I don't know how else to describe them in general. The Poliwog and Dodo have the finger choil shared between the blade and handle, so you get a full size handle and a blade that is small but plenty useful. I guess the Native 3 is close, but it could be better if it were not designed for 2 grip positions. The Scorpius is kind of the same way. You CAN hold it all the way forward, but it is not 100% perfect that way. The Poliwog is.
I would like to see this kind of design available in more models, all lock types, and lower prices, because I think it is a very practical design that should be more commonly used. An FRN lockback Poliwog would be cool. Cheaper, not as heavy, and the clip could be positioned in a more convenient location (tip-down would probably be easier to grab, or just not so close to the end).
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In addition to lower cost, a lockback might be better because people are still working on accepting and getting used to the ball bearing lock. It would be nice if this type of knife were given a chance on its own, rather than asking people to adopt two new things at once.
I would like to see this kind of design available in more models, all lock types, and lower prices, because I think it is a very practical design that should be more commonly used. An FRN lockback Poliwog would be cool. Cheaper, not as heavy, and the clip could be positioned in a more convenient location (tip-down would probably be easier to grab, or just not so close to the end).
Edit:
In addition to lower cost, a lockback might be better because people are still working on accepting and getting used to the ball bearing lock. It would be nice if this type of knife were given a chance on its own, rather than asking people to adopt two new things at once.
