New Knife ffor Heavy duty use

The Calypso jr the lock disengages. As if i were going to close it. When I fold it and apply pressure, The the lock opens up. Doesnt matter how I hold it.
 
Is it just me or did anyone else notice that the guy who started this thread changed his identity in the middle of it -- going from BeavertRON to Soft? :confused:
 
Are you applying pressure to the blade or the handle when the lock disengages.

Keith, these are not the droids you seek.

-Cliff
 
yeah, if i hold it as if i was cutting somthing tougher. The area in between my pointer finger and Thumb presses down the lock,
 
That is one of the known problems of back locks, Spyderco has milled out the lock on some of the designs to reduce this behavior, however it can still happen depending on the user hand shape and particular grip.

-Cliff
 
I have very big hands.

With the Military how is the Liner lock compared to the axis. I have never used a Liner lock. I ahve used Axis, Lockback and Compression.
 
KeithAM said:
Is it just me or did anyone else notice that the guy who started this thread changed his identity in the middle of it -- going from BeavertRON to Soft? :confused:
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Beavertron was banned by the moderators :D
 
BM710HS should be stronger than the Military. The BM710HS has full dual steel liners, the Military does not (if I'm wrong correct me). The 710 has the axis lock, the Military has that imbedded liner lock, it's imbedded in the G-10 handle (again, correct me if I'm wrong, I'm going on what I've read about it and comparing it to my Spyderco Starmate which seems similar to the Military in design).

The Manix should be even tougher yet, but if you're not crazy about it, the 710 would be a good alternative. I've carried a 710 for many years and never had an issue with it. It's a solid knife, especially for it's size.

You may also want to check out the Benchmade Doug Ritter Grip:

http://www.aeromedix.com/index.php?...3dd3a650d0d8aad6965c72e6&action=sku&sku=bmrsk

I prefer the blade design on the Ritter Grip over teh 710. However, the handle isn't as solid as the 710's handle, but on the other hand the Ritter's handle allows for a more secure grip.

Then there is always a Sebenza. :)
 
So the 710Hs may be the best, Since it will be for outdoor use, Like camping and such. So there will be water,

Is this a Problem for the M2
 
As long as you take care of it (cleaning, drying, and oiling), water is not a problem for carbon steel. Guns are made of carbon steel, and people do not have to by a new one every hunting season.

The 710 in M2 is coated, so that helps. If you are still unsure, you could always buy the 710 in 154CM.
 
well I like the way the Black blades look. But I know that the Black coating isint the best stuff, unline what spyderco uses. It is already coming off on my 705-05. only after about a week.

Its a hard choice. How much does the satin show the scratches.

also how much better is m2 compared to 154cm.
 
Soft said:
So the 710Hs may be the best, Since it will be for outdoor use, Like camping and such. So there will be water,

Is this a Problem for the M2
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Get a Tuff Cloth and some Tuff Glide. Just wipe the blade down from time to time and you can treat the Axis lock and pivot area with Tuff Glide which is what the Tuff Cloth is soaked with. This is how I've treated my BM710HS and I never had any problems with rust.

I also try and keep a mirror finish on the back bevel of the edge up to where the black coating starts. This leaves less scratches and pits for rust to develope in, but probably isn't neccessary if you keep the knife clean, dry, and wiped with a Tuff cloth from time to time.
 
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