Traditional Springers

[guy0783]

Figured I would throw up some pics of my Weidmannsheil. It measures 4in closed with a 3.25in stainless spear blade.

The blade snaps open firmly with the assistance of a back spring when the lever is depressed.

The springer is a traditional German lever-lock knife, this design didn't really seem to catch on outside of German makers. However, it was adopted by Case, and Ka-bar in some hotly sought after knives.

You all probably know more than I do about it, but here it is... (if I figured out the attachments right)



Please post your traditional springer, switch, or AOL blades.

 

[gorlank]

Thats a lovely old lever lock. Old World quality.

 

[Gevonovich]

I have been coveting this knife for a a long time now. I hope we see lots of great pics in this thread!!!! Great thread idea...guy!!:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[guy0783]

Because it deserves better pictures I have attempted to take some...

I'm no photographer, but hopefully these will do it more justice. Propped with a .300 Savage round, a Hamilton 950B pocket watch and a Remington MOP fob knife.

 

[Railsplitter]

You mentioned your Springer in another thread and I wasn't sure what type of knife it was. I get it now. I've seen these before but I didn't know what they were called. Also known as a Lever Lock, I assume. I like the Springer terminology. Kind of a cool name for a knife.

Thanks for the pictures. Nice knife and I really like that Hamilton too.

 

[Gevonovich]

Great photographs, guy!! I really like the composition, the Hamilton and the Longines backdrop:thumbup::thumbup: Goodness that is a good looking knife and i bet a joy to use and carry!

 

[Arathol]

You mentioned your Springer in another thread and I wasn't sure what type of knife it was. I get it now. I've seen these before but I didn't know what they were called. Also known as a Lever Lock, I assume. I like the Springer terminology. Kind of a cool name for a knife.

I have one just like it made by Hubertus. Not really a lever lock, more of a side lock. Either way, around here it is also called a switch blade.

 

[guy0783]

Thanks for the kind words, I collect vintage watches and that Hamilton is one of my better pocket watches.

I know there's a switchblade forum, but I figure the traditional and switchblade knife worlds collide in many instances.

Surely this knife, or a Ka-Bar Grizzly, or a Schrade button knife fit a traditional niche.

Show 'em if you got 'em!