Favorite Lockbacks?

I'm with Pinnah too. It's not just the size, but thickness and profile. The 110 especially is thick, heavy, long, and broad in the beam (is that a Buck 110 in your pocket or . . . . ?). I will keep pumping the Copperlock though, which has a very pocket friendly profile for a knife 4.25" long. The only unfriendly feature is the "hump" or peak on the clip blade. One member upthread ground his down and there is a wharncliffe version. The Mini Copperlock fits firmly into what I called the gent knife(which I am expanding for this purpose to encompass anything under 3.875" long give or take).

Pinnah, if you wear carpenter pants, do you ever put your knife in the "rule" pocket? That long narrow deep one? That could be a great place to carry beasts if it isnt too deep.

Anyway, there are more things to a traditional knife than just appearance and materials. The folding hunter types certainly qualify, but are closer in some respects to the Military and its ilk than to slipjoint traditionals. If you are interested in a different knife experience with lockback security, consider the size of the beastie and its blade profile.

Anyway, YMMV.
 
Boker "Fellow" lock back (not shown in photo), currently for sale at $299. (google for it) Devin Thomas SS damascus blade and ebony scales.

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MarkPinTx said:
Pinnah, if you wear carpenter pants, do you ever put your knife in the "rule" pocket? That long narrow deep one? That could be a great place to carry beasts if it isnt too deep.
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HEH!! Nope. That's where I carry my (bent and dirty) reading glasses.

I've tried to carry my glasses in my shirt pocket, but every time I bend over to pick up something, I loose another pair. I go through the fool things like candy.

I refuse to get librarian leashes and refuse to admit things are bad enough that I need bifocals. I may be "of a certain" age, but denial is a strong positive force in my life.

Anyway, YMMV.
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Or, as we say on the AT, HYOH (hike your own hike)
 
More I thought about it, you said you like them loose in the pocket and having something kind of confined in that rule pocket could actually cause your pants to "sway." I sometimes have that problem when I put a beastie in cargo pants pockets: it will whap on my leg or even whack into doorways sometimes.

I will say this, I wear jeans and khakis a lot. Sometimes even nice trousers, slacks or a suit. The copperlock can be carried even in nice wool pants. It's a little long for the front pocket unless you stick an end in the change subpocket if your pants have one, but works fine in back. That is saying something for such a big (long) knife. Of course, its pretty goofy because if you are wearing that kind of pants it's likely that the folks around you would be fairly appalled should you whip out a 4" knife to clean your nails or clip a thread.
 
Might as well put my Boker Damascus up seeing as you inspired me to dig it out and clean it up today. I carried it around for a while and got a few scuffs in the pocket. Really should have had a sheath made. Great quality and if I ever get around to selling, a good buy as well.

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Althoug it comes with a belt sheath and is the same length as a Buck 112, the Buck 500 Duke is very slim and can be carried easily in a pocket.

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The one that started me off-Toledo Australia 420 stainless-it wobbles its loose its the knife Ive owned second longest.Thats why its my favourite.
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51OT
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Style plus quality
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German precision-the way it clicks not snaps open.I love it.
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Guys thanks for all the responses and sorry for my lack of further input.

I did buy a GEC#99 in orange. And the #72 in Micarta looks great. I will look through all the posts.
 
meako, let me ask you a couple of questions about those nice lockbacks:

That Boker is gorgeous! What are those stunning scales? What model is it and do you know if it's still available?

On the 5OTs, what difference do you notice in the carbon vs. stainless (Schrade+) versions?

Thanks,

Andrew
 
pinnah said:
I just totally dig my 51OT. It has totally blown away all other traditionals in the kitchen. It's like a portable chef's knife. Great belly and depth. Thin, flat grind. Wow.
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I agree about the 51OT — it's the beavertail Schrade to me — but the originals go for such absurd prices that I stooped and got the Taylor Schrade version instead. It works OK, you know. I'll see how it holds up, but for now I'm "satisficed."
 
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meako, (snip....)
On the 5OTs, what difference do you notice in the carbon vs. stainless (Schrade+) versions?
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Hope meako weighs in. I can report what I've seen comparing Schrade's carbon vs their Schrade+. Bottom line is that I like them both.

Schrade's carbon steel is something that everybody should experience. It's very hard. Takes a bit more work to sharpen compared to Opinel's carbon but it holds an edge wonderfully. Great stuff to whittle with. I think Schrades carbon was hardened in the 58Rc range.

The most common Schrade + was 440A, becoming 420HC in the last few years. (forgetting the date of teh roll over). The 440A impresses me. It too is reportedly to have been hardened in the 58Rc range (based on very, very, very - you can't possibly doubt it - internet forum reporting <ahem>). It's a schooch more finicky in the final honing stages (for me, anyhow) but I wouldn't hesitate to get more Schrade USA with Schrade +.
 
Thanks, pinnah. I appreciate the info. and your experience with these steels.

And thanks to a very generous gesture by markpmc, I'll soon have a Schrade + 5OT to try out. :)

Andrew
 
Hi Andrew -that Boker is washboard bone-looks great .Its called simply Boker Tree brand lockback.It's similar in size to the 51OT so a good handfull . I'll try to PM the link to you.There are a couple of washboards available but I'm not sure if this exact one is.
Re the OTG s to be honest I don't use them.Also Its the first time Ive noticed that 2 are carbon and one is stainless. All are good and sharp.
cheers.
 
meako said:
Hi Andrew -that Boker is washboard bone-looks great .Its called simply Boker Tree brand lockback.It's similar in size to the 51OT so a good handfull . I'll try to PM the link to you.There are a couple of washboards available but I'm not sure if this exact one is.
Re the OTG s to be honest I don't use them.Also Its the first time Ive noticed that 2 are carbon and one is stainless. All are good and sharp.
cheers.
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It looks similar to the old Boker 1000 and 4100 lockbacks....
 
meako,

Thanks for your info. and your PM. But I wish I hadn't seen your pretty Boker washboard---now I want one! :D

Andrew
 
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