Karambit lockup

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Cagy

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Hello, I just bought an Emerson Karambit, and I was concerned about the liner lock, and how it locks up. Is this normal for liner lock to engage that far?
 
That's where my Combat Karambit locks up after a few hundred openings. My CQC-10 locks up a little farther to the right, but still within acceptable lockup. I'm not a fan of liner locks in general and am dissapointed that the Karambit's liner lock is thinner than Emerson's other knives.

That being said, I just sent out both knives for a titanium framelock conversion.
 
The locks tend to settle in their own place over time. Once they fit themselves after a couple hundred lockups they seem to tend to stay there. I wouldn't be concerned about it. Remeber these aren't steel lockbars, so some things will be different.

I don't have a picture of it, but my A100 locks up just a little later than your karambit. It moved to that position after about a month of daily heavy use, and hasn't budged since. If it ever hits the edge of the blade tang then just call Emerson and they'll take care of you, but I wouldn't expect that to happen.
 
tokerblue said:
That's where my Combat Karambit locks up after a few hundred openings. My CQC-10 locks up a little farther to the right, but still within acceptable lockup. I'm not a fan of liner locks in general and am dissapointed that the Karambit's liner lock is thinner than Emerson's other knives.

That being said, I just sent out both knives for a titanium framelock conversion.
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You can get a titanium framelock conversion? That sounds awesome.

EricV said:
The locks tend to settle in their own place over time. Once they fit themselves after a couple hundred lockups they seem to tend to stay there. I wouldn't be concerned about it. Remeber these aren't steel lockbars, so some things will be different.

I don't have a picture of it, but my A100 locks up just a little later than your karambit. It moved to that position after about a month of daily heavy use, and hasn't budged since. If it ever hits the edge of the blade tang then just call Emerson and they'll take care of you, but I wouldn't expect that to happen.
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That is reassuring. My mini A100 locks up early which is what I prefer. If it gets worse I will contact Emerson knives.
 
Hey Cagy, That liner lock looks AWEFUL! :mad:

if your looking to do a framelock (TI) conversion then I think your heading to right direction.

Here are a few knife makers you should be looking that does the knife modifications; Reese Weiland (hands down), The Sun ( Search Karg Knives on google), Ferrk. Out of these top three I personally prefer Mr Weiland's work.

Here is his site ---> http://www.reeseweilandknives.com/

Now I'll warn you this knife mods (framlock conversion) will become very very addictive :eek:

Good luck buddy :D
 
Cagy said:
You can get a titanium framelock conversion? That sounds awesome.
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hero5211314 mentioned some well respected people for the framelock conversion.

I sent mine to Nathawut (from the green forum) for customizing.
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Here's another thread with his work.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778913
 
tsuba said:
Soooooo nice !
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- Just so people aren't confused, that's not my karambit. I can't wait to see what Nath does with mine. I had a few interesting requests and am extremely anxious to get them back...
 
I just sent 5 Emersons to Nathwaut in Thailand to do framelock conversions. Two combat karambits, one mini CQC-15, one Horseman, and one Roadhouse. He is doing some very nice work.
 
Bimmer1 said:
I just sent 5 Emersons to Nathwaut in Thailand to do framelock conversions. Two combat karambits, one mini CQC-15, one Horseman, and one Roadhouse. He is doing some very nice work.
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- It's good to see that he seems to be very busy! Did you have any other customization requests or just the framelock conversions?
 
tokerblue said:
- It's good to see that he seems to be very busy! Did you have any other customization requests or just the framelock conversions?
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Just the framelock conversions. I'm keeping everything else pretty much factory standard. I would like ti bolsters and possibly some colored G-10 work done but I cannot afford it at this time.
 
That is absolutely beautiful and very functional. My super Karambit locks further to the right as well.
 
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