For a framelock lover I seem to be ending up with liner locks....JW Smith content!

[ARtsig1]

I just LOVE them framelocks. The lockup on the ones I have just seem to inspire a tremendous amount of confidence in them. The framelocks I currently have include two large sebbies, a J.W. Smith large Evolution, and I have a RJ Martin Avenger coming in the near future from a trade I made with Les R.(GREAT fella' I might add!). So what has occupied my pocket for the past couple of weeks.......an Obenauf large model 2 liner lock. Of course when you have the lockup that the Obie has I don't guess it really matters much whether it is a framelock or linerlock! I have found that the really good linerlock makers do indeed make really good linerlocks that will give you good solid lockup. With that in mind I just placed an order for a large J.W. Smith Evolution linerlock to match my large Evolution framelock. from having other linerlocks from this maker I know what to expect and that will be excellent and rock solid lockup. Here's a couple of pics from the website I purchased it from. Btw, this one does not have the recurve blade and will be the first Smith I've owned without a recurve blade!

 

[patrickb]

Very Nice Art. JW Smith is another maker from whom I'd like to purchase one day. Like you, I really like his recurve blades. I've been considering a 3 Inch Scimitar Linerlock Folder I came across. It's a real beauty, just my size preference and I love the blade shape. From what I've read, he makes a smooth opener as well.

Nicely done, be sure to post some pics of your own when you get a chance.

Here's the model I've been considering.

 

[ARtsig1]

JW really does know his way around knives. He builds in the same vein as Mike and Kit, meaning stout blades and stout liners with perfect lockup and fit/finish! I really like the scimitar and can tell you that you'll not be sorry!!