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What do all of you think about this knife? I was thinking about ordering one of these tomorrow and I was just wondering if it is a good choice? Thanks for your info.
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CRKT BladeLOCK ????
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2 people on this forum said they almost cut themselves closing this blade.
I picked one up at a local dealer a few days ago. Opening and closing take a bit of getting used to. You have to press on the thumbstud to open or close it.
It seems a bit slow opening at first, but you can get used to it fairly easily. I recommend closing it carefully. On the other hand, I really can't see the need for "speed-closing" it to begin with.
Overall QC, fit and finish are top rate and ergonomics are very good.
BTW, the blade locks when closed, so it's safe in the tip-up position. But forget about "flipping".
I recommend trying one out before you buy. On the other hand, it's only a $50 outlay.
Good luck.
Dick
It seems a bit slow opening at first, but you can get used to it fairly easily. I recommend closing it carefully. On the other hand, I really can't see the need for "speed-closing" it to begin with.
Overall QC, fit and finish are top rate and ergonomics are very good.
BTW, the blade locks when closed, so it's safe in the tip-up position. But forget about "flipping".
I recommend trying one out before you buy. On the other hand, it's only a $50 outlay.
Good luck.
Dick
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Dick -- I'm really glad to read something positive about the knife. Have you perchance thought of writing a review for that forum?
Given the probably outcome of the new California statute re knives, those knives that are truly locked when shut are likely to find a very willing clientele. Sounds like an awful lot of knives that have been legal will suddenly become illegal. At least they included the sellers of hte POS stuff the gangstas apparently use. Stop that, and the punks will have to buy better knives. I'm sure that will really be of big benefit to the police.
I agree with your statement on the speed of closing knives. Unless I've got one open in hand, and suddenly experience an urgent call from mother nature with only a honey bucket to use, I think I can take a half second or so to safely close my knife. Can't help but wonder if the notion of drawing quickly hasn't somehow merged into the closure aspect.
Please write a thorough review, if you've the time and interest. Have put that knife on the back burner for a while, but it could get moved up the list. (Hint, hint.)
Take care,
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Asi es la vida
Bugs
Given the probably outcome of the new California statute re knives, those knives that are truly locked when shut are likely to find a very willing clientele. Sounds like an awful lot of knives that have been legal will suddenly become illegal. At least they included the sellers of hte POS stuff the gangstas apparently use. Stop that, and the punks will have to buy better knives. I'm sure that will really be of big benefit to the police.
I agree with your statement on the speed of closing knives. Unless I've got one open in hand, and suddenly experience an urgent call from mother nature with only a honey bucket to use, I think I can take a half second or so to safely close my knife. Can't help but wonder if the notion of drawing quickly hasn't somehow merged into the closure aspect.
Please write a thorough review, if you've the time and interest. Have put that knife on the back burner for a while, but it could get moved up the list. (Hint, hint.)
Take care,
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Asi es la vida
Bugs
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Sergiusz:
Another fair and balanced review. I can't really see how someone can cut themselves on the Blade Lock but maybe if they weren't careful it is possible. The ones I received worked perfectly. I would recommend it to all.
Another fair and balanced review. I can't really see how someone can cut themselves on the Blade Lock but maybe if they weren't careful it is possible. The ones I received worked perfectly. I would recommend it to all.
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I received my Blade LOCK today and I like it very much. The lock up is very good, there is no blade play in any direction. The overall fit and finish is very good also. It came just as my other CRKT knife, very sharp. All in all, for the price, I think that it is a very good knife.
John, Good luck with the Blade Lock. I found it took a bit a getting used to, but it can be handled with total safety.
Also, for tip-up carry, it is completely safe.
Ergonomics are very good, IMO. Overall, for the $, a "win-win" situation.
Enjoy
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Dick
Also, for tip-up carry, it is completely safe.
Ergonomics are very good, IMO. Overall, for the $, a "win-win" situation.
Enjoy
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Dick