I've had a c303 , partially serrated and a c305 also partially serrated. The assisted opening is what drew me to them. When the blades are locked they seem to have a noticable amount of play and the aluminum and nylon handles seem a little fragile. Anyone have experience with these? The blade are also made of POS 420 steel.
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Leathermann Liner Locks
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I love Victorinox multi-tools, but if they ever made a folder, I probably wouldn't buy one. Companies really ought to stick to their specialties. That's why it's always a bad idea to buy the first model year of a car redesign; none of the bugs have been worked out. Hopefully Leatherman can start using premium steels and remove the play you're talking about and make durable handles, but meanwhile, I'd stay away.
Vic already makes folders. Quite good, too.
Leatherman also makes some premium steel knives. At least more premium.
I have to say my interest of piqued. Leatherman seems to offer a presumably US made knive that starts around $20 retail. Gotta give them credit for going after that market.
Leatherman also makes some premium steel knives. At least more premium.
I have to say my interest of piqued. Leatherman seems to offer a presumably US made knive that starts around $20 retail. Gotta give them credit for going after that market.
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I was referring to more of a blade-oriented folding knife like Leatherman has put out. Victorinox does have multitools with a locking blade, but the blade lock is more of a secondary safety to the backsprings. My point was more that if I wanted a folder, I'd go with Spyderco or Buck for that price range. If I want a multitool, I'll go to Victorinox or Leatherman.
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Take it back! Spyderco started off as a manufacturer of sharpeners. Just imagine if they had only stuck to their specialty.
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I think I know what you mean, but your example is still not a good one. Many of the Vic 111mm (4 3/8") such as the OHT really are lockblade folders that happen to have a few extra tools. IMO they are definitely closer to a Buck 110 or Scrade LB5 than a multi. Just my .02
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I really disagree with you if you think that the 111mm SAKs have lockup nearly as good as something like a 110. A 110 is a pretty bad example because it's considered-rightfully-to be a fixed blade when it's opened. I would definitely be very wary of using my Outrider (locking 111) or a liner lock Vic on anything that requires torquing of the blade. The lock is more of a supplement to the backspring than a sturdy lock. Vic's are my favorite production knives, and as a SOSAK member I can say with no shame that Victorinox knives are cheap, and because they're cheap they need to have tolerances. Their locks are certainly not what you'd expect from a dedicated $25-30 folder because a large part of their price tag is the other stuff in the knife, though they are very, very high quality and their locks are incredible giving consideration to the price and situation.