Does this lockback knife exist?

natchezz

natchezz

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Hello BF friends!

I've been dreaming about a knife I would like to try, if it exists. Imagine this traditional knife being the size and thickness of a wooden or bone-handled GEC 15 (3.5" OAL), single blade of course, and having a lock similar what's on a Case mini Copperlock or one of the Bucks.

Does this exist? Or maybe it does, just longer OAL?

Thanks
 
If doing a Google Images search on 'lockback barlow knife', there seem to be quite a few out there. Based on how you describe it, that might be worth a look.
 
This Brother 1503 comes to mind because I just got it two days ago and it's still on my mind. Perhaps not what you have in mind but it does match your criteria. 3.5 inches closed, single blade, and the thickness should be pretty close to a GEC #15. Sunken joint too.
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I've always liked this Kershaw Corral Creek but it's only 3 3/8 inches closed. Also available with a Clip blade.
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Both knives are made in China if that's a concern.
 
Railsplitter said:
I'll second this suggestion. Mine is one of the older models. The new ones come with a removable pocket clip.
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I liked the hollow ground first version better. The 316 SS liners and bolsters are great. My oldest grandson has the older version. I picked up a new one in black rucarta at the store in Rogers Arkansas in 2019. The clip is removed on mine. It's a great one hand opener too with the long nail grooves on both sides.
 
natchezz said:
Whay did they go and ruin it with the pocket clip??? :D
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I don't know. But I didn't like the placement of the lanyard hole in the first model. The fit and finish on the AGR knives is almost always flawless.
 
natchezz said:
Yep, I have one and it's what got me dreaming about another knife like it but as thick as a GEC 15. :thumbsup:
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What is it you don't like about the mini copperlock? I have one as well and find it's a hard package to beat.

I actually dream of finding a liner lock version of it but I don't think that will ever happen.
 
natchezz said:
Hello BF friends!

I've been dreaming about a knife I would like to try, if it exists. Imagine this traditional knife being the size and thickness of a wooden or bone-handled GEC 15 (3.5" OAL), single blade of course, and having a lock similar what's on a Case mini Copperlock or one of the Bucks.

Does this exist? Or maybe it does, just longer OAL?

Thanks
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Rough Rider makes a great Barlow lock back.
Unfortunately the only blade shape is the one arm jack.

I actually got 2 of them and planned to grind them into a spear or clip but never got around to it.
The fit and finish are great on both and they lock up with no up and down like most of my GEC’s.

I do love my GEC lock backs but wish they could get that right.
 
ktataragasi said:
What is it you don't like about the mini copperlock?
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Never said I didn't like it. I do enjoy using it. I've just been thinking that it would be even better (for me) if it was thicker. I am not a fan of multi-blade traditionals. I prefer to carry a small fixed blade along with my single blade pocket knife.
 
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