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Brad Duncan and Larry Chew use bearings for the pivot of their folders. I haven't handled one yet, but they are supposed to be very smooth. Anyone care to comment about the drawbacks, if any, of such a system?
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Pros and cons of using a bearing for the pivot?
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...but handling one of Brad's manual-actions at the CTKS, was like sex on ice...
He was right...it really is as fast as an auto. It takes about a dozen flips to get used to the action, but once you do, 'taint nothin' to it!
If there were to be any drawback to it, I would guess that it might be slightly more susceptible to catching grit, but I'd have to torture-test one, just to be sure (*HINT, HINT*)...for at least a year, maybe longer, just to be objective and thorough...
He was right...it really is as fast as an auto. It takes about a dozen flips to get used to the action, but once you do, 'taint nothin' to it!
If there were to be any drawback to it, I would guess that it might be slightly more susceptible to catching grit, but I'd have to torture-test one, just to be sure (*HINT, HINT*)...for at least a year, maybe longer, just to be objective and thorough...
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I want some of the bearing pivots. Where can I get them?
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Sheffeilds? OK I will need to call them for a new catalog. Thanks Michael,
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I've got one of Larry's 4" spitfires and the action is truly amazing. I've never handled a folder as smooth. The weight of the blade alone will carry it around the pivot. I can sit and play with it endlessly.
Larry said the type of grease he uses will float grit out. The knife is too nice to get dirty anyway, so I don't really care one way or the other.
Larry said the type of grease he uses will float grit out. The knife is too nice to get dirty anyway, so I don't really care one way or the other.