Inexpensive framelocks

tarsier

tarsier

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Several other companies offer inexpensive framelock knives, such as the Camillus EDC. These knives have been well received, appear to be selling well, and are considered good values. What I would love to see is a $40-$50 framelock knife from Spyderco, similar to the EDC, but with a non-recurved drop point blade and (of course) a thumbhole. Such a knife would be great for outdoor activities - very easy to clean and maintain, easy to field sharpen, and have a simple, reliable lock.

Anybody else like to see this?
 
I like the sound of it. I would think that an experimental model the size of say a Delica or Rookie or Native or Calypso, Jr, etc... well, you get the idea. I bet there has already been dialog at Spyderco about such a knife. Sal, are you listening? Any chance that y'all (sorry but I am from the South :D ) might come out with a framelock? It would seem like a great way to diversify the product line a little more, kind of like y'all did with the compression lock. Well tarsier, I like the idea anyway. We'll just have to wait to see if it ever happens.
 
SS Cricket will be a frame lock, but the blade would be reverse s though.
 
I hadn't thought about this before, but is your request for a framelock functional kind of request?

The reason I ask is that IMO, the compression lock as implemented in the salsa aluminum may be funtionaly better than than a framelock.

If you like the "feel" of the framelock then the Ti Salsa better fills the bill.
 
I had my Camillus EDC customized by having the thumb stud replaced by a spydie-style thumb hole.

I love it, but would have prefered a true spyderco.
 
DaveH,

Unfortunately, I don't own a compression lock knife yet and have never even handled one. So, I don't have enough knowledge to compare them, beyond what I can glean from previous "favorite lock" threads here.

Here is what I like about my framelock EDC:

1. I like the way it feels when my grip is reinforcing the lock. I know about the susceptibility to torque failure, but I never experience this problem in my use.

2. I don't like open slots on the side of a lockback knife, but they are a great combination with a framelock. I can muck up this knife as much as I want, and cleaning it is just a matter of hosing it out. Don't have to worry about some grit staying in there.

3. I like the dead simple concept of the framelock. I look at it, and can see if it is engaged, if it is wearing too much, if there is any blockage that needs to be cleaned out, etc. Everything is open and accessible.

If the compression lock can match these attributes and is put into a drop point knife in the $40-$50 range, I would buy it. IMHO, what the EDC needs to make it a better knife is a little less attention to stylish appearance and a little more of that ugly but ergonomic Spyderco magic. Plus a thumbhole...;) :)
 
A framelock Spyderco would be a great knife! While I think the compression lock is great, a well made framelock is outstanding. I would like to see framelocks implimented on some of the more high end knives Spyderco makes. For example, a full size Military with a frame lock and S30V steel would have to be one of the best knives ever made! Using the framelock on cheaper knives is a great idea too. Kershaw has had great success with it's line of Vapor knives. Go to any Walmart, and they are the knives that are always sold out. Existing Spyderco models would be greatly improved by adding the framelock. I hope that Spyderco will consider this.
 
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