Photos For the love of Lockbacks! (Traditionals only)

[Railsplitter]

Vintage Puma 4-Star variations.

Puma 4-Star, 700 Series by Wouter | Sere, on Flickr

Outstanding trio!

 

[TheFactor]

 

[Spaten]

 

[Un-Chained]

At first I thought this as just another novelty thing. Then I noticed the stamp as I do know of the company, so I bit on it. Upon arrival, I was impressed as Jeff-mamba mentions above. Very little to no rock or play unless forced, and one of the sharpest blades and smoothest actions of any factory knife I’ve owned. Pinchable, tight snap and lock up. A slim yet hefty number.

 

[sunknife]

Gitty up that's a cool Knife, Gus.

 

[afishhunter]

TheFactor What model KW?
The dash is a little different from the T2000 I drove for a while.

Nice Tideout you have there.

 

[TheFactor]

CaseXX Tribal lock blue and black carbon fiber g10 weave

 

[Gonzalo]

Old German lockback. Never been able to find information about the tang stamp.

 

[baxtrom]

It’s not a photo but close enough - a film showing the semi automised manufacturing of EKA 88. Maybe it will interest someone.
The EKA 88 is one of few Swedish folders, made by the classical knife company EKA in the city of Eskilstuna. They’ve been making folders since the late 18 hundreds but I assume the robots are somewhat newer, although they look pretty old too

 

[wouter1967]

With me since 1993.

Puma 970 Game Warden, 1983 by Wouter | Sere, on Flickr

 

[Steven65]

Some Ryuichi Kawamura goodness.

 

[mbkr]

 

[Headwinds]

At the thrifty end of the spectrum.......

 

[JohnDF]

Gorgeous Trio of Lockbacks.

 

[Steven65]

Gorgeous Trio of Lockbacks.

Thank you Sir.

 

[Castnet]

Beautiful pair of Billy Imel lock backs one ivory one stag.

 

[TheFactor]

 

[Hyesouljah]

Some Ryuichi Kawamura goodness.

Absolutely incredible sir. Thanks for sharing. I need to look into this maker

 

[Steven65]

Absolutely incredible sir. Thanks for sharing. I need to look into this maker

Thank you Sir. His work is spectacular.........

 

[black mamba]

My favorite BIG locker, this 40 year old 5 inch Western 542.