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Eli Chaps

Eli Chaps

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Pu-u-u-ullleeeeezzzzeee, make a 503-501ish mid-back lock knife. Make it available in the Custom Shop.

Pleeeeezzzzeeeee...

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Eli Chaps said:
Pu-u-u-ullleeeeezzzzeee, make a 503-501ish mid-back lock knife. Make it available in the Custom Shop.

Pleeeeezzzzeeeee...

:thumbsup::):p
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Ok, school me. What's the advantage of a mid-lock over the existing 501/503 (full-lock?)?
 
So easy to use one-handed.

I'm not overly hung up on opening a knife one handed, but after I've cut something, I like being able to manipulate my knife with one hand.

Mid-locks make that very easy to do.
 
Eli Chaps said:
So easy to use one-handed.

I'm not overly hung up on opening a knife one handed, but after I've cut something, I like being able to manipulate my knife with one hand.

Mid-locks make that very easy to do.
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Gotcha. Learn something new everyday :)
 
I’ve learned how to open and close a back lock 501, 55, 110 and 112 with one hand and do it safely even some slip joints. After a while it became natural and I don’t even have think about it.
 
It sounds neat, but I'm afraid it would introduce some lock rock into what is currently a pretty solid lockup. I can open/close it one handed too. To close, I just spin it around and my thumb is on the lock.
 
Eli Chaps said:
So easy to use one-handed.

I'm not overly hung up on opening a knife one handed, but after I've cut something, I like being able to manipulate my knife with one hand.

Mid-locks make that very easy to do.
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This I don't understand. The One mid lock I have seems really awkward to close one handed. I must be doing something wrong. With the regular back lock like on the 110 closing comes so natural, I don't even have to think about it.

O.B.
 
DeSotoSky said:
A mid lock 501... wouldn't that be a 532? They are about the same size.
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I think the 532 is bigger and it's not a regular production item.


BuckShack said:
It sounds neat, but I'm afraid it would introduce some lock rock into what is currently a pretty solid lockup. I can open/close it one handed too. To close, I just spin it around and my thumb is on the lock.
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Thanks for the "spin around-thumb" idea. I'm gonna start trying that! I have a bunch of mid-locks and none of them have rock. But yes, I wouldn't want that to happen either.


Old Biker said:
This I don't understand. The One mid lock I have seems really awkward to close one handed. I must be doing something wrong. With the regular back lock like on the 110 closing comes so natural, I don't even have to think about it.

O.B.
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Interesting. I find mid-locks so natural. I just slide my fingers up a bit. My middle finger rests on the tang and my index finger puts a tiny bit of pressure on the spine while my thumb depresses the lock.



For the record, in no way am I anti-tail lock, I'd just like the option of a mid-lock. :)
 
I agree 100%. I can open and close a 110 1 handed no problem.

Old Biker said:
This I don't understand. The One mid lock I have seems really awkward to close one handed. I must be doing something wrong. With the regular back lock like on the 110 closing comes so natural, I don't even have to think about it.

O.B.
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I figure if I say it long enough, one day it might happen. Wishful thinking I know. :D;):cool::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
The 532 and 501 are not the same but very similar in size I would say getting someone like @skblades to work on a nice somewhat economic, the 532 is usually a tad pricey, variant in some nice steels like 440C or 154CM would be one of the best options for what you want and I support it.

A 532 in 440C w/ Paperstone handles for something unique and probably as inexpensive as one can hope for with a 532.
 
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