Rock Jumper

[DocT]

Hi Doc,

Thanx much for the kind words, I think it's an interesting design solution to take advantage of the back-lock self close and still retain easy one hand close the same as the Endura family of designs. And still bring the edge to the handle for close up work.

We'll be watching reaction to the design closely.

sal

You are welcome, as always.

I will be glad when this comes out.

 

[DocT]

Hi Roundg,

Probably not a great difference. The blade's a bit longer. The handle is a little longer. The edge comes close to the handle yet still retains the kick in the same position so it can be one hand closed with the same technique as the Delica. It's a design modification that I think some will appreciate. Once it's out in the marketplace for a while, I can study reaction in the Real World. Then I can decide it's value. I also have a leaf blade version in-the-works.

sal

Hi Sal, I do not let the blade fall on my finger if I can help it. To me, it is a bad habit. If I am using a different design and do this because of habit and muscle memory I could get cut. Instead, as we have discussed on the Spyderco Forum, I unlock with my finger in the hole and guide the blade closed, or remove my finger at the halfway mark and push it closed with my finger on the spine. I think this is safer as it keeps my fingers out of the way of the Spydersharp blade. The question is, is this still easy to do with the Rock Jumper?

 

[Sal Glesser]

Hi Doc,

You should be able to close the knife with your normal way.

I carry so many different locks and models that I guess I've learned my own methods as well. I've been closing mid-lock-backs since my first Al Mar in the late 70's. It's become automatic and quick for me to close my lock-backs wit the "drop on your finer" method.

sal