Photos For the love of Lockbacks! (Traditionals only)

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

Not to seem like I'm toot'n my own horn or anything, but man am I glad I started this thread. So many great knives posted

 

[Prester John]

Not to seem like I'm toot'n my own horn or anything, but man am I glad I started this thread. So many great knives posted

It was a great idea, David.

 

[JohnDF]

Not to seem like I'm toot'n my own horn or anything, but man am I glad I started this thread. So many great knives posted

Ya, I think we're all happy you started this thread.

 

[Bugdoc]

Yup, lockbacks don't get enough love IMO

 

[d.r.h.]

Here's a little Case Executive I picked up during a Black Friday sale:

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

aw shucks fellas.

 

[pjsjr]

Enjoying this thread, thanks to Misplaced Hillbilly and all who have posted. I'm a Buck fan boy and have a 'few' lockbacks. These two were for the Buck Collectors Club some years ago. Preston

 

[d.r.h.]

One of my favorite lockbacks .... a Fällkniven TK3 in drowned oak.

 

[TLARbb]

Rough Rider Mini Trapper Backlock...

I like this Rough Rider lockback trapper!

Ed J

 

[JohnDF]

I like this Rough Rider lockback trapper!

Ed J

I hope yours was better than mine. I had to toss it in the trash because the lock didn't work and the fit and finish was horrible. I could have sent it back to the store but didn't think it was worth the hassle for a 12 dollar knife.

 

[TLARbb]

I hope yours was better than mine. I had to toss it in the trash because the lock didn't work and the fit and finish was horrible. I could have sent it back to the store but didn't think it was worth the hassle for a 12 dollar knife.

I don't have one. I'm sorry that yours was unsatisfactory. Maybe I'll hold off until I can find one to check it out before purchase.

I spent quite a while going thru this thread and it has been a great experience. I believe I've got a couple that will help fill out a couple of thin spots. I'll try to get photos after I get back from the dentist, weather permitting. I have really enjoyed the thread, so please accept my thanks to the OP who started the thread and all that have posted. Some really fine knives in this thread.


Ed J

 

[lambertiana]

My '76 Gerber FS1

Does that knife date to 1976? I am not completely familiar with Gerber knives, but I always thought that the blade grind with a definite transition shoulder at the ricasso dated to the 1980s at the earliest.

 

[Napalmsloth]

I’ve only had this Mini Copperlock for a few days, but is quickly earning a top spot in the carry rotation. It’s the perfect size for me. The same size as my favorite Canoe, just a little thinner.

 

[RoachBelly44]

Does that knife date to 1976? I am not completely familiar with Gerber knives, but I always thought that the blade grind with a definite transition shoulder at the ricasso dated to the 1980s at the earliest.

Could be. I have nothing technical to go on. I never tried to research it deeply. It once had a broken pin in the sheath that was shaped like a brass '76. So after just simple google skimming, found that they made this model that year and completely assumed. I wasn't around then. Lol.
You've already told me more in your post then I ever researched on it, so I'm sure you are correct.

 

[TLARbb]

I didn't get back before dark, so no pics today. Maybe tomorrow will be more cooperative.

Ed J

 

[veitsi_poika]

 

[TPVT]

a 110 in OD micarta? had to....

 

[TPVT]

back-to-back! but, i kinda have to show these ....



gec 72 and 42.

 

[d.r.h.]

Here's a LionSteel Opera dressed in some nice ram horn.

 

[Hickory n steel]