Scott Cook Lochsa Owners Unite!

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Fool4Blades

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Howdy all! I am an admitted Strider Folder junkie, with an occassional Sebenza thrown in for variety. I recently had the good fortune of acquiring a Scott Cook Lochsa MIB, and I have to say that this man makes some INCREDIBLE folders! If the one I got is any indication of his normal level of workmanship, I am simply amazed! The Sebenza influence is very evident, but I feel on a higher level.

I guess my reason for posting is to get feedback from other Lochsa owners past and present to see their likes and dislikes if any. I am so used to carrying a knife with G10 handles, or handle, that the all Ti feels a little strange ( My Sebenzas have never seen much pocket time...)

Also, how does one overcome the fear of losing or scratching such an expensive knife? I never give this a second thought with my Striders, all of which I paid between $350 and $450 for, but this knife is SO pretty that half of me wants to leave it in it's Virgin State in the pouch. The other half is screaming to carry it and use it. Has anyone else faced this dliemna regarding a Lochsa? Your input is greatly appreciated! :)
 
Is this the one from USN? Sweet knife! Definitely a dilemma....mail may never be opened with a more sweeter blade, lol! ;)
 
You did very well. :)

Sometimes, when I'm playing with my Lochsa, I say to myself, wow, this has to be THE finest framelock ever made, but then I feel guilty since there are some other awfully good framelocks out there, but the Lochsa at the very least is in the top 2 or 3. I'd say for me, the Lochsa and TnT are at the top of the heap. If I had had the cash, I would have jumped on yours since the one I currently have is damascus and I have wanted a non damascus one, oh well, glad it went to somebody who appreciates it so much. :)
 
Since my name is coming to the top of Scott's list sometime in the next month or two (after having been there for over a year), I have to say that I am glad to see some Lochsa-ravings here on the forum. I love my Sebenzas but have always wondered why there weren't as many avowed devotees of the Lochsa. Maybe it's just a smaller community.

Anybody NOT like the Lochsa?
 
I own Loscha #3, an insane piece of engineering. Scott has been making them for two years and no one has even tried to duplicate the one-piece handle formula. I think that says it all, especially since there are now dozens of frame-lock makers in the field, where there were only a handful in the past. You can now get lots of great designs fit and finished to perfection, but there is only one Loscha.
 
The only thing lacking in the Lochsa is a smaller version. Love the one I have, but it's a little big for my city EDC. If Scott ever comes out with a smaller version, say 3" blade and 7" overall, I'd be all over it.
 
Let me put it this way: At the 2002 Blade Show, I was lucky enough to get a TNT from Tom Mayo and it became my #1 EDC -- no competition. At the 2003 Blade Show, I bought a Lochsa from Scott Cook and that knife gets more pocket time than the TNT. It's that good.
 
I was lucky to be able to purchase two Lochsas a few months ago. One was a near mint S30V specimen which makes it's way into my EDC rotation regularly. I was also fortunate enough to buy the first Damascus Lochsa Mr. Cook made. It doesn't go anywhere but gleam like a jewel in the safe.

As for carrying an expensive folder, it ain't that much more than most customs out there. I see it as a stepping stone system of knifeaddiction...you start cheap and work up to the good stuff. :)

The only thing I don't like about the lochsa is that the thumb ramp serrations should go a little further down the spine, and the angle of the ramp could be less acute, to facilitate a 'thumbs-on-spine' hold which I prefer.

Otherwise carrying and using a Lochsa is akin to riding a Ducati after spurtin' around on a moped. They are that good. Enjoy it!
 
agony said:
As for carrying an expensive folder, it ain't that much more than most customs out there. I see it as a stepping stone system of knifeaddiction...you start cheap and work up to the good stuff. :)
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You know, your likening knife buying to an addiction made me think, a smart maker would give you the first one free... :)
 
Megalobyte said:
You know, your likening knife buying to an addiction made me think, a smart maker would give you the first one free... :)
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I think you're onto something. Hey knifemakers, take heed to this sage advice........ ;)
 
Thanks for ALL the great feedback! So far I have still just opened and closed it, listening to that awesome "THWACK!" Truly it is a work of Art! :)
 
All you guys should put up a few pictures. I have been trying to get his folder for a long time.
 
I was lucky to get a left hand one from the first batch of lefties he made. The quality is amazing. It also, like the Seb, comes with a tool to take the knife apart. The bushing assembly is similar to the Seb in the fact that you tighten the pivot screw in tight. I've had mine for about maybe 2 years. The handle will get dinged, but hey that's life. I carry mine, I love to take it out once and a while to marvel at the construction of it. :cool: :) ;)
 
I've posted before that I think one of the most interesting things about the Lochsa is that Scott had problems that he had to solve, that no other maker using traditional integral construction had. To get the bend in the lock bar, typically the lock is bent before the slabs are put together. Ditto getting the ball bearing in the side of the lock, etc. There are a host of interesting problems that, theoretically, Scott didn't even know were solveable until he tried it.

The design and construction are great, and the work that went into being the first to construct such a beast makes it even more interesting, IMO.

Joe
 
Joe Talmadge said:
I've posted before that I think one of the most interesting things about the Lochsa is that Scott had problems that he had to solve, that no other maker using traditional integral construction had. To get the bend in the lock bar, typically the lock is bent before the slabs are put together. Ditto getting the ball bearing in the side of the lock, etc. There are a host of interesting problems that, theoretically, Scott didn't even know were solveable until he tried it.

The design and construction are great, and the work that went into being the first to construct such a beast makes it even more interesting, IMO.

Joe
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And, What's even cooler, is that Scott is more than willing to share how he does these things if asked.
 
BH said:
And, What's even cooler, is that Scott is more than willing to share how he does these things if asked.
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Scott is awesome to speak to! I called him at his shop before making my purchase, and he took time out of what I am sure is a VERY busy schedule to answer some questions for me. Seemed very humble and Down-to-Earth, which is usually a sign to me of the superiority of one's product.

Man, I tell you what, I have handled some sharp knives in my life, but this thing is friggin' SCARY!!! The hairs on my arm fly off at just the sight of this blade! If nothing else, this is absolutely the sharpest knife I own!! :cool:
 
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