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Ruff Cobb

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I just recieved a Spec Bump I purchased from "Balddboy".

Living in Durango, CO there are no stocking dealers so I went on recommendations & reviews that I read here.

I was delighted when I examined the knife, perfectly fitted, centered blade, outstanding fit & finish, even grind lines, & NIB as advertised.

It was initially stiff, I oiled it & tightened the safety in the "off" position & it's good to go right now, shaving sharp and tight lock up. The blade has a born date of Sept 06.

If all Spec Bumps & Kershaws are this good I would recommend them to anybody as well as endorsing any dealing with "Balddboy". Thanks to everybody for their reviews on this product. Ruff Cobb
 
My Spec Bump is a keeper too. It has a great feel when engaging. Also fairly light for a pretty big folder. Enjoy.
 
Welcome new Bump owner. I currently have 10 Bumps of all stripes and there isn't a bad one in the bunch and you rarely hear a peep about a Bump related product going bad. Also, note that the whole Kershaw line up is worth a look and some real nice knives out there for not alot of coin. Enjoy the new blade and check in with us any time you need info or just want to gab about something Kershaw related.
 
One of the things I love most about Kershaw's stud lock knives, is how incredibly smoothly they open. Whenever I switch back to the Spec Bump (or any of my other stud locks) from a frame or liner lock, I am startled by the total lack of drag.
 
I think the bumps looks interesting, I'd like a spec bump or speed bump, though in my opinion, the handle on the spec bump presently listed on kershawknives.com is pretty ugly.

how's life in durango, I know its a small town, do you know the Nickells?
 
Bookworm said:
I think the bumps looks interesting, I'd like a spec bump or speed bump, though in my opinion, the handle on the spec bump presently listed on kershawknives.com is pretty ugly.

how's life in durango, I know its a small town, do you know the Nickells?
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If you scrounge around you can usually come up with an older Spec or Speed Spec with grooved polished G10 or a Ti Bump with the framelock. Check out the 3rd 5th and 6th Bumps.

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going from left to right I like the second best, though the third is nice as well. The fourth has the s30v blade, but i don't like the handle.
 
spiralarchitect said:
If you scrounge around you can usually come up with an older Spec or Speed Spec with grooved polished G10 or a Ti Bump with the framelock. Check out the 3rd 5th and 6th Bumps.

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Dang...That's a nice group!...Now, which one are you going to send to me as a late Christmas gift?.:D.:D.
 
how does the locking system work on the bumps? Right now I'm leaning towards a speed bump, and I was wondering how the locking mechanism works, since I don't believe it's a liner lock.
 
Bookworm said:
how does the locking system work on the bumps? Right now I'm leaning towards a speed bump, and I was wondering how the locking mechanism works, since I don't believe it's a liner lock.
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Speed Bumps have a studlock. It is exactly what it sounds like, the lock is where the thumbstud is. The stud is spring loaded and then the blade opens it pushes the stud onto the shelf and holds it there. It is a strong lock and makes closing the knife very easy. As I have said on many occasions...when you use it for a couple of weeks then go back to a frame or liner lock you will be reaching for those thumbstuds for a good while. It is very natural to use.
 
The locking mechanism on the Spec and Speed Bumps is the Ken Onion designed Stud Lock. The lock mechanism is integrated into the blade and consists of the barbell shaped thumbstuds that are held at the end of a keyway in the blade by a spring. When the knife opens, the studs hit the end of a shelf on the handle, the spring gives way enough for the studs to clear the end of the shelf. The spring then pushes the studs back to the end of the channel, where they rest against the flat face of the shelf. Any force applied toward closing the blade merely pushes the studs harder against the flat shelf. Sliding the studs toward the tip of the blade, and past the end of the shelf releases the blade.
The description sounds weird, but it really is quite simple. Makes more sense if you look closely at one of the pictures.

It is a very simple and strong system that is inherently ambidextrous.
 
My last question before I go out and buy myself a speed bump, are they thin enough for edc? The handles look somewhat think. My only point of reference for an edc knife is a blackout, which my friend has with him every day, everywhere. it it noticeably thicker in any way?
 
The aluminum handled Speed is thinner than a Blackout/Whirlwind as best I can recall. I've EDCed a regular Speed and had absolutely no problems.
 
spiral, it appears you have this handle, does it carry well? and is the blade you have on that one attainable? how would I search it?
 
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