pics: Mnandi clip and lock closeups

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While I would like to post a pic of the entire knife, I am not satisified with my lighting. These are only marginal but should help those wondering about the clip and lock on the Mnandi.

mnandi_clip.jpg


mnandi_lock.jpg
 
Is the blade tang notched to prevent the lock from travelling any farther across? If so, would this cause blade play if the tip of the lock bar gets worn down from frequent opening and closing sessions? Most other's that I've seen allow for lock wear by ramping the tang a bit.

Mike
 
No, there is no notch, I didn't catch that small shadow, but can see how it might be misleading. The lock is very similar to the Sebenza, only thinner and with the inlay covering the lockbar.

I took another shot of the lock with the light coming from a different angle. This one is harsh, but shows the contact area better.

mnandi_lock2.jpg
 
How about a pic from the side with the lock bar. I'm interested in seeing how much of the lock bar is covered by the wood inlay. Does the wood make the lock harder to access?

Mike

Edited to add: Never mind. I found a lock-side pic of a Mnandi on True North Knives website. Thanks anyway.

Mike
 
Well, now that I took a couple more... not nearly as good as Neil can do, but here you go anyway.

Closing the Mnandi is not a problem. Opening it is slightly awkward one-handed, then again, this is not meant to be a tactical folder.

mnandi_lock_side.jpg


mnandi_lock_op_side.jpg
 
How come the half moon cut outs in the locking slab are on the other side of the slab compared to a sebenza please???
 
bought my Mnandi recently... been carrying it w/ the clip.. FRiday I took the clip off...

suddenly... it became my knife. It was like a different knife. I never thought I'd like a one bladed folder w/out a clip... It's really knice.
 
here is how I do it Archieblue :
Buy knife - fondle knife - remove clip - toss clip over left shoulder - email G2 for a Sheath ~~~~repeat process :D
 
Yea... I'm definately gonna make a pouch/holster type thingy... I WOULD get Mr Graley to do it, but I don't know if I'll astually use it that much... I'll make my own and post a link/pic if I can...who knows... it would have to be slim and sleek... unobtrusive... Well see!
 
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