Cold Steel Espada Endurance Test

Wow!:eek: But can't say I'm really all that surprised after seeing the Rajah that Andrew tested. I must admit though, I never thought I'd see a folder lock made that could hold 601 lbs. hanging at the end of it's handle! Great job, Andrew!:thumbup:

Regards,
3G
 
At the Shot Show this year, they hung over 400 lbs (LT told me exactly how much weight- but I do not remember as of this writing) from the end of the Espada for 4 days- during the entire run of the show. They hung the weight, and started a display timer for all 4 days.
 
THG said:
Liner : Compression :: Lockback : Tri-Ad

Is this correct?
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Well, it definitely depends on make and model! From what I've read and seen myself, speaking in in generalities, I'd break it down like this:

Liner lock < Frame lock < Lockback (except maybe the ER lockbacks and Spyderco Chinook, which would be higher on the list) < Axis lock < Stud lock < Compression lock < Tri-Ad lock

YMMV.

Regards,
3G
 
I think he mean analogies, not order of strength and/or reliability. sounds about right, compression lock is like a liner lock, but the lock bar contacts the stop pin, and the tri-ad is a lockback with a stop pin.
 
Good point, Hardheart. I completely missed that. I guess you must have scored higher on that "IQ test", eh?:D

Regards,
3G
 
The Tri Ad lock certainly is an impressive design.

:thumbup:

The Rajah II is fantastic, and I just might get an XL Espada if the price is right on the secondary market.
 
3Guardsmen said:
Sorry, that part of your post just looked too funny not to quote.:p

Regards,
3G
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C'mon man- did you have to go there? Why take a thread about the lock strength of one of CS products and make it about taking shots at LT?

Oh, wait- that's what usually happens with CS threads...
 
the five posts following it managed to be about the product, not the man, but kudos for calling attention to something nobody else was commenting on.

Oh, and here come the requests for some proof promised years back.
 
I, too, am impressed with the Tri-Lock. The Rajah II is the least expensive of the Tri-Locks, though it's not exactly the most practical. Still, it's a major innovation that's finally turned folding knives into virtual fixed blades. It would be great if Cold Steel could work the design into their Voyager line. They've just got to make sure they don't go crazy on prices. They make great, dependable knives, but their retail prices are a bit steep.
 
DngrRuss1 said:
C'mon man- did you have to go there? Why take a thread about the lock strength of one of CS products and make it about taking shots at LT?

Oh, wait- that's what usually happens with CS threads...
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I guess I just got a little sentimental.:D I promise I will keep on track with the thread from here on out.

Regards,
3G
 
I have a love/hate relationship with these tests.

Love them because it's really great to see how far a knife can really go.

Hate it because now I have to get the knife.
 
4 Ranges said:
I have a love/hate relationship with these tests.

Love them because it's really great to see how far a knife can really go.

Hate it because now I have to get the knife.
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Too true. I watched the Rajah clip and now I own a Rajah. I've seen the Espada clip and any guess what's gonna happen next? I mean come on guys, 600++ pounds and that didn't break it!
 
DngrRuss1 said:
At the Shot Show this year, they hung over 400 lbs (LT told me exactly how much weight- but I do not remember as of this writing) from the end of the Espada for 4 days- during the entire run of the show. They hung the weight, and started a display timer for all 4 days.
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The video of the SHOT show Espada lock test you're talking about is now on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyKysqWQzu0&feature=related

Regards,
3G
 
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