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I couldn’t think of a better place to ask and it doesn’t seem like a question that deserves its own thread:

Have any of you ever seen a single-spring opposite end cap lifter; where one side is a clip or spear and the other side is a caplifter? It seems like it would be a neat way to do it, but I’ve never seen one.
 
black mamba said:
Funny thing about the purses and shoes- they absolutely think they NEED all those options, and they're disappointed if you don't notice them. When I used to show my wife a new knife (I don't bother any more) she'd say, "It looks just like all the others." . . . . . WOW!!
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That sounds like the reaction I always get when I show my wife a new knife. “Don’t you already have a knife that looks like that?” :rolleyes:

I’ll tell you what, though, I bought one new knife recently that did not get that reaction…

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:D
 
JTB_5 said:
Have any of you ever seen a single-spring opposite end cap lifter; where one side is a clip or spear and the other side is a caplifter? It seems like it would be a neat way to do it, but I’ve never seen one.
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They do that as a pattern in Sheffield, often an advertising knife, all stainless. I've had them, but not sure if I have a pic (I'll edit my post if I can find one) :thumbsup:

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JTB_5 said:
I couldn’t think of a better place to ask and it doesn’t seem like a question that deserves its own thread:

Have any of you ever seen a single-spring opposite end cap lifter; where one side is a clip or spear and the other side is a caplifter? It seems like it would be a neat way to do it, but I’ve never seen one.
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I know I have at least one and it is about a century old ;)

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/lets-see-your-scout-camp-knives.1463060/page-42#post-17785422

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JTB_5 said:
I couldn’t think of a better place to ask and it doesn’t seem like a question that deserves its own thread:

Have any of you ever seen a single-spring opposite end cap lifter; where one side is a clip or spear and the other side is a caplifter? It seems like it would be a neat way to do it, but I’ve never seen one.
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I'm not sure if it's single spring, but this Klaas has a caplifter and clip on opposite ends:
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Jack Black said:
They do that as a pattern in Sheffield, often an advertising knife, all stainless. I've had them, but not sure if I have a pic (I'll edit my post if I can find one) :thumbsup:
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veitsi_poika said:
I know I have at least one and it is about a century old ;)

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/lets-see-your-scout-camp-knives.1463060/page-42#post-17785422

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zolthar said:
I'm not sure if it's single spring, but this Klaas has a caplifter and clip on opposite ends:
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Thanks guys! I knew I could count on at least one person knowing about it, but already three! This place rocks!
 
Mr. Glesser, @Sal Glesser posted this in the Spyderco forum. Wanted to respectfully make sure it was noticed by Traditional forum members as well.

"I regret to inform you that Mr. A.G.Russell passed away last Friday. H earned the title of "Mr Knife" even before we ever made a knife. A.G. and I go back a long way and I have many memories to cherish. Our best to Goldie, family and staff. He will be missed...sal"

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/a-g-russell-passes.1617903/#post-18479521
 
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Thanks for posting this. Very sorry to hear about Mr. Russell's passing. He lived a long and admirable life. RIP
 
Mr. A.G. Russell was truly a big part of knife history. News of his passing is sad news indeed. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
 
That IS sad news. :( I didn't REALLY know him, but kind of felt like I did from watching his videos on his website. Prayers for his family and friends.

- GT
 
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