History of the 889 SBMF?

JD Mandrell

JD Mandrell

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OK, every so often when a thread pops up concerning the Buck/Strider 889SBMF, I hear some folks say the liner-lock on theirs is weak and won't hold very well.

I also see them describe the liner-lock on theirs as being "thin" and "Stainless Steel".

As you can see from this picture of mine from awhile back, the liner-lock on it is very thick and has a "case hardened" appearance.

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The lockup is as solid as a bank vault door, and it take alot of force to unlock it, making me wonder hwat on the earth could make it fail.

Have there been changes in the liner-lock of the SBMF since it's release, and it that why some of them seem to have liner-locks that are thinner adn weaker than newer ones?
 
889SBMF Idaho Stamp (that's a cool stamp all by itself on the tang).
Hasn't failed, yet. Just don't get a warm fuzzy bunny with the percentage of insertion when deployed.
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The Last Confederate said:
why some of them seem to have liner-locks that are thinner adn weaker than newer ones?
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The only thing I can come up with is the G-10 handled ones have thicker liner locks (than the glass reinforced nylon ones) for some reason??????
If I could take quality pics like you gentlemen I would post them to compare, but that may take me awhile :D
 
wh4f said:
The only thing I can come up with is the G-10 handled ones have thicker liner locks (than the glass reinforced nylon ones) for some reason??????
If I could take quality pics like you gentlemen I would post them to compare, but that may take me awhile :D
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I was reading TLC's post and was thinking he's got two beer head start on me today. He's usually dead on with his spelling.
So, I had two beers, took out the camera, and a mess of knives for photos.
Like Johnny Cash sang, "the beer I had for breakfast was pretty good so I had one for dessert".

There ya go Jim...knock back a few Buddy Wisers and the hand is steady.
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Buckaholic said:
"the beer I had for breakfast was pretty good so I had one for dessert".

There ya go Jim...knock back a few Buddy Wisers and the hand is steady.
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WOW Goose, another great song quoted in a thread!
Johnny Cash is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I fully intend to knock back a few tonight, maybe some Jack also, I will try for a few pics then ;)
 
Photo OP!!!! Here is my new BF site knife :). OD Green and loving it. I have not used to cut anything....yet.





jb4570
 
My liner looked thick enough, but the lock failed on me and closed in my hand. I sent it back to Buck today. I hope when I get it, or a replacement, back, the lock holds up.

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stdlrf11
 
stdlrf11 said:
My liner looked thick enough, but the lock failed on me and closed in my hand. I sent it back to Buck today. I hope when I get it, or a replacement, back, the lock holds up.

stdlrf11
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When your lock failed, how exactly did it fail? Did it disengage, bend, break, something else?? I'm just curious.
 
How dow you EDC your 889? Does everyone use the clip?
Shirt pocket or Paints.
Thanks
Jeff:confused:
 
Rear right hip pocket. Works out great.

I found the the checkering on the handles was too abrasive when the knife is clip carried in the front pants pocket. Hassle when digging for change or performing a stealth tactical itch.
 
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