Firsts? Who invented what in the knife industry?

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:cool: Very interesting thread. Although I am not qualified to contribute anything to it, I hope that the thread will continue and be marked so that it will be a good reference. Like many things in technology and science, I suspect that a large number of these "firsts" are open to debate and interpreation:

Who first developed an underwater breathing system for divers (SCUBA)?

Who first developed a self-powered vehicle (automobile)?

Who first outlined the theory of evolution?

Who first made effecive breech-loading firearms?

All of hese are open to debate and inerpretation.
Faiaoga
 
Who was the first to look at a chicken and say "I'm gonna eat the next thing that comes outta it"?
 
Didn't Rick Hinderer invent something for the frame lock, to keep it from over extending? Can't remember what it's called.

Also, if I remember correctly, some gentleman somewhere in South America invented the IBKS system for flippers. If I remember right, he owns the patent, but lets anyone use it if they send him a knife to prove they can do it correctly.
 
Don't forget the Lake and Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS).

REKAT and their "rolling lock".

Grant Hawk and his "Deadbolt Over Grabstep" (D.O.G) Lock.
 
corwise said:
Didn't Rick Hinderer invent something for the frame lock, to keep it from over extending? Can't remember what it's called.

Also, if I remember correctly, some gentleman somewhere in South America invented the IBKS system for flippers. If I remember right, he owns the patent, but lets anyone use it if they send him a knife to prove they can do it correctly.
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Ikoma Korth Bearing System

Rick first used the LBS (Lock Bar Stabilizer).
 
Benchmade BM-42 Bali-Song

First in a balisong;

Titanium steel handle
Channel solid titanium handle
Anodized titanium balisong handle
Balisong latch gate
Balisong spring latch
Torx screw pivot pin
 
Anyone who cannot see the difference between the Schrade lock of the 1930s and the Walker Lock of the 1970-80s cannot be convinced do not waste your time talking to them. The brass linerlock did nothing except make folding screwdrivers a little safer to use, The Walker linerlock revolutionized the knife industry.

The frontlock mentioned is actually a mid-lock and was not invented in the 20th century, but in the 18th or 19th century by English cutlers.

I do not like to come in here and dispute anyone, once in a while I feel compelled.
 
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