Spyderco Barong and liner locks

[upnorth]

I'm a fan of Spyderco but not liner locks. With this said, I've never owned a Spyderco L.L. Are the Spydercos retaing their tension and locking up nicely after years of use? I almost got a military once but got a Manix instead. I also find the Barong attractive, except for it's 3/4 sharpened blade. Should I expect this new Spydi L.L. to give me years of reliability? I'm willing to pay more for a Spyderco because I get a great knife. I'm just leery about the lock set up.

 

[yablanowitz]

I have eight Militaries, going back to when they were using ATS-34. Some of them have been used pretty hard, judging by the scratches in the blades and the wear on the G-10. The lock-up varies a bit from knife to knife, but the second best on all mine is an old 440V that has been used hard. If I recall correctly, the blade steel places it at a minimum of ten years old, and the lock looks to be ready for another twenty years of the same kind of use.

I haven't gotten a Barong in hand yet, but if the lock is half as good as the Military, you should get a good twenty years out of it easily.

 

[upnorth]

Thanks buddy. I'll be watching the Barong pass around and or reviews with interest

 

[steelscout30]

Spyderco's liner locks are second to none in the industry. :thumbup:

I have no problem trusting them---rock solid, positive engagement every time.