Russlock...

[Andrew Colglazier]

How do they work?

Thanks!

Andy

 

[Yosemite Sam]

It's a liner lock, and the do-dad on the spine is an opening lever. Notice the lack of nail nick. A very early "tactical" knife, you might say.

I've got one, some folks 'round these parts have a bunch. And they can tell you a lot more about them than I, seeing as how I learned everything I know about them here...

-- Sam

 

[sunnyd]

It's a liner lock, and the do-dad on the spine is an opening lever.. -- Sam

Hello Andrew,

Sam is right in his explanation and Do-Dad = Gimp-Lever is the propper term..

Here is a quick read that will tell you the story from post #6 to post #12.


http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409358&page=2&highlight=Russlock

 

[Andrew Colglazier]

Sonnyd and others, thanks much. Learn something new every day!!

Andy

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

Since I asked the question in the linked post, I've gotten three Russlocks, all in stainless. Anytime Russlocks are brought up now you will see me singing their praises. Most especially a 6.5 Bonestag that I frequently rotate in for EDC for about a week or two at a time.

Enjoy and welcome.
Amos

 

[Yosemite Sam]

FWIW, if anyone finds Russlocks to be uncomfortable for pocket carry, I discovered that Case-branded belt sheaths are available for them.

I don't have one of these sheaths myself, and don't have any connection with the above website, I just found 'em one day and thought I'd share. I did, however, pick up one of the Copperlock sheaths, and they're OK. Soft stitched leather, not molded like a Buck sheath, for example.

-- Sam