Lion Steel "Roundhead" Euro-Barlow

Interesting video. Boy does that back square sit proud when closed. And I'm not sure what I expected, but I just always assume that the covers, springs, and liners will be completely flush on a good traditional. Obviously not so, given the far different build process on this knife. But I can give up on a few aesthetics for a big leap in innovation.


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knifeswapper said:
I actually called it that because I had made enough money shorting the euro to pay for the run.... (just kidding)

I think I have made it clear before that with so many people having agenda's, unique tastes, vendor loyalties, etc.; I do not get too hung up on the vocal minorities. It would be great if we all agreed, but then the makers would just be selling one knife. I put my money up, I outline what I want, and I live with the popularity once folks have them in-hand. If it is a boom, great. If it is a bust, I don't make it again. That's all I know to do.
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and that's why we respect you and the collector knives brand!
 
I may pick up a CF knife if there is one left when they hit the open market, but the individually-radiused components wierd me out a bit. Maybe it's a requirement as I assume these are not hand finished, but wouldn't a nice flat backspring area be preferable to the hotdog-in-bun effect of an individually-radiused backspring, liners and scales? I might be making something of of nothing, but it looks a little odd from the brief views in the video. And as he mentioned, it's a prototype anyway.

Overall, I'm sure this will be a successful project and hopefully the first iteration in a series of slipjoint patterns in premium steels.
 
polymerhead said:
I may pick up a CF knife if there is one left when they hit the open market, but the individually-radiused components wierd me out a bit. Maybe it's a requirement as I assume these are not hand finished, but wouldn't a nice flat backspring area be preferable to the hotdog-in-bun effect of an individually-radiused backspring, liners and scales? I might be making something of of nothing, but it looks a little odd from the brief views in the video. And as he mentioned, it's a prototype anyway.

Overall, I'm sure this will be a successful project and hopefully the first iteration in a series of slipjoint patterns in premium steels.
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you make some good points -- but i think we all should remember that this isn't a traditional made with modern materials, but something more akin to a hybrid of traditional and modern knife-making. when seen in that light, the old conventions of what should or shouldn't be going on design-wise fall away for me, and something innovative emerges.
 
videorecipes said:
you make some good points -- but i think we all should remember that this isn't a traditional made with modern materials, but something more akin to a hybrid of traditional and modern knife-making. when seen in that light, the old conventions of what should or shouldn't be going on design-wise fall away for me, and something innovative emerges.
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That's the way I see it. If it was made just as the others have been in the past it would only be a clone of those who have cloned previous runs. I think the word "hybrid" fits well for a desrciption as the pattern is not new but all else is. Im pretty excited about these and getting to see what may be common place 5-10 yrs from now. Heck, this prototype maybe the last innovative step before pocket lasers. :D
 
Wow, that video is stunning. I love the radius'ed everything. As someone who doesn't like pinned knives and only owns one non-SAK traditional, this is the knife I've been looking for.
 
I'm joining in with videorecipes & KBA & I'm going to join the I like it just the way it is crowd.

I've been a fan of Queen's D2 for years now but regardless of the steel it is a traditional pocket knife. This is a not a traditional, it's a modern traditional. Not a clone of what I already have. The old rules don't apply here, even though the pattern is familiar.

A knife like this may awaken a lot of the tactical crowd to more traditional knives. I'm looking forward to my cocobolo & carbon fiber.

Thanks CK
 
KBA said:
Heck, this prototype maybe the last innovative step before pocket lasers. :D
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Bah.
I cut myself accidentally Now! Looks like I might only have a few years to type to you folks...
:D
 
This had better do well, 'cause I already want one that locks. I mean a lot. And personally I enjoy the radius of the backspring, whether or not that is the final look or not. It's very effective in stating : "Hey I'm new and different. Pay attention".
Thanks, Neal
 
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https://youtu.be/x9aFOMZVrtI


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Alright one thing from this video that may have swayed my opinion a bit is the long pull on both sides on the blade... FINALLY, a lefty-friendly traditional style folder!

I'll admit I'm still leaning more towards not buying one, but I wish you the best of luck with this project, Mike. It's admirable that you're willing to take a risk on a knife that's bound to be as polarizing as this one.

As for the naysayers (myself admittedly included), any publicity is good publicity. :D
 
I was excited by the still shot, but the video just confirms it for me! Seems to be a really well made traditional knife, with modern features. I think the radius spring and liners look nice.
Well done, Mike! No risk; no reward!
 
This is a knife I've been looking for, a traditional design with modern steel. I went in for one in stag, but I'm tempted by the abalone as well. The fit & finish from Lionsteel is great (have a non-traditional in cocobolo).
 
Thanks for posting the video, wtlj. This is definitely something different, and I'm looking forward to getting mine in carbon fiber.

Off topic: Mike, I see you're still opening knives with your thumb on the edge. Obviously it works for you, but it still makes me cringe a bit! :eek: :D
 
Knurling_turtle said:
I had to cringe several times as the knife was opened from the half-stop by putting his thumb on the blade. <shiver>
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Light-weights :D Been doing it all my life; and I have handled a couple knives... Maybe country boys just have skin with a little more surface tension.
 
I have noticed Mike does that on a lot of videos. Always wondered what his thumbs were made of.

Reserved the rams horn but keep wondering about the carbon fiber. Having a hard time.
 
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