I like the design of the lochsa. The handle is milled from a single piece of titanium and the only moving part is the pivot. I am surprised that no one else is imitating the lochsa design. The lochsa is a minimalist folder. It is pure simplicity. I wish more makers would make one piece titanium handles. Anyone else like the lochsa handle concept?
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Lochsa imitations
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Kohai999
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Love the concept, but it must be a b***h to machine a solid block of ti, and not screw up.
Bailey Bradshaw is going similar with his Bushido folder, but in SS. It is a great design.
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The word imitate carries a negative reaction with me. The Lochsa is a SUPERB design based upon integral one-piece construction.
Yes, Bailey's new folder is taking this design and going in a slightly different direction. We are all looking closely at this one.
The simplicity of the Lochsa is it's complexity. How he figured out machining and hiding the detent ball and stop-pin is pure genius.
Coop
Yes, Bailey's new folder is taking this design and going in a slightly different direction. We are all looking closely at this one.
The simplicity of the Lochsa is it's complexity. How he figured out machining and hiding the detent ball and stop-pin is pure genius.
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To be sure, I was not inferring an any way that Bailey was imitating the Lochsa. One might read my post incorrectly.
Integral advantages? I can only think that strength and long-term fitment would remain consistent. Overkill for the need? Damn sure. This is the USA. We like excess.
Cool factor? Off the charts.
Coop
Integral advantages? I can only think that strength and long-term fitment would remain consistent. Overkill for the need? Damn sure. This is the USA. We like excess.
Cool factor? Off the charts.
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I admit I was inspired by Scott's Lochsa. What I love about it is the simplicity, and as Coop said, it is the simplicity that make it complex.
I use a different lock than Scott too.
The frames are SO much stiffer than a traditional folder. It's many times more than I anticipated. It allows for the knife to be made thinner and with more complex shapes due to the strength and lack of concern for pins and different parts.
I also must say, Scott Cook wasn't the first one to use a one piece handle. As far as I know, Pat Crawford was the first of the modern custom makers with his "One hand knife".
I use a different lock than Scott too.
The frames are SO much stiffer than a traditional folder. It's many times more than I anticipated. It allows for the knife to be made thinner and with more complex shapes due to the strength and lack of concern for pins and different parts.
I also must say, Scott Cook wasn't the first one to use a one piece handle. As far as I know, Pat Crawford was the first of the modern custom makers with his "One hand knife".