I have been carrying a inexpensive($40.00) Colt cobra liner locker.This has to be the fastest opening liner locker i have ever handled.Without any flicking of the wrist, the thumb stud opens this knife as quick as a spring assist knife and as quick as a "get into trouble" law restricting auto. Lockup is rock solid and the knife,440stainless, is quite sharp. United cultery seems to have made a real decent knife here. anyone have one of these real fast opening folders?
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Quickest liner locker Yet?(Colt CobraModelct50)
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I'd be less concerned with the speed of opening than I would the security of that lock. And if it's 440C, it's a good deal. If it's 440A (more likely), it's overpriced.
Not to be a big jerk or anything, but speed of opening is one of the last things I look for in a folder.
Not to be a big jerk or anything, but speed of opening is one of the last things I look for in a folder.
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Occasionally, during the discussions about the merits of various steels, I remember the Blade article of a year or so ago. Usually, it makes me laugh to remember it. If I recall, the people asked to rate the steels considered in the article ranged from manufacturers to knife sellers, and I don't remember what all.
What I clearly do remember is that BG-42 and 440A steels tied for first. The ratings basis included machinability, stainLESSness, edge keeping, toughness, strength, and a few other factors. Maybe it only proves that I'm a perverse son of a gun, but it delighted me to see a steel so often put down, do so well when it came to actual knife performance.
Ivan, while I don't expect Colt knives to ever be highly praised here on the forums, I doubt you overpaid at $40 either. It is obvious that you like your knife, and are very pleased with its operation. And, you dealt with the importance of the lock working or not. Enjoy your Colt.
What I clearly do remember is that BG-42 and 440A steels tied for first. The ratings basis included machinability, stainLESSness, edge keeping, toughness, strength, and a few other factors. Maybe it only proves that I'm a perverse son of a gun, but it delighted me to see a steel so often put down, do so well when it came to actual knife performance.
Ivan, while I don't expect Colt knives to ever be highly praised here on the forums, I doubt you overpaid at $40 either. It is obvious that you like your knife, and are very pleased with its operation. And, you dealt with the importance of the lock working or not. Enjoy your Colt.