Compression lock

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cw821

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I've been looking at the spyderco paramilli. I have looked all over, though I cant seem to use the search function, i think it's a glitch with my netscape....anyway, i can't seem to find any info on the compression lock.

I checked out Spyderco's site and forums and there isn't much info there either. How does it work in comparison, function and strength, compared to a normal liner lock? It looks to me like it's no different that a regular liner lock, just that it operates on the back side. Is this right, or is there more to it?
 
There is discussion of this in other threads, to be sure. Most have said that the compression lock is better and stronger and more secure than the liner lock. I am inclined to agree. I also like the fact that many compression-lock-equipped knives use a milled section on the tang to engage the lock bar for holding the knife closed, rather than a ball-bearing detent.

I like the Paramilitary (I have one, though I don't carry it), but I did not like the fact that the blade grind goes right up to the tang, so I used a Dremel drill to grind a small, crescent-shaped "choil" at the base of the blade. It makes it easier to sharpen the knife.

-Jeffrey
 
cw821 said:
is this the area of the knife you are talking about?

http://wfoquads.tripod.com/guns.html
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That is exactly the area of the knife I am talking about.

I strongly dislike the design of that edge, going right up to the tang like that.

I sharpen on a Spyderco Ceramic Whetstone, and it's rectangular, and beveled at the corner. It cannot accurately go up to that part of the knife without doing ugly things to that tiny concave curvature of the bevel where it meets the tang, or the tang of the knife, or both.

I really wish Spyderco was consistent in grinding that choil into these knives. I don't see a purpose served by not doing so, especially considering it presents resharpening issues.

-Jeffrey
 
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