timberline knives

I had that second one that you mentioned and liked it very much except for the lock. The one I had failed the spinewhack test every time, if it was done with more than a little bit of force. It might be worthwhile to handle some at a store to find one with a good lock. Even at full MSRP, it would be a good deal. I know nothing about the company's other models.
 
I have the first knife. A Zambezi but with a plain edge. I like it very much. Here are a few reasons:

1. The knife clicks into the sheath and is held securely without the strap around the handle but is quick to withdraw.

2. The handle scales are easy to remove and the above mentioned function with the sheath still works.

3. The sheath is adjustable as to how far it hangs from your belt and you can also remove it leaving the beltloop on your belt.

4. I use an eagle pouch run throught the top slots in the sheath to carry a multitool.

5.The grinds and fit and finish on my knife are extremely well done but the knife is made in Taiwan.

Overall I am very pleased with it and think it is highly underrated. I would not hesitate to buy another one.

John
 
I own the Wortac, and it is a beast. Maybe not as large as a Cuda Max, or BM 630, but it's still large.

Pluses: It's shaving sharp out of the box. The grip ensures good control of the blade, and reduces slippage whether drawing with the blade or stabbing.

Misses: My main gripe is the liner lock did not always engage the back of the blade when opened slowly. This may explain James' experience with the knife failing the spine whack test. I decided to go ahead and tackle this problem myself by taking the knife apart and "tuning" the lock engagement. I don't necessarily recommend that anyone else do this, and if you do, you do so at your own risk. I have checked my own knife after the adjustment and it passes the spine whack test with flying colors.

If you buy this knife in a store, check the lock engagement and make sure you are satisfied the knife will not close on your fingers when you need to use the knife the most.
 
m_calingo said:
Wortac, - My main gripe is the liner lock did not always engage the back of the blade when opened slowly. This may explain James' experience with the knife failing the spine whack test. I decided to go ahead and tackle this problem myself by taking the knife apart and "tuning" the lock engagement. I don't necessarily recommend that anyone else do this, and if you do, you do so at your own risk. I have checked my own knife after the adjustment and it passes the spine whack test with flying colors.
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This would be me, too. It reminded of my Boker Brend - it really needed more lock tension than the factory setting.

If I knew four years ago what I know now about lock tweaking, I'd still own my Kershaw Random Task - it had the same problem.
 
m_calingo said:
Pluses: It's shaving sharp out of the box. The grip ensures good control of the blade, and reduces slippage whether drawing with the blade or stabbing.

Misses: My main gripe is the liner lock did not always engage the back of the blade when opened slowly.
If you buy this knife in a store, check the lock engagement and make sure you are satisfied the knife will not close on your fingers when you need to use the knife the most.
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I second everything said here based on two that I have owned.
 
I picked up a Timberline Envoy a while back based on how much it looked like the Emerson turned Benchmade Tanto knife. It's nice, but it's sure not like a BM or Emerson, that's for sure. It's a First Production Run, so I never really meant to carry it anyway, but I put it in the case for good after that liner slipped back on me. .
 
i carried one of their special service knives for years. i love that knife.
 
I have a Timberline mini Wortac. Great knife except (as noted) for the fact that the lock is somewhat unreliable at times. Nothing a bit tinkering can't solve though.
 
I love the Pistol Grip! It is my favorite Timberline so far. Paul
 
m_calingo said:
I decided to go ahead and tackle this problem myself by taking the knife apart and "tuning" the lock engagement.
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How exactly did you do that? I might want to try that.
 
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