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I still have not warmed up to that pattern. I prefer a stockman, trapper, or jack to the russlock, but that is just me. It may be great for a conversation piece. If you can be a goodwill ambassador for pocket knife carriers, it may be a good plan.
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I think Russlocks look wonderful and one hand opening is nice too. Most the time come with a great clip blade. The one downfall I could see would be the thumb thing would wear a hole in your pocket quick and might be uncomfortable to carry. But this is coming from a girl that carries little knives.
I have a yellow Russlock with a CV blade. The knife feels awkward in hand so I never really carried it much. The liner lock tab sticks out far enough to bother me when gripping the knife. If you want a nice single blade Case similar in size to the Russlock, try a Mini Copperlock (lockback) or a Sodbuster Jr (slipjoint).
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You'd probably get more responses if you posted in the Traditional Folder and Fixed Blade seciton of the forum, as there are a lot of Case users and collectors over there.
That said, I always thought of the Russlock as an interesting gimick or collectable knife, but not something I would pick for EDC. Are you just looking for a one-hand opener or lock blade that looks more "traditional"? If you just want a lock-back, Case makes a couple others including the Copperlock lock-back or if you want a one-hand lock blade, the Trapperlock which as a thumb-stud and liner lock.
Another idea for a traditional looking knife with the featuers you want is the Kershaw Double Cross. A traditional looking two blade folder with thumb-studs and liner locks on both blades.
Or you could just forget about all these modern contrivences, and just go with a traditional slip-joint knife. They still work just fine and lots of people use them for EDC in place of a modern lock-blade. If you go that route, there are lots of different patterns with one, two, three or more blades to chose from.
Hope that helps!
That said, I always thought of the Russlock as an interesting gimick or collectable knife, but not something I would pick for EDC. Are you just looking for a one-hand opener or lock blade that looks more "traditional"? If you just want a lock-back, Case makes a couple others including the Copperlock lock-back or if you want a one-hand lock blade, the Trapperlock which as a thumb-stud and liner lock.
Another idea for a traditional looking knife with the featuers you want is the Kershaw Double Cross. A traditional looking two blade folder with thumb-studs and liner locks on both blades.
Or you could just forget about all these modern contrivences, and just go with a traditional slip-joint knife. They still work just fine and lots of people use them for EDC in place of a modern lock-blade. If you go that route, there are lots of different patterns with one, two, three or more blades to chose from.
Hope that helps!
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Or you could just forget about all these modern contrivences, and just go with a traditional slip-joint knife. They still work just fine and lots of people use them for EDC in place of a modern lock-blade. If you go that route, there are lots of different patterns with one, two, three or more blades to chose from.
Gotta agree with this one right here. Trying out some of these newer knives, the convenience of one-handed opening is nice and all, but with use, I've discovered for myself that traditional small, thin blades are some of the best slicers around. When using folders with thumb studs, occasionally, that thumb stud gets in the way. Never really had any problems with a nail nick.
However, It's kind of nice to have one of each around just for convenience. Need something to be cut quick? Reach for the one with a thumb stud. Got a larger job, or something that can cause your knife to develop a patina? Reach for that traditional.
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I am with BetsyV with this one in every respect. They are great little knives and one of the few in the Traditional slipjoint club that allows a very quick, smooth and controlled one hand opening. I find it a very rapid one handed closing(using the back of the blade[spine] on my leg) knife as well.
I have a few and use them several times a month as one of my EDC's. I to find her a little uncomfortable to pocket carry because of the 'lever' so I belt sheath her on my right hip in a leather pouch fold-over type sheath.. Its way comfortable and is practically wieghtless, so much so you can forget you have her with you.
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I have a few and use them several times a month as one of my EDC's. I to find her a little uncomfortable to pocket carry because of the 'lever' so I belt sheath her on my right hip in a leather pouch fold-over type sheath.. Its way comfortable and is practically wieghtless, so much so you can forget you have her with you.
Anthony
ps{I will post a photo here soon if I can find one}
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This is the knife that renewed my interest in knife collecting. Several years ago I spied one at my local lowe's. I was very taken by it's traditional styling and the unusual lever. My wife got it for me that Christmas. It was the first of several case knives. I remember having a hard time getting used to the lever. It still feels a little awkward in the hand for a prolonged cutting shore. It is still part of my edc rotation for it's beautiful styling and utility as a light duty office knife.
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This is a real coincidence, the same thing happened to me , but it was more like 6 or 7 years ago.
Lowe's had a jigged blue bone Russlock in the Case display and my wife went back and bought it as a Christmas present for me.
I do carry it once in a while , but I could never master opening it with one hand ( my knife is a little tight).
Too bad my local Lowe's got rid of the Case display and now only stock a few Case sodbusters.
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If you give it a little practice(it did take a few hours for me) first using your [a] thumb on the lever and switching immediately in mid swing, with your index finger or forefinger to finish opening the blade.. You will find you can master it in one fluid motion rather nicely.
Right after a fall off a ladder at work a few years ago I really buggered up my left hand, thumb and three fingers.. That's when I turned to this pattern and really fell in love with it after I practiced as I mentioned above. Give it a a workout while your watching TV at night or at some other time you are relaxing and you will be amazed how quickly you can pick it up. If the knife is new and is a little stiff, oil the joint too.
Anthony
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at first i wasnt quite sure what to think of it but i bought this one for my son this last christmas, here it is in amber bone, neat knife and not one your gonna see too often, once ya get the hang of opening it its actually pretty cool, now if they would make one in yeller
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If you mean the yellow smooth delrin with a CV blade they were only made a couple years and sell high now.
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Your advice worked out great , I'm carrying the Russlock today.
The size of this knife is perfect even in dress pants, you can grab it and position your thumb while it's still in the pocket.
It's a great design, I'm going to carry it for a few weeks.
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That's terrific. You are quite right about the size and how it works well for casual carry. I also find the design very useful. I'm pleased you are enjoying your RussLock. Its kinda fun too once you get use to it.
Durring a lunch break or at times when I am out walking or driving(as traffic permits
) I find myself opening and closing her over and over all by feel without looking. It becomes second nature in very short order. I've been edc'n my oldest model 61953L. A year 2000 RussLock in smooth Appaloosa bone ever since the day of this thread here..
Have a great holiday weekend :thumbup:
Anthony