It looks like a good workhouse folder for the woods when you don't want to dirty up your Spydercos.
Whats wrong with dirtying up a Spyderco? Aren't they made to be bought and used?
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Whats wrong with dirtying up a Spyderco? Aren't they made to be bought and used?
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I ordered one just the other night from knifecenter, but now I'm wondering, after reading this thread, is it possible to grab the grooved areas at the back where the paracord is attached and pull it out enough to disengage the lock? I was thinking of ditching the cord when I get mine, but now I'm not sure.
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Oh, I like to use my Spydercos, don't get me wrong! I just don't like cleaning them up after...
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This thread inspired me to pick one of these up on a whim. I snagged one of the few that New Graham had in stock, and it just arrived a few minutes ago.
Firstly, this is a heck of a lot of knife for the $30 shipped price. It came pretty sharp and took a razor sharp edge with just a few licks of an Arkansas stone and a couple of passes on a loaded strop. It feels very solid when it locks up, and beyond chopping through a log or prying said log apart, I think it could handle most camping chores with ease. I feel that it would just fine batoning through kindling wood, cutting tent pegs, and making fuzz sticks.
As far as the locking mechanism goes, it is "different" to say the least. It's not one that lends itself to being fair to those prone to "oopsie!" moments. It's going to go bone deep if it gets ya. Honestly, I wouldn't let anyone handle this knife that I was not 100% confident would understand the locking system. I let my asst manager/friend open and close it a few times after I showed him how it worked. He's into knives, but even that little bit of time made me nervous as visions of a frantic drive to the ER to sew on a fingertip danced in my head.
Honestly, the lock isn't that hard to manipulate. I can't open it one handed, but I don't think I would feel safe trying to do so anyway. That said, it really doesn't require an extremely hard pull to disengage the lock. The paracord helps big time. However, I tried it without using the cord and it was still manageable. As long as you keep your fingers away from the channel, you should be OK.
Over all, I like this big ol' knife. It would make a fine beater of a folder. The Krupps steel takes a great edge (so far), and at 30 bucks shipped I would have no problems using this knife hard in abusive situations. While not a knife I would pack for a quick flick out, cut, and quick snap shut, it would more than excel at being a folded out while making camp or dinner, used through the whole process then folded up and put away. The massive lock and solid rolled steel frame on it should handle pretty much anything that could be expected of any folding knife.
Not a bad knife for a beater and not a bad way to spend 30 clams for a curiosity knife:thumbup:
Firstly, this is a heck of a lot of knife for the $30 shipped price. It came pretty sharp and took a razor sharp edge with just a few licks of an Arkansas stone and a couple of passes on a loaded strop. It feels very solid when it locks up, and beyond chopping through a log or prying said log apart, I think it could handle most camping chores with ease. I feel that it would just fine batoning through kindling wood, cutting tent pegs, and making fuzz sticks.
As far as the locking mechanism goes, it is "different" to say the least. It's not one that lends itself to being fair to those prone to "oopsie!" moments. It's going to go bone deep if it gets ya. Honestly, I wouldn't let anyone handle this knife that I was not 100% confident would understand the locking system. I let my asst manager/friend open and close it a few times after I showed him how it worked. He's into knives, but even that little bit of time made me nervous as visions of a frantic drive to the ER to sew on a fingertip danced in my head.
Honestly, the lock isn't that hard to manipulate. I can't open it one handed, but I don't think I would feel safe trying to do so anyway. That said, it really doesn't require an extremely hard pull to disengage the lock. The paracord helps big time. However, I tried it without using the cord and it was still manageable. As long as you keep your fingers away from the channel, you should be OK.
Over all, I like this big ol' knife. It would make a fine beater of a folder. The Krupps steel takes a great edge (so far), and at 30 bucks shipped I would have no problems using this knife hard in abusive situations. While not a knife I would pack for a quick flick out, cut, and quick snap shut, it would more than excel at being a folded out while making camp or dinner, used through the whole process then folded up and put away. The massive lock and solid rolled steel frame on it should handle pretty much anything that could be expected of any folding knife.
Not a bad knife for a beater and not a bad way to spend 30 clams for a curiosity knife:thumbup:
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The PB between two fixed siblings made of the same steel. I like it. :thumbup:
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The one I played with at SHOT was able to be opened one-handed...it was just a real challenge. I personally would probably remove the cord and replace it with a REAL lanyard, though. Makes the knife more secure in the hand anyhow, so it would have a purpose beyond just closing the thing or removing it from a pocket.
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The PB disassembled:
Very simple. The "ram" as CS calls it, a spring, and a nut to hold it together.
Here's the end of the ram. You can see the wedge shape that allows it to literally wedge between the handle and tang.
The underside of the end of the ram showing the amount of engagement (at least when brand new), which is a good 5/16" with plenty of room left to wear in over time.
Andrew Demko did a fantastic job in designing this setup. Very simple and extremely strong. :thumbup:
Very simple. The "ram" as CS calls it, a spring, and a nut to hold it together.
Here's the end of the ram. You can see the wedge shape that allows it to literally wedge between the handle and tang.
The underside of the end of the ram showing the amount of engagement (at least when brand new), which is a good 5/16" with plenty of room left to wear in over time.
Andrew Demko did a fantastic job in designing this setup. Very simple and extremely strong. :thumbup:
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I picked one up for 35 at a gun show this weekend, along with a Springfield 1911-A1. Economic stimulus refund, I was trying to stimulate the economy at the gun show....haha.
Anyway, I got the only one there, I grabbed it right before Tomahawk23 could. It is a solid knife, not a show knife or envelope cutter, but it will do what you want it to do. I have no problem opening it one handed, it does take some effort, make no mistake, but you have to make sure the heel of your hand does not contact the locking bar at the end of the knife. It moves when you open the blade.
Anyway, I got the only one there, I grabbed it right before Tomahawk23 could. It is a solid knife, not a show knife or envelope cutter, but it will do what you want it to do. I have no problem opening it one handed, it does take some effort, make no mistake, but you have to make sure the heel of your hand does not contact the locking bar at the end of the knife. It moves when you open the blade.