over-engineered or otherwise intriguing mechanics

[HexY3co]

Have a really cool blade that locks open but I can't figure out how to close it. Someone once said it was a fixed blade but I don't remember ever breaking it.

 

[K.O.D.]

The old Camillus lev-r-lock were a unique precursor to the assisted for a legal fast open blade. I used to have one. I believe WValtakis has one.

 

[WValtakis]

The old Camillus lev-r-lock were a unique precursor to the assisted for a legal fast open blade. I used to have one. I believe WValtakis has one.

Yup, the Hawk Knives/Mantis Gearhead is similar but with a planetary gear mechanism.

 

[unwisefool]

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You bought both of them?

 

[ferider]

Not rocket science, and not > 1k$, but I like how these can be disassembled easily:

I also like hidden D/A; Chip has a whole collection, I remember - I only have this one (x 3):

 

[Rob47]

Rube Goldberg actions and steampunk pocket jewelry are lost on me. I’m a simple guy who likes simple knives.

 

[killgar]

I came across these recently. I'd never seen them before. I immediately wondered if WValtakis had one .

Luger knives (not mine)

Here's the thread to go with the pic- https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/track-luger-folders.1387670/

 

[WValtakis]

You bought both of them?

No, I have the first and second generations.

 

[WValtakis]

I came across these recently. I'd never seen them before. I immediately wondered if WValtakis had one .

Luger knives (not mine)

Here's the thread to go with the pic- https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/track-luger-folders.1387670/

Man...I wish

 

[Hackenslash]

The Snap Lock is a great quirky knife. They’re getting a little harder to find these days…
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[WValtakis]

Wilfred Valtakis II on Instagram: "Alright, this Weird Wednesday is a long one...but SO worth it🥰 I've been lusting after a @hawkknives T.O.A.D for a LONG time...I still can't believe one this nice fell into my lap🤯 Here's a description of the mechan

25 Likes, 1 Comments - Wilfred Valtakis II (@chippedmetal) on Instagram: "Alright, this Weird Wednesday is a long one...but SO worth it🥰 I've been lusting after a @hawkknives T.O.A.D for a LONG time...I still can't believe one this nice fell into my lap🤯 Here's a description of the mechanism...

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[Danny Linguini]

The Snap Lock is a great quirky knife. They’re getting a little harder to find these days…
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This is so stupid cool, I just had to order one. They are still pretty easy to find.

 

[Danny Linguini]

Yup, the Hawk Knives/Mantis Gearhead is similar but with a planetary gear mechanism.
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I have to sop reading this forum at 2 AM. KC has these with a plain 440C blade and satin gear ring for a C-note. They now have one fewer.

 

[DocJekl]

I have to sop reading this forum at 2 AM. KC has these with a plain 440C blade and satin gear ring for a C-note. They now have one fewer.

Mine is a different color, picked up last year. I picked it up on sale around the same time as my Spartan Babe SHF and my Ontario RAT model 1 model 2. No idea why tho.

 

[Delta-v]

The Benchmade 7505-132 Sibert Dual Action is a cool mechanism and a cool knife in general if you're not familiar with it. Either manually deployed by the thumb stud or automatically deployed with a bolster release.

 

[WValtakis]

The Benchmade 7505-132 Sibert Dual Action is a cool mechanism and a cool knife in general if you're not familiar with it. Either manually deployed by the thumb stud or automatically deployed with a bolster release.

 

[jux t]

Stumbled across this gem on Reddit:

 

[Daniel.Chez66]

When I think about threads on this topic, some of the older Kershaws come to mind. I have a Ripcord (somewhere) that used a special belt holster that stored the knife by retracting it into the grip. When you pulled the knife handle out of the holster, a stud slid in a channel causing the blade to slide out the front. Think of it as a very slow and overly complicated single action OTF...that doesn't actually spring.

The other is their knife called the E.T. It was a pretty convoluted fidget toy that was kinda cool to play with until it bit you.

Both of those are long discontinued, but there were from back in the day when Kershaw was innovative but also a good value and largely domestic.

If you ever want to sell your ripcord, would love to add to the collection! Have a good day.

 

[WValtakis]

 

[nhobo]

Stumbled across this gem on Reddit:

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The ProTech with the sliding scale is awesome but this hand crank is my favorite. You probably have to wind it 20 times to open or close. It's absolutely brilliant.