Any data on lock strength test ratings?

[cds1]

Does anyone know if any data is available regarding the strength of Emerson's liner-lock mechanisms? I'm curious as to how much force I could apply if it really came down to it without damaging or breaking the lock.

Separate question - the liner on my Specwar model actually appears to be a bit thicker than the liner on my Commander. Is that an illusion due to the smaller blade, or does the Specwar have a somewhat beefed-up liner?

The surface that meets the liner on the Specwar also seems to be angled more sharply than the commander, so the lockup is very solid and the liner always sits in the exact same place every time you unlock the knife. This is unlike my Commander. The Commander liner is not as stable and will stop farther to the right sometimes, especially when the knife is "waved" opened.

Regards,
cds1

 

[The General]

As I am ordering a Commander...

How good is the lockup on a Commander? I have been a little wary of linerlocks after a couple (not Emersons!) that would close with ease if you gently tapped the spine of the blade...

Anyone had any worries or is the linerlock perfectly strong and reliable?

Thanks

(oh and I am not trying to stir trouble up, just asking a reasonable question as a 8 finger and 2 thumb loving human!)

 

[cds1]

I am no authority on lock testing / strength. All I can tell you is that firmly whacking the spine of my Commander against the palm of my hand does not cause lock failure.

Regards,
cds1

 

[yobbos1]

Interesting question as I am expecting my new Specwar in the mail any day now. I can tell you that my CQC-7 has taken some serious pounding at over 100 lbs (just an estimate!) with no ill effect whatsoever. I must stress that this was an estimate based on my weight and the amount of force I was applying at the time. It took me a long time to have faith in a liner lock after experiencing poor/dangerous lockup in two of my knives from two different manufacturers but my Emerson and one other maker changed that. Cds1 what years were your Commander and Specwar made?

 

[jayharley]

As I am ordering a Commander...

How good is the lockup on a Commander? I have been a little wary of linerlocks after a couple (not Emersons!) that would close with ease if you gently tapped the spine of the blade...

Anyone had any worries or is the linerlock perfectly strong and reliable

I own 2 Commanders. Neither of them have ever failed. However I will say that they do wear quickly and the locks seem to travel all the way across to the blade faster than many other liner locks. Perhaps this is due to the extra wear and tear associated with the hard openings which come from the wave.

Reagardless, you must just plan on sending it back to Emerson, for service, more frequently than many other knives.

 

[cds1]

Cds1 what years were your Commander and Specwar made?

I purchased them both in January of this year. However, the Specwar has "Emerson USA 2001" printed on the blade. Would it be correct to assume that that is the year of manufacture?
I can't check the blade of my Commander right now because it is out being customized.
I'm sure you'll enjoy your Specwar. The ergos are great. I also find it to be much more aesthetically pleasing than my probably much stouter Spydercos . I've been carrying it more and more recently just because I enjoy it so much.

Regards,
cds1