Scott Cook Lochsa question

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Does anyone here have one of these knives? I was wondering what you thought of it.

What kind of grind does he use? Does he use a hollow or a flat grind?

How does the finish on the titanium hold up?

Does it come with double or single thumbstuds?

Thanks for any and all help. Feel free to share any and all thoughts regarding this intriguing knife.
 
The integral design of the handle, being machined out of a single block of titanium, has a significant impact on the strength and rigidity of the handle.

Scott Cook is the only person I am aware of who has done this, and it is a big step forward for folding knives. After you've used a Lochsa for a while, switching back to a non-integral handle makes you aware of how much flex there is in traditional folders.

The blades are hollow ground.
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It comes with single thumbstuds.
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In addition to S30-V, there are also damascus Lochsas.
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I think the waiting list on a Lochsa is over a year now. Your best bet is to find one on the secondary market (Classic Guns and Knives, KnifeArt.com, Roberston Customer Cutlery, and EDC Knives have all had Lochsas although all are out of stock), go to a show (he had one for sale at Las Vegas along with some really beautiful hunters), or get put on his Off the Bench mailing list, where he will occasionally send out a notice of a special knife, such as a Lochsa with pearl inlays.

In a pocket with keys, the titanium finish on the handles has scuffed. It cleans up reasonably easily, but I would probably send my user Lochsa back to Scott for refinishing before passing it on.

Here's a review:
http://www.zvis.com/knives/custom/sclochsa.shtml
 
great knife..fantastic value
best pocket clip on a custom Ive had
 
I've owned and sold one. The old saying goes, you don't know what you've got until it's gone. Thankfully, I got on Scott's list about a year ago, and should be taking delivery of a new one at the end of this month.

As far as makers making the handle out of a single piece of steel, I've owned a Pat Crawford folder made out of a single block of 440C. The locking mechanism was different. The model was the assassin.
 
Thanks for the help guys. The more I think about this knife, the more I am awed by it and want one. It seems like the perfect illustration of a simple, yet graceful design. Take a billet of titanium and grind away all that is inessential. Add a blade and a pivot, and you have one incredible knife. Of course we all know that executing all this is another thing entirely.

So you say the wait is over a year long? Maybe I should think about putting in an order. This would be a really nice graduation present for myself come next May. From what you guys describe this would be an heirloom quality knife that I can carry and one day pass on.

One more question though. Does anyone here know if the lockbar face is hardened so as to minimize wear?
 
Rest assured, that things like a hardened lock bar is taken care of. The great thing about ordering with Scott is that if you decide you want to cancel the order, it's not a problem. When I ordered, he told me just to let him know if I decided I didn't want the knife. There will always be someone behind you on the list that will be happy to be bumped up! E-mail or call Scott and ask if you can get in line for one. You won't be sorry!!
 
I posted on this a few weeks ago. I was fortunate to pick up a Lochsa recently. I could not be more impressed with this knife. Without drawing comparisons to other specific makers and models -- and I think I own or have owned most of the regularly mentioned tactical/utility makers and models -- I don't remember ever being this impressed with a knife.

You really do have to handle a Lochsa to see how different it is, though. Knives of this type are all pretty similar when you think about it -- it's the details that set them apart -- and the Lochsa has to be handled to appreciate the details. The palm swell, the ramp on the thumb stud, the clip, the contouring of the frame....

In a nutshell, the knife is as comfortable/more comfortable than any I've held, as sharp/sharper than any I've received, as smooth/smoother, locks up as well/better, etc.

For me, it's one of the best overall packages for utility EDC that I've seen.
 
I ordered a lochsa over a year ago and have not heard a thing. My e-mail address has not changed. I sent Scott three e-mails recently and he did not respond. I noticed his website has not been updated in over a year. Anyone know how I might get a hold of him? Thanks.
 
indenial said:
I ordered a lochsa over a year ago and have not heard a thing. My e-mail address has not changed. I sent Scott three e-mails recently and he did not respond. I noticed his website has not been updated in over a year. Anyone know how I might get a hold of him? Thanks.
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Take your time,take it easy!

As you can understand from the previous posts,Lochsa's are in high demand and my guess is (besides attending some knife-shows) he's working his butt off to provide us with some of the best knives made.......,EVER!!!!!
Also....,when I mailed him a couple of months ago to get on the Lochsa-list,I was told the waiting time was around 24 months,and my guess is,This will increase with every order he takes!
This is no problem for the majority of the people who want one......,his knives are so awesome that most people would be willing to wait 5 years to get a real Scott Cook!!!

I'll bet he will contact you one of these days......,don't forget there were some big knife shows recently,and more coming up in the near future!!!

I can't wait to get my hands on perfection,even if it's gonna be close to two years!!!


Scott Cook rocks!!!!!
 
deserthawk748 said:
Hi,

Can anyone tell me if Scott makes the Lochsa in left-hand versions?

Thanks
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You should probably shoot Mr Cook an e-mail,but my guess is:"he does!!" (since it is a custom handmade knife).

Don't pin me down on this,though!!!:D
 
Just to re-iterate what has been said here already: The Lochsa is a great EDC folder executed in flawless finish. IMHO, in the category of integral lock titanium folders the cream of the crop are made by Cook, Mayo, Carson, and Obenauf (in no particular order).

Get yourself on the Lochsa waiting list and keep your eyes open for a used one. The nice thing is that if for some reason the Lochsa doesn't appeal to you, you can sell it essentially without loss.
 
The waiting list is a little over 2 years long, by the way!! I just put an order in for one last month. I ordered mine with dual thumb studs and S90V for the blade!! I had been wanting one for a long time, and decided to pull the trigger and order one!!
 
As an addendum, I'm aware that the current waiting period is over two years. However, when I ordered my Lochsa the waiting list was 18 months long according to Scott himself. It has now been 17 months. I was just e-mailing to ask if he was still on schedule. Unfortunately, he never responded.
 
I delivered a lot of E-mails for SCOTT and did not answer the letter.Make a phone call no one connects to hear.Gift mail from China I search have also receive to did not answer the letter, somehow or other?Work probably too busy.
 
Last Oct. I went on his list and was told it would be about 2yrs. before I got my knife. I hope I am still alive by then. I will continue to look for one.
 
wangyimeng said:
I delivered a lot of E-mails for SCOTT and did not answer the letter.Make a phone call no one connects to hear.Gift mail from China I search have also receive to did not answer the letter, somehow or other?Work probably too busy.
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It has been my experience that Scott WILL answer your E-mail, it just might take a wee bit longer than you would expect.
 
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