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- Dec 29, 2003
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I wanted a Lochsa after first setting eyes on it. When I first saw it, Scott's 1+ year wait list seemed unattainable, especially for a newbie like me. Fast forward twelve months and I own a couple of customs and have learned so much here at BF. I now know how the custom knife industry 'works' and I kick myself for not getting on Scott's list a year ago. In any event, I'm now on his list and I've been looking for a preowned Lochsa for some time.
Just this week, Greg aka Raindrop here at BF contacted me with a NIB Lochsa to sell. We worked out a fair deal and after overnighting him a M.O. yesterday, Raindrop thoughtfully offered to ship the knife to me on the same day. Thanks Greg, it was a pleasure.
This is the framelock by which all other framelocks should be measured. This is *the* perfect knife. I am done buying knives, its all over well maybe another Obenauf or a small version of this Lochsa if Scott ever decides to make one :~)
First impressions were all positive. I know many here have set themselves up with so much anticipation for a knife, that when you finally get it in hand, nothing could live up to the expectations. Well, that didnt happen with the Lochsa. The only item that surprised me was that it was larger in person than I anticipated. With a ~3.5 blade, its the largest in my collection. Surprisingly, it carries well in the hand or the pocket. I took off the clip and I like the look. The frame/handle is smooth in both texture and in the opening action and lockup is completed with an audible twang.
Scotts found a way to marry aesthetics and function in a manner thats unparalleled. Milled from a solid piece of Titanium, the Lochsas roots are evident, but Ill skip the Sebenza comparisons. Items like the slanted, grooved thumbstud and star shaped pivot screw illustrate its unique charm. These touches ooze class, but its clear that this is a tool. S30V blade and titanium frame are confidence inspiring. The finish contains an incomparable contrast between the blasted flat surface and smoother, brushed beveled edges. Its these geometrical bevels, unique one piece construction and the two part lanyard hole(s) that combine in this seemingly *perfect* package.
And lastly, it's easy to get nice photos when your subject looks like this :~)
Just this week, Greg aka Raindrop here at BF contacted me with a NIB Lochsa to sell. We worked out a fair deal and after overnighting him a M.O. yesterday, Raindrop thoughtfully offered to ship the knife to me on the same day. Thanks Greg, it was a pleasure.
This is the framelock by which all other framelocks should be measured. This is *the* perfect knife. I am done buying knives, its all over well maybe another Obenauf or a small version of this Lochsa if Scott ever decides to make one :~)
First impressions were all positive. I know many here have set themselves up with so much anticipation for a knife, that when you finally get it in hand, nothing could live up to the expectations. Well, that didnt happen with the Lochsa. The only item that surprised me was that it was larger in person than I anticipated. With a ~3.5 blade, its the largest in my collection. Surprisingly, it carries well in the hand or the pocket. I took off the clip and I like the look. The frame/handle is smooth in both texture and in the opening action and lockup is completed with an audible twang.
Scotts found a way to marry aesthetics and function in a manner thats unparalleled. Milled from a solid piece of Titanium, the Lochsas roots are evident, but Ill skip the Sebenza comparisons. Items like the slanted, grooved thumbstud and star shaped pivot screw illustrate its unique charm. These touches ooze class, but its clear that this is a tool. S30V blade and titanium frame are confidence inspiring. The finish contains an incomparable contrast between the blasted flat surface and smoother, brushed beveled edges. Its these geometrical bevels, unique one piece construction and the two part lanyard hole(s) that combine in this seemingly *perfect* package.
And lastly, it's easy to get nice photos when your subject looks like this :~)
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