compesson lock

This might be obvious, but you can't see it from the picture. As the liner moves toward the opposite side of the lock when opened, the space between the tang and the stop pin gets smaller because the back side of the tang is tapered. I love the compression lock and the Para. I've said it before and I'll keep saying it, it is pure genius.
 
And once you get to the ATR, you'll realy understand why this is the lock of kings. It feels even more robust than my Manix, and is smoother than my Benchmade 941. Plus, unlike a liner or backlock, you can just withdraw the complock and flip the knife closed like an Axis lock, but without any of the maintenence issues.

The question is, what's going to be the next Comp lock?
 
mark greenman said:
The question is, what's going to be the next Comp lock?
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I'm still waiting out on the Lil' Temp 2.

Practically, I'm really not sure, I would've thought the Millie like Lycosa said, but the stop lock might be going on it instead.
 
i just arranged a trade for a para military.

ill let you guys know what i think, should be here by next weekend.
 
I like compression locks a lot, never had one that failed.
Here is another picture of a compression type lock:
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Gull wing---Nice pics and nice leaf blade folder!! Morimotom--- You made a GREAT trade. Report back on your P-military.
 
This seems like it would be at least as strong as the axis or K'shaw bump/offset/mojo locks.Appreciate the diagram and pictures.
 
Lycosa said:
Gull wing---Nice pics and nice leaf blade folder!! Morimotom--- You made a GREAT trade. Report back on your P-military.
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got the para.

the compression lock is interesting indeed. i can certainly see wherein lies the inherent strength. it will take some getting used to as far as closing, but i am nonetheless impressed with the overall design.

the blade is shorter than expected, not a bad thing, only an observation.

i think it is a fine edc.
 
The only compression lock I am familiar with is on my 2 ATR's - one of these is in serious danger of becoming my EDU. I'm going to second ( maybe third or fourth?) the question - why not more designs using this lock?This seems to have everything : 1.) easy open ( so do a lot of other designs) 2.) Easy close - never have been able to understand why a easy opening knife makes any kind of sence when coupled with a two hands and a grunt closing action? 3.) When ( not if) you finally either wear it out or simply abuse it past reason - this lock is very un-likely to hurt you when it goes. My guess is that you would be more likely to break a blade before this lock fails..
Anyone got any insight from a toolmaker's perspective on how much time goes into making a compression lock compared to other lock designs? Steels are pretty much steel - but labour inputs are the killer.
 
I recall some time in the vague past that Sal said something about specific machining needed for it, but given that it's been used in the Salsa (Taiwan?), US (Ti ATR, Lil' Temp &c), and Japan (VG-10 ATR), I'm not sure that's so much of an issue now.

I'm not really sure why more people don't like it either.:confused:
 
As far as locks go,its my favorite.. I am sad that my para mili is one of the few knives available with a compression lock......
 
At first, I found the Comp. lock awkward. It was my first one. After seeing the YouTube VDO with a P.Mil. being manipulated with one hand, a little practice was all it took until it felt like second nature to operate this fantastic folding knife. Are you practicing---Morimotom?
 
been practicing for a few days.

while not as instinctive for me as a liner/frame lock, i have gotten somewhat adept at one hand closing. i still feel more comfortable looking while i disengage the lock. but it is certainly well thought out.

i do like the fact that my fingers never have to cross under the blade to properly close the knife.
 
Do you prefer the P-Mil. over the Millie, now? Is this your EDC? No fingers in front of the blade is good! My next folder will be a friction folder---no lock. I want to really test my knife skills!
 
i still prefer the millie and the larger blade. but the para got some use yesterday. had some shower/plumbing problems and needed to scrap and cut away some caulking.

para got the call. unfortunately i chipped about 1/16" off the tip. but a little reprofiling on the edge pro, and its as good as new.

i got it used, and the previous owner had reprofiled the edge to a ridiculously acute angle, im guessing between 8-10 degrees per side. i cleaned it up and evened it out, but it is still super thin. it will certainly see some use, but not as an edc.

i typically edc a custom variety folder. but i am definitely appreciating spyderco's many attributes.

when the d2 foliage para is released you can bet ill be in line!
 
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