Remember your Dads lock-back

I like it! The only thing I personally would want different would be for the pocket clip to blend in more with the frame. Maybe make it out of the same material? Either way I think it is a really neat idea. Oh and keep the nail nick too!
 
I had some reservations about even posting this knife before I could really get into it, but the feed-back helps out tremendously.

I got this response from Jerry Hossom and it really made my day.

Jerry Hossom said:
Great design, Spencer. It's good to see someone get off the trendy theme and focus on function and utility. What really matters.
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Forward thinking does not always involve design innovation, forward thinking can be used to asses the current market seeing what folks would really like, maybe its not your cup of tea but at the moment I think overnight we are looking at about 30-40 orders? How did I know it would be a success well take a look at this thread from the past year.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527769

Something to consider as far as clips, holes, thumbstuds/disk etc is I am trying my hardest to hit a price-point that works well for both parties and doubt I will be able to satisfy everyone but hey here's to trying.

Lock-backs are with-out a doubt one of the strongest, safest folding design currently available and the demand is there which is very important.

For me I am a little less concerned with how fast I can deploy my knife to perform a task, but what I am concerned with is a solid locking knife at a price I can use.

Thanks for all the feed-back its been great across the boards, lots of the same comments which is what a guy need's.

Spencer
 
SAR said:
I had some reservations about even posting this knife before I could really get into it, but the feed-back helps out tremendously.

I got this response from Jerry Hossom and it really made my day.



Forward thinking does not always involve design innovation, forward thinking can be used to asses the current market seeing what folks would really like, maybe its not your cup of tea but at the moment I think overnight we are looking at about 30-40 orders? How did I know it would be a success well take a look at this thread from the past year.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527769

Something to consider as far as clips, holes, thumbstuds/disk etc is I am trying my hardest to hit a price-point that works well for both parties and doubt I will be able to satisfy everyone but hey here's to trying.

Lock-backs are with-out a doubt one of the strongest, safest folding design currently available and the demand is there which is very important.

For me I am a little less concerned with how fast I can deploy my knife to perform a task, but what I am concerned with is a solid locking knife at a price I can use.

Thanks for all the feed-back its been great across the boards, lots of the same comments which is what a guy need's.

Spencer
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Interesting Spencer. Out of curiosity what trendy themes was Jerry referring to? Not framelocks, thumbstuds and spydie holes which are some of the greatest innovations in tactical knife design that have provided all tactical knife enthusiast with greater function and utility.
 
While many may feel they need a framelock or linerlock , the lockback functions just fine for what a knife is designed for , and that is to cut. While the attributes you mentioned do indeed provide different function that a lockback does , in the end , they are still not a lock back. As Spencer mentioned , nostalgia.

I applaud Spencer for taking the road less traveled , and putting his spin on it. Will it please everyone ? Perhaps not , however for folks like me , who enjoy a combination of traditional with a modern spin , it is just what we have been looking for.

:)
 
naccibobacci said:
Interesting Spencer. Out of curiosity what trendy themes was Jerry referring to? Not framelocks, thumbstuds and spydie holes which are some of the greatest innovations in tactical knife design that have provided all tactical knife enthusiast with greater function and utility.
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Hey Brother ask Jerry I am sure he will tell ya:D. I get your point on the whole forward thinking thing.

Please if you want to start a thread regarding all the different locks and designs out in the market please do so it will surly go a few pages:D.

Not sure how to describe the feeling when I build and use lock-backs but I like it more than any other knife.


Spencer
 
I love lockbacks. I would vote for a titanium clip, definitely no disc, just an oversized nail nick on each side. Would like to see it available in a fairly large size, say 4" blade. I would buy one. Good job!

Pete
 
I just ordered some stuff to do some in a button release auto:D that will fix the whole one handed stuff.

Since I am moving to Oregon it would be wise to learn how to make auto's...its legal there:cool:


Spencer
 
SAR said:
Hey Brother ask Jerry I am sure he will tell ya:D. I get your point on the whole forward thinking thing.

Please if you want to start a thread regarding all the different locks and designs out in the market please do so it will surly go a few pages:D.

Not sure how to describe the feeling when I build and use lock-backs but I like it more than any other knife.


Spencer
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No trouble. Thought you Men might be up for a little debate on the merits of a lock-back mechanism on a tactical folder. Guess not. Jerry?? Later.
 
Good stuff here.

naccibobacci: I consistently use a lockback with one hand. Yes, a disc, hole, or thumbstud is necessary to make it open with one hand. Closing is a short matter of depressing the lock and wiping the spine of the blade against my leg. I love the action and feel of a tight lockback.

Real example: I offered a small Benchmade framelock to a newbie today to cut rope at a regatta. He passed it back to me open, unable to figure out the lock. I'll bet he would have figured out this one. New technology doesn't necessarily mean better. ;)

That said, I love a good framelock, too. :D

Coop
 
I like it a lot, my favorite part is the pocket clip, which I fear ruins many otherwise fine knives....good job!
 
naccibobacci said:
Tactical folders by use and definition are opened and closed with one hand. This is what makes them so deadly efficient. Locking mechanisms evolved to accommodate this. A lock-back which requires two hands to open and close cripples a tactical folder. Nostalgic? Yes. Efficient and forward thinking? No.
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HUH? You have obviously never used a lockback. I can close all of mine with one hand. Typically much stronger than liner locks style knives.
 
Bladeandbarrel said:
HUH? You have obviously never used a lockback. I can close all of mine with one hand. Typically much stronger than liner locks style knives.
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What? Lockbacks stronger than Linerlocks and I suppose Framelocks? Where is STR or some of the other heavy-hitters to chime in on this one. Have I owned lock-backs? No doubt. I have also developed my own methods to closes them one handed. That does not make them as efficient to close as frame-locks. Not even close. As far as the young man who did not know how close a frame-lock, show him once and he would probably recognize its superiority to the lock-back for tactical folders. Anyways I'm done muddying-up SAR's thread on his new knife. Good luck spencer just not my cup of tea, but I will take your advice and post this question under "Shop Talk" under Makers, see what the engineers have to say. If you want to bat it around more follow it there.
 
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The worlds strongest conventional folding tactical knives are made by Spyderco (Chinook, Manix) and Cold Steel (TriAx lock)..they are lockbacks.
 
Hey forget I mentioned the word "Tactical" and just leave it at "Utility"

But hey if you would like to argue about the merits and demerits of different locks really does not bother me at all. It just keeps putting my knife at the top!

Spencer
 
Sweet knife SAR! I love it just plain titanium, and the over-sized pull would be nice! I am not sure about the clip though, BUT i would buy one!!
 
naccibobacci said:
What? Lockbacks stronger than Linerlocks and I suppose Framelocks? Where is STR or some of the other heavy-hitters to chime in on this one. Have I owned lock-backs? No doubt. I have also developed my own methods to closes them one handed. That does not make them as efficient to close as frame-locks. Not even close. As far as the young man who did not know how close a frame-lock, show him once and he would probably recognize its superiority to the lock-back for tactical folders. Anyways I'm done muddying-up SAR's thread on his new knife. Good luck spencer just not my cup of tea, but I will take your advice and post this question under "Shop Talk" under Makers, see what the engineers have to say. If you want to bat it around more follow it there.
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u r ignorant, please stop posting.
 
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