Traditional Lockers

[mrszeontestpilot]

What types of locking folders are considered traditional? Maybe this is a dumb question, but I'm new here and not used to certain terms... Looked around on the site and didn't find the answer, so if I'm asking something that has already been answered, I apologize. There's a lot here. Back to my question, are lockbacks the only 'traditional' locking folders, or are there others? And what makes it traditional or not?

 

[Peregrin]

Here's a link to the Traditional Forum Guidelines: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ional-Folders-amp-Fixed-Blades-quot-Sub-Forum

Typically we like to keep it to "classic Hunters, Trappers, Lockbacks, Slipjoints, Skinners and other classic "traditional" designs".

Hopefully this answers your question.

 

[jackknife]

Well, there's the navaja's from Spain that are a lock back. Then there are some of the newer Lagioule knives with lock backs. If you go to Germany there's some lock back versions of the old Friedrich Herder sodbusters that lock, as is knives from Puma, Weidmanshiel or however you spell it. Some with very very nice stag handles. There are some very old traditional Italian knives with lock back blades.

Lot's of choices once you start looking.

Carl.

 

[mrszeontestpilot]

So could a linerlock or a framelock be considered traditional if they looked a certain way?

 

[Boggs]

Since the framelock is a fairly recent design when incorporated with a classic pattern would be more of a "Gentleman's Knife" but wouldn't be considered traditional........as for linerlocks, when you look at the classic patterns they would have a tab which released the blade(s) and not a liner release that would be found in today's tactical based knives.

 

[Modoc ED]

Here are two great examples of classic "Traditional" lock back knives.

Buck 110

Buck 112

 

[mrszeontestpilot]

Since the framelock is a fairly recent design when incorporated with a classic pattern would be more of a "Gentleman's Knife" but wouldn't be considered traditional........as for linerlocks, when you look at the classic patterns they would have a tab which released the blade(s) and not a liner release that would be found in today's tactical based knives.

Ah, okay. That makes sense.

 

[Modoc ED]

Here is an example of a traditional linerlock. The liner slips over/under the blade tang and not behind the blade tang.

GEC Northfield Linerlock

 

[richstag]

Here are two great examples of classic "Traditional" lock back knives.

Buck 110

Buck 112

Ed, that 112 is awesome.

 

[festerfromnzed]

Opinel.....I think its called a ringlock?....or collar lock??.......................FES

 

[Skimo]

Virobloc

 

[pinnah]

The Buck 110 is coming up on its 50th anniversary. The Opinel lock ring is just a bit older. I would consider them both to be traditional at this point. Liner locks have been around quite awhile too. Know less about their history though.


Folders by Pinnah, on Flickr

The plastic handled knife in the center isn't "Traditional" but I think the others are. Buck 110, Buck 112, Buck 500, Buck 482, Opinel #9, #8, #6.

 

[Humppa]

You should also try out Böker. There are some pretty traditionals. Mostly they are Backlocks in different handle materials. Try your search for "Böker Manufaktur Solingen". Theese knives are made in Solingen, Germany. The other series, like Böker Plus are made somewhere in China, Taiwan or whatever. Lower prize.

Böker has also a company in USA, Böker USA. Maybe you can find there also something like you´re looking for.

Kind regards
Andi

 

[Will Power]

Yes, I recommend Böker too, got a carbon lockback of theirs in Washboard Bone, very nice grip and not too heavy.

GEC and Queen Cutlery make good liner lock Traditionals. The lock-back was around in the c19th so it's got a long pedigree.

MOKI and Fällkniven make very high quality lockbacks that have traditional bone or wood but with all stainless liners and newer types of steel, but I feel they qualify for the Traditional stable. Fontenille-Pataud - France- make superb locking (and conventional) Laguioles in a vast array of handle materials.

 

[markpmc]

Is there a more American lock back than the Buck 110?

While we're on the subject I've began my hunt for a BassPro Buck 110 in 154cm ....

 

[Will Power]

Here is an example of a traditional linerlock. The liner slips over/under the blade tang and not behind the blade tang.

GEC Northfield Linerlock

Great Bone on this one:thumbup: 73 a very versatile pattern and very solid lock-up too on my ones.

Greetings, Will

 

[JAB]

Another note about linerlocks:

A "traditional linerlock" isn't just distinguished by it's materials or styling; most also differ mechanically from their modern cousins. The lock is really just more of a "safety" - they still incorporate a backspring and, other than that addition, operate like any other slipjoint.

 

[aplehr1]

If I remember correctly, the proper name for this pattern is a "fiddlehead" or "fiddleback". It is NOT a "saddlehorn".

Adam

 

[Rick]

The lockback whittler is one of the more interesting and rare traditional lockers. It's a very demanding pattern to build when it's done right, as the two small blades run on one backspring each like a regular whittler, but in this case, both springs also work together to provide the tension for the lock bar on the master blade.

 

[Bastid]

I do not know what I like more, the knife or the person that made it. (actually the friendship is more than worth any knife or knives.)
But here is a chance to show Ken's work off.
Other than a 110 and a Case/Bose whittler it is my only locking traditional knife.