Scott Cook's Lochsa

8 years wait for a knife? That's just crazy. Obviously, demand is far exeeding the supply for the locsha, that means there is almost no risk involved in expanding the production. You can even throw some price increase for the new orders. And I really believe you can keep the same quality with the increase of production. Was Cris Reeve's first run of Sebenzas any better than his current ones, probably not. It's all just common sense and following by example, unless there's something else involved only known to Mr. Cook.
P.S. May be I should get a bank loan and open a shop making the Locsha's knockoffs with the exactly same specs. I even have a name for it " Locnow".
 
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I have a Lochsa with S30 blade and one with S90 on order. Like most knife lowers am I very impressed. It is one of the most beautiful folders out there and you can open and close it for half an hour trying to find out how mr Cook made it.

But I have to say that I prefer a large regular Sebenza (and it is not about the price, I use all my folders).

1. It is easier to clean.
2. The blade shape is more all round with a stronger tip.
3. I have some blade play on my Lochsa. Not much but it is there and it was there when it was brand new and I hate it. The problem is that it is impossible to communicate with mr Cook. Some years ago he answered emails now and then but he doesn´t anymore.

With this said I have to mention that I of course will be happy to buy my second Lochsa when the time comes:).
 
WOW this is the first time I hear about Lochsa blade play. I never had any problem contacting Scott, and we had a great communication.
 
LaBella said:
The word "grail" is way overused here! I own one, am in 2 or 3 slots in the order list and it has been waaaaay over 2-3 years. I am just saying is all. They are amazing knives though, the secondary market is ablaze with them


Get one! You will not be disappointed


Ron LaBella
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excuse me Sir, when you get your two or three slots from Scott, I would like the one I sold you back.

:D

mongomondo said:
Maybe he doesn't want to lose that personal touch that the current knives have. I doubt he would be making them if he wasn't making money. Increasing productions means spending more money on labor and equipment, which means more risk. He could just be comfortable with the amount of current demand.
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I second that one.

T.K.C. said:
I would rather the Locsha stay at the high level of quality that it is. AND I will happily wait as long as it takes to get the one I have on order.
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I totally agree with TKC.

Spill the beans here. I have had probably six or seven go through me in the past couple of years. Without hesitation, the Lochsa with its unique single piece of titanium handle is far and away the best lock up out there. It is an engineering marvel to look at and use.

To say the secondary market is ablaze is a bit of an overstatement in my opinion. Usually scooped up within minutes of posting in a sale thread and they command nearly double what the maker originally sold them for in the first place.

My three:

Top EDC which is carried in a sheath.
Middle Regular Lochsa with Devin Thomas Damascus
Bottom Reverse Finish with 14 or 18?? K Gold dual thumbstuds


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LaBella said:
They are amazing knives though, the secondary market is ablaze with them.
Get one! You will not be disappointed
Ron LaBella
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I got one....I was disappointed.

It isn't a bad knife, but I just didn't love it, because:

1. I didn't care for the shape, it accentuated that fact that the handle is longish in relation to the blade.

2. It had the same problem that some Sebenza knives have, the lockbar could easily be pushed over to almost the opposing side...and all of the Lochsa knives that I have seen have that same issue...it just drives me nuts.

3. Complete lack of comms with Scott when I had a question completely pissed me off.

Liked the fact that it was very easily sold and I didn't lose any money on it(I paid aftermarket price initially, which was a bit high)...even made a small profit.

Everyone has their own tastes...for the knife, the ease of communication, the EXCEPTIONAL customer service, and the ease of acquisition, I prefer the Sebenza Classic.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I agree, Scott should clone himself to increase production and meet current demand. ;)
 
LaBella said:
Apologies STeven.:)

Sincerely

Ron LaBella
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Heck Ron, no need to apologize:D

I was just offering a counter-opinion to the sunshine and light....got one, didn't like it, sold it....always an option(very good one, actually) for those not overly enamored with theirs.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
The_Guide said:
How about tossing one of those slots my way ;)

He is currently taking orders on his other knife, The Owyhee hunter. It looks pretty cool too:

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As for the cost of the Lochsa, it is listed at $565 stock. It is extra (not sure how much) for S90V.

Maybe I'll get on the list for an Owyhee hunter is S90V... that looks pretty cool as well :thumbup:

The_Guide :cool:
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That is a beautiful knife.
 
I've wanted one of those for a long time! It's "Art meets Function" to its extreme! OK, now I have to get my drool towl.
 
lunde - VERY nice photos indeed!


kohai999 - not too sure what to say about the lockbar problem. Like I already stated, I have had several and now own three. Never had a problem with the lockbar on any of them. In fact all of them have been the best of any folder I have had the pleasure of owning.

The lack of comms with Scott is probably what drives people nuts. Phone is out of service and he doesn't return emails. I could see how he just got tired of telling people their knife won't be ready for a year, or two or five etc. I tried to communicate with him about getting my damascus lochsa refurbed. When I got it, it had a few light scratches on both sides of the handle.I gave up trying to get ahold of Scott after about a month of emails etc. Luckily, I found a 'pimper' who brought it back to 100% in just a few days at a pretty reasonable cost too.

I guess, when he is ready to open up his Lochsa order book again the flood gates will open and people will forget about him going under ground for a long time.
 
I sent him an email regarding ordering an Owyhee hunter and I still havent heard back...

How does one order knives from this guy?
 
Recently acquired a Lochsa, which I paid a premium for, and I don't see myself selling this one off unless I am in dire need of funds. It is the perfect folder in every respect. I sold a couple of Sebbies and a ZT to get it, that's how impressed I am with this knife. While I still want to get a Sebbie to replace the ones I sold, they are much more available and the choice was a no brainer.
 
RNST said:
kohai999 - not too sure what to say about the lockbar problem. Like I already stated, I have had several and now own three. Never had a problem with the lockbar on any of them. In fact all of them have been the best of any folder I have had the pleasure of owning.

The lack of comms with Scott is probably what drives people nuts. Phone is out of service and he doesn't return emails. I could see how he just got tired of telling people their knife won't be ready for a year, or two or five etc. I tried to communicate with him about getting my damascus lochsa refurbed. When I got it, it had a few light scratches on both sides of the handle.I gave up trying to get ahold of Scott after about a month of emails etc. Luckily, I found a 'pimper' who brought it back to 100% in just a few days at a pretty reasonable cost too.

I guess, when he is ready to open up his Lochsa order book again the flood gates will open and people will forget about him going under ground for a long time.
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1. The lockbar thing is only a problem if you PUSH from the side...it is basically angle engagement issue...it is however, imo, a flaw. As far as being the perfect folder, recently got a custom Lahar from Tim Galyean that is just about the platinum standard for a custom framelock in terms of function, construction and lock engagement.

2. Lack of comms from the maker side is probably the number one reason NOT to work with a maker.

3. When those people who flock to Scott have issues with their knives, or questions, and can't reach him, they will forget about the temporary sweetness and have to swallow the bile that comes with the inability to communicate....BTW, I knew Scott when he was still working for Chris, he did the refurb on my small Sebenza...great job too.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
RNST said:
I took a look and it is one of the numbered first production run. It is not a Prototype because all the 'proto' are marked as such. caveat emptor is all I can say about that one.

Lochsa has been my edc for the past year and all I can say is if you get a chance to buy one - do it. Great lock up, comfortable to hold and shaving sharp blade.
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I looked at that one too since I am now all fired up about the lochsa, but it didn't say anything about being a prototype. Just an expensive early signed one. my main concern would be if I ever had a problem with it, the maker seems to have cutoff communications with the rest of the world. Actually, from what ive been able to uncover, he is a push communicator: when he has something to say, he'll contact you, and is pretty good about letting people know that their custom order is ready, but reaching him when you want/need to is dang near impossible. not good if you have a custom knife issue that needs customer service. :rolleyes:
 
FWIW

I was offered a 'proto' one of the first eight by a very early collector of Scott's knives. He knew Scott well before he left CRK. Anyways the price of the proto wasn't nearly as high as that one on that auction site. Someone is out to prey upon some unsuspecting collector IMO.
 
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