Replaceable inserts on framelocks

Chiro75

Chiro75

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Was just perusing the for sale forums and spotted this Rockstead:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=766927

It looks like an insert that fits on the face of the framelock that can be replaced as it wears. Seems like a genius fix for a problem that can occur with framelocks that are used a lot and owned for a long time. This is the first time I'd ever seen that done. Very elegant solution to a problem! I'm surprised more makers don't do it.
 
Interesting. The replacement insert would need to be machined to a very exacting standard to be easily replaceable. How many do you suppose each knife comes with?
 
That's a good point. Although... even from a custom/handmade point of view, it'd probably be easier to have someone send a worn out folder in, pop the insert out, handgrind a new one, etc and pop it in than it would be to make a whole new frame for. I'm sure the isert has some downsides, though, too, primarily the fact that you'd really need to secure the screw that holds it so it doesn't come loose, etc etc, but it seemed like a neat idea if done right.
 
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