Barong grind

[bobnery]

Hey does anyone know what kind of grind the production Spyderco Barong will have? And anyplaces taking pre-orders?
Thanks

 

[catamount123]

The production Barong will have a just under 4", full flat ground, VG-10 blade.

The grind on the prototype pictured stops abruptly at the Spyderhole, but it will extend under the hole on the production version.

Tom

 

[Ryomaru]

Will it really be a linerlock?

 

[The Deacon]

Will it really be a linerlock?

Sadly, yes. Both it and the folding Kukri will be liner locks. I realize it's probably a design necessity, no room for a front lock and spring, but it still sucks.

 

[TedV]

From handling the proto,this liner lock is almost fully engaged in the handle. There is no release space in the handle like ordinary liner locks (for ex. a Starmate). The liner protrudes a bit out of the scales in the choil, and from there you can release it with your thumb. From that perspective, this one will suit lefties better then the ordinary liner lock. Not sure how the clip mounts though...

 

[83mmATR]

I hope its lockbar would be thicker and built like a tank, a substitute for my Manix.

 

[Haze]

If its a liner lock there is room for a frame lock conversion :thumbup:

 

[TedV]

I hope its lockbar would be thicker and built like a tank, a substitute for my Manix.

The liner lock is very thick!

 

[83mmATR]

You already got one TedV?

 

[catamount123]

Not sure how the clip mounts though...

The prototype is drilled for left/right tip-up carry.

I hope its lockbar would be thicker and built like a tank, a substitute for my Manix.

That's what I'm thinking; a VG-10 Manix with a longer blade, and Ed Schempp style. I'm really looking forward to this one!