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At the risk of offending those in this forum, I have to say I really want one of those with the back lock and opening hole. Classy yet utilitarian.
 
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copper mercator, built for well over a hundred years from Germany

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dc50 said:
I had a few when I first started on this neverending quest, they were a well-built knife. I couldn't understand why they didn't have a kick to keep the blade from hitting the back spring.
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Some have a bump in the spring where the tang hits. It acts like a kick in the tang does. However, as they usually have strong backsprings (and a hook/notch interface between tang and spring) the accompanied closing is recommended !
 
herisson said:
Some have a bump in the spring where the tang hits. It acts like a kick in the tang does. However, as they usually have strong backsprings (and a hook/notch interface between tang and spring) the accompanied closing is recommended !
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Thank you Sir! :thumbsup::)
 
herisson said:
[Makes a note to himself : read all posts before answering....]
And while this turns out to be quite the French parade, I just can't help myself, if only for the walnut scales...

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Wow... that is such a gorgeous knife! It might be my next acquisition...
 
It is... I consider it one of my beauties. However, I don't carry it much because it's quite a weight in the pocket and I make do nowadays with way lighter knives (I know, I'm a wimp...). But the locking action of the backspring and hook/notch interface is just outstanding ! It borders on locking folder territory. I had less luck with the Chamois model which I had to send back due to a weak spring. Came back with just a little stronger spring. Not happy with that one while it is a splendid design...
 
herisson said:
Some have a bump in the spring where the tang hits. It acts like a kick in the tang does. However, as they usually have strong backsprings (and a hook/notch interface between tang and spring) the accompanied closing is recommended !
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:thumbsup: The word in French is poncetage.
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Some have a groove in the spring to reduce hazard.

Today some makers have added a kick to their blades, not because they had tons of returns, rather to comfort the buyer.
 
herisson said:
It is... I consider it one of my beauties. However, I don't carry it much because it's quite a weight in the pocket and I make do nowadays with way lighter knives (I know, I'm a wimp...). But the locking action of the backspring and hook/notch interface is just outstanding ! It borders on locking folder territory. I had less luck with the Chamois model which I had to send back due to a weak spring. Came back with just a little stronger spring. Not happy with that one while it is a splendid design...
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I was wondering about their customer service... I heard good things about it. It sounds like the spring is still weak for your taste. Anyhow, the one that I'm very interested in is the Capuchadou. Might even use a work related trip to France to visit their shop/store...
 
Jolipapa said:
:thumbsup: The word in French is poncetage.
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Some have a groove in the spring to reduce hazard.

Today some makers have added a kick to their blades, not because they had tons of returns, rather to comfort the buyer.
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And here we have it ! The right word for the right thing. Merci !
 
Radisson said:
I was wondering about their customer service... I heard good things about it. It sounds like the spring is still weak for your taste. Anyhow, the one that I'm very interested in is the Capuchadou. Might even use a work related trip to France to visit their shop/store...
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The customer service is top notch and Gilles is a stand-up guy. I just didn't manage to make them understand my obsession with strong backsprings... If you can arrange, I wouldn't miss a visit to their store / factory. This way, you can choose your knife in hand : nothing better. And they are in Thiers... THE cutlery town in France (like Maniago in Italy, Sheffield in England or Seki in Japan). A must !
 
herisson said:
The customer service is top notch and Gilles is a stand-up guy. I just didn't manage to make them understand my obsession with strong backsprings... If you can arrange, I wouldn't miss a visit to their store / factory. This way, you can choose your knife in hand : nothing better. And they are in Thiers... THE cutlery town in France (like Maniago in Italy, Sheffield in England or Seki in Japan). A must !
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Ok, that’s great to hear, and I will definitely try to make that happen! Thanks for the infos!
 
Was thinking about a Chamois, but if they have weak springs/lazy action I'm put right off...especially as they are not that cheap.
 
Darn you guys, now I'm thinking about (finally) getting a Frenchy myself! :mad::D Again! :eek: It'll have to wait a bit though ...
 
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