.

(Edited) On closer inspection of the photo, it appears that this lock is a separate piece inlayed into a single liner. Still, it is probable that the liners have to be thicker than those in the "standard" locking liner type.

"Light and thin" is not something to give up easily.

John
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John, thanks for your insight. Yes the lock is inlayed in the liner, and it makes the liner a bit thicker than normal, but not much.

Marcel
 
I also like that too. I have a Kevin Wilkins Avalon that has an inlayed liner lock, and I LOVE it. It is my only liner lock like that.
 
i for one do not care for the inlaid lock. it just seems like a needless complication of a simple lock, and introduces an additional weak point.
 
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