Compression lock generational observations

nccole said:
Heavier than the G10 versions. I have never seen a Ti knife that is lighter than its G10 or Frn sibling. A SS handled is the only thing that would be heavier.
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The fluted carbon fiber (CF) will probably be light, the fluted titanium will probably be heavier than the G-10 version. ;)
 
dericdesmond said:
The one on my yoji 2 pinches me when I open her. Must be holding her different then the others. Still love it and the compression lock though.
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My para 2 pinches my index finger sometimes. I think its just the nature of the comp lock being on top the knife. That i think is the only draw back and its not even an issue really. All you gotta do is be conscience of it and hold that particular blade a little different.
 
Just got my Super Leaf, today. It's very impressive. I owned a Lil Temp and an early Para and both were clumsy and had a lot of bladeplay. Not so, here. This thing is silky smooth and locks up like a vault. Pure Spyderco.
 
I had a PM2 for a while and just wasn't a fan of the lock. I replaced it with the Military and have been more than happy with the knife.
 
Ken44 said:
Thanks. I need to go back and check that thread out. The fluted CF Para 2 sounds like a dream knife. Imagine how light it would be.
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nccole said:
Heavier than the G10 versions. I have never seen a Ti knife that is lighter than its G10 or Frn sibling. A SS handled is the only thing that would be heavier.
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I think you may have overlooked the CF(carbon fiber) part in my post.
 
nccole said:
I have the Junior with the comp lock. It is difficult to hold the lock bar over and flick it closed. It is my understanding from a video I watched that it is purposefully made such that the lock bar cannot travel so far as to be completely contact free of the blade. It goes along with the giant choil as safety feature. I still really like it, and it is getting a little easier to flick closed without a second hand or a thigh to press the blade on. I also understand that knife had to use the comp lock because it is basically the only lock that would fit with the physical design of the knife. I will have the green PM2 when it comes out to compare a second comp lock to but for now only the Junior.
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Thank you for noting this. I had settled on the idea that my Junior was a bit uncharacteristically wonky as far as smoothness in closing/opening by depressing the comp lock tab + slight wrist flick (compared to my other comp lock Spyders). Now it's clear that the friction is intentional. Good to know!
 
nccole said:
Heavier than the G10 versions. I have never seen a Ti knife that is lighter than its G10 or Frn sibling. A SS handled is the only thing that would be heavier.
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The Leek and the CRKT Eros are very similar designs, both by Ken Onion. The silhouettes are almost identical closed although the blade shapes are quite different. The CRKT with Ti scales on both sides and an integral lock weighs just a little more than an ounce. The Leek with G10 scales weighs 2.9 ounces. Of course, they're not so much siblings as cousins and the Eros scales are pretty unique.
 
Another interesting (and relatively early) compression lock was on the "S" knife. It is just a hair bigger than the DragonFly - and the compression lock seems to give you a completely different feel than on the bigger knives. When it locks open, it gives you a delicate little "click" as opposed to the satisfying "clunk" you get when flipping open the PM2 or SuperLeaf.

TedP
 
The Junior is my only comp lock experience, but I would describe the sound more as a little click rather than a clunk when opening also. I would guess it is physically smaller on that knife than the PM2.
 
J85909266 said:
Just got my Super Leaf, today. It's very impressive. I owned a Lil Temp and an early Para and both were clumsy and had a lot of bladeplay. Not so, here. This thing is silky smooth and locks up like a vault. Pure Spyderco.
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Can't seem to put my Superleaf down - I love everything about it except the clip (it flexes back and forth). The "clink" sound the knife makes when you disengage the lock and flip it closed with one hand makes up for it. :)
 
symphonyincminor said:
Can't seem to put my Superleaf down - I love everything about it except the clip (it flexes back and forth). The "clink" sound the knife makes when you disengage the lock and flip it closed with one hand makes up for it. :)
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The wire clip doesn't bother me, actually. I like the more gentle, giving nature of the clip, as opposed to the alternative. When a stout, rigid clip snags, something is getting broken.

But yes, the solidarity and smooth operation of the compression lock in this example is flawless. Flicks out with authority and swings shut with a resounding click. No play to be found in any position.

Do the Yojimbo 2 and Para 2 Comp locks show a similar level of flawless mechanics?
 
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