Can we get a non back-lock ZDP-189 blade knife please?

[Surfingringo]

I like back locks...probably because that's what all my salts have. . The only real disadvantage I see is if you are into flicking your knife open the back lock isn't the best design. I have other knives that work better if I feel the need to impress friends with my ninja like knife opening skills...and sometimes I do. Lol

 

[Slimman]

The reason I just don't like them is that every single one of them had or developed a bit of vertical blade wiggle.

 

[Blade and Flame]

Michael Walker C22CFPE, Liner-Lock and zdp-189.

One of my all time favorite Spyderco designs. I wish they'd bring the C22 back in some form.

 

[TTTis]

I like mid locks, but not back locks. Luckily, I don't think I've seen a spydie back lock before. Mid locks are easy to disengage one handed, back locks on the other hand.

 

[TTTis]

The reason I just don't like them is that every single one of them had or developed a bit of vertical blade wiggle.

That definitely can't be denied. Pretty much the first cut you take, play is now present. Although I've never had one outright fail on me.

 

[wotanson]

I've found in my experiences that if you tighten the lock pivot screw any vertical play disapears.

 

[TTTis]

I've found in my experiences that if you tighten the lock pivot screw any vertical play disapears.

Only time it disappears for me is fully tightened down, then the blade won't close.

 

[AF]

The lockback is a proven design that hold up well over decades. I'd be more worried about liner lock wear over an extended period. But I like all the locks offered by Spyderco. The tiny bit of blade play often found with lockbacks doesn't bother me. Spyderco does use an internal stop pin on a couple models like the Sage 4 and Chaparral which eliminates the play.

 

[wotanson]

Only time it disappears for me is fully tightened down, then the blade won't close.

Not in my experience, just a little always went a long way. You know what they say, you're mileage may vary.