Buck of the Month - September Released

jbmonkey said:
I know many think this and have experienced this but it isnt exactly true. if done properly then liner lock isnt the weakest lock....problem is most makers dont do it exactly right. so folks all have experienced this feeling it's a weak lock

....great article written by Bernard Levine back in 97 on Michael Walker and his liner lock....history of it and testing that was done etc.......you might be surprised what Bernard had to say in.his article and everyone here know this man knows his cutlery.....

http://www.knife-expert.com/liners.txt
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Well, even Sal Glesser admits it is not as strong as other lock designs. A good liner lock is okay, but never as good as a back lock or an Axis or CBBL lock. It has the advantage of keeping the knife easier to clean, however.
 
DocT said:
Well, even Sal Glesser admits it is not as strong as other lock designs. A good liner lock is okay, but never as good as a back lock or an Axis or CBBL lock. It has the advantage of keeping the knife easier to clean, however.
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it isnt the weakest lock design though when made and setup right. you saw it was stronger than some back locks in testing in the article. could be those back locks werent made well....article doesnt state. problem with liner locks isnt being a weak design....it is the not being done properly.
 
Mine came into the office Friday after I had left. Laid hands on it today. Thoroughly impressed. I really dig the little bag the knife came in. That's something I've not seen yet from Buck.
 
I hope you can view this. I don't have access to upload to my FTP right now. It's a little fleece-lined nylon zippered pouch with Buck on it. I can get a pic of the outside of it tonight.
 

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Tecate said:
I have not seen a bag before either. Any chance you could post a picture of the bag?
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By the way, I found an image on the Buck website of the pouch, albeit a small one. If you go to the custom shop for the spitfires, there is an option in the accessories for the Buck Pouch.
 
CaseyChaos said:
I hope you can view this. I don't have access to upload to my FTP right now. It's a little fleece-lined nylon zippered pouch with Buck on it. I can get a pic of the outside of it tonight.
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Nothing like keeping you knife warm on cold nights.:D Thank you for the pic.

CaseyChaos said:
By the way, I found an image on the Buck website of the pouch, albeit a small one. If you go to the custom shop for the spitfires, there is an option in the accessories for the Buck Pouch.
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I'll check it out. Thank you.
 
s-l640.jpg You can get a zippered knife pouch for 6 Bucks.
 
jbmonkey said:
I know many think this and have experienced this but it isnt exactly true. if done properly then liner lock isnt the weakest lock....problem is most makers dont do it exactly right. so folks all have experienced this feeling it's a weak lock

....great article written by Bernard Levine back in 97 on Michael Walker and his liner lock....history of it and testing that was done etc.......you might be surprised what Bernard had to say in.his article and everyone here know this man knows his cutlery.....

http://www.knife-expert.com/liners.txt
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That article mentions common name-brand lockbacks failing with 5-7 ft-lbs of torque. On a 3.5" folder one would only need to exert 17 pounds to cause the lock to fail. Most people could do that by hand. I don't think that even remotely compares to the strength of common name-brand lockback knives today.
 
kniferelatedname said:
That article mentions common name-brand lockbacks failing with 5-7 ft-lbs of torque. On a 3.5" folder one would only need to exert 17 pounds to cause the lock to fail. Most people could do that by hand. I don't think that even remotely compares to the strength of common name-brand lockback knives today.
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yeah realize the age of the article.....and how things have improved on both back locks and ........yep liner locks, made properly. I cant argue the article. just linked it. youd have to discuss with Bernard who is here in his own forum.....have at it.:)
 
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