Traditional Lockback models. Please list any you know of.

[rifon2]

Queen Mountain Man Trapper Model #3L.
It's a bit on the large side - with a 3-3/4" blade (of D2) - but it's also slim which makes for a nice carry.

The newest version, with Zebrawood scales, is a real beauty. :thumbup:


Here's a few pics of the Model #3, which is the same knife but as a plain slipjoint without the lock.
Handle scales on this one are birdseye maple.

 

[Blues]

Elliott, at Blade I did try to pinch the Case/Bose tribul spear, but could not. That is one knife I REALLY wanted.
I do have both of the CV Copperlocks, but I was thinking older tradional designs like the remington(not sure of model name), etc...

Are the bullets(like some make now) an older design?

edit- just saw the last couple of post, thanks. Elliott, I really like that Case!

Kenny,

The "Bullet" pattern (both the Tomes as well as other custom and production versions) are all based on Remington's classic R1303 & R1306 pattern. Tomes takes the liberty of moving the lock up from the butt of the knife which makes it much simpler to manipulate (but is not faithful in that respect to the original). Nor does it have the "Bullet" shield like this scaled down version by Joel Chamblin:

(Queen makes a large 4.5" Mountain Man that's based on the Remington pattern but it's big, heavy and the lock is pretty hefty as well imho.)

If I can be of any help at all Kenny, feel free to contact me via email or PM. :thumbup:

 

[kamagong]

What about the Buck 110?

- Christian

 

[Blues]

What about the Buck 110?

- Christian

I didn't suggest that one, Christian, only because (aside from size) the lock on mine is pretty firm and I wonder how hard it might be for someone with limited finger or hand strength to deal with.

 

[kamagong]

I didn't suggest that one, Christian, only because (aside from size) the lock on mine is pretty firm and I wonder how hard it might be for someone with limited finger or hand strength to deal with.

That is true, it's the same on mine.

- Christian

That Chamblin is a beauty BTW.

 

[neeman]

I am going to be naughty...
Fallkniven U2
Let's call it a lineless shadow pattern?
A superb pocket knife

 

[joe-bob]

My Tidioute lockback is quite a bit easier to open and close than any of my case Cheetahs.

 

[JB in SC]

Ken, Winchester made a lot of patterns I've never seen in photos or in person. The only vintage Winchester lockback I've actually held in my hand was the #1950 pattern. It looks nothing like Jerry's Winchester (which looks more like a Remington frame). The #1950 is huge (over 5" closed) and is shaped like the Remington #1253. I don't know enough about these old patterns to say if one is accurate or not.

Personally, Jerry's Winchester pattern is one of my favorites. I love the combination of the blade shape and frame.

 

[Steve_Holt]

The one that sprang to my mind is the lockback whittler, a really great pattern, and also one that Mr. Erickson showed a while back while it was in progress.

It also has the forward lock like was mentioned earlier. I only have the inexpensive Kissing Crane version, but I've seen several beautiful customs, and the Case/Bose collaboration model.

I'm not sure if it meets your idea of traditional, but the German Mercator K55 Cat knife also has the forward lock and is easy to open and close. And for the price, you could probably get a few dozen for less than the cost of a Case/Bose knife!

 

[Will Power]

MOKI from Japan puts together a very credible lockback, extremely easy to open,VG-10 with deeply impressive build quality. Jigged bone Red or Amber

Böker (Germany) offer a carbon blade lockback in various bones-mines Washboard-Barehead 4.25" Slim knife in the pocket.

Various offerings from Weidmannsheil as well, some stag,others bone all carbon.

 

[Blues]

I am going to be naughty...
Fallkniven U2
Let's call it a lineless shadow pattern?
A superb pocket knife

I actually have one of these and concur that it would meet most all of Ken's needs but for the fact that the plain jane zytel wrapper is not much of a traditional look. (Then again, neither was the Gerber LST.)

That aside, it's sharp, it's light, the lock is solid and it's relatively inexpensive.

With some upgraded scales it could really be aesthetically pleasing as well.

All that said, it did appear that the OP called for a more traditional knife.

 

[TLARbb]

This showed up in the mailbox today. It is pretty easy to open.

Now I also have a Ka-Bar 1189 that has a backpring like the leaf spring under a 1-ton pickup. I can get it open, but have one heckava time getting it to release. The indent on the tail is pretty small and I just can't get a good enough purchase on it to close it easily.

All of my Copperlocks are easy to open, as are my Silver Knights. Can't think of any more traditionals that I have that are lockbacks.

EJ

 

[Ken44]

EJ, that warncliffe copperlock looks great. I have both in the CV/yellow, but had forgot they even made it in a warncliffe. May have to pick one of those up.


Elliott, that Chamblin Bullet is a thing of beauty. Great stag!
Your right, a mid-lock would be better for me. If I had been thinking I would have checked some out at Blade.





Thanks for all the input, info, and pics everyone:thumbup: I got some good ideas, and learned a bit to.

 

[JB in SC]

Jerry, there are some that probably feature lighter springs than that one but that was the essential idea. Many patterns have enough blade sticking up out of the frame to allow good leverage especially when it can be gripped fairly far forward toward the tip.

Hopefully that dang you will turn into a thank you but even if not, we will have tried and you should be able to send that knife along to another member here. At that point we can try to come up with similar ideas with lighter backsprings.

Thank you Elliott, just got mine and it's easy enough to open :thumbup:

Fantastic knife...

 

[Blues]

Thank you Elliott, just got mine and it's easy enough to open :thumbup:

Fantastic knife...

Jerry, that's great news!!! I'm really pleased to hear it. :thumbup:

 

[arty]

I have the Tidioute lockback in red bone. It is easier to open than close.
I also have two Moki lockbacks - the Aries (VG10 and bone) and Glory (AUS8, wood). Both are easy to open and close.
I haven't seen one in my hands, but there is a nice looking Katz lockback knife in wood or bone with ATS34 steel.

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Queen Mountain Man Trapper Model #3L.
It's a bit on the large side - with a 3-3/4" blade (of D2) - but it's also slim which makes for a nice carry.

The newest version, with Zebrawood scales, is a real beauty. :thumbup:


Here's a few pics of the Model #3, which is the same knife but as a plain slipjoint without the lock.
Handle scales on this one are birdseye maple.

Winterbottom and cocobolo just got kicked off the list, that is beautiful!

 

[Absintheur]

One I would like to see a more .... guess I would have to say "handsome" version of the is the EKA Big Swede...

It is easy to open thanks to plenty of exposed blade plus a simple adjustment can be made to tighten or loosen the pull. It is also one of my favorite winter knives as it is very east to open, use, and close wearing gloves, that very prominent lock helps there.

This old Colonial design is mush the same although less blade to pinch...but it too could be updated...

 

[Modoc ED]

The new GEC Mini Lockback Hunter is a nice traditional lockback.

Maybe I missed it but I didn't see anyone mention the Buck 110. It is another great traditional lockback.

 

[Absintheur]

Well if the Buck 110 gets a mention then I have to add the Case Sharktooth as well. With it's rounded handle I always found it felt better in hand, especially for long cutting chores.