Vesuvius Lock

Tohatchi NM

Tohatchi NM

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I was paging through my 2003 catalogue yesterday, and the Vesuvius description said it was a "lock back". To me, that implies a Delica-style lock. However, discussions on this forum, as well as the picture in the catalogue, seem to indicate a compression-lock or at least a liner-lock.

Unfortunately, I don't have a shop nearby where I could go check out a real one. Any insight?
 
The Vesuvius has a compression lock. Great lock and a great knife! My wife highly recommends it as a general utility EDC.

--Bob Q
 
It's a printing error. You have seen right, the Vesuvius has a compression lock. It's a fine knive, quite versatile and good looking.
 
Huh.

Are we _sure_ that's a typo? Wasn't the Vesuvius withdrawn from production for "reengineering" of the lock?

Sal? Carlos?
 
Sal had said that the Vesuvius was probably going to be changed to a lock back. I don't know if I read it here or over at the Spyderco forum, but it has been mentioned.


Blades
 
Sal had said that they'd pulled the Vesuvius because of lock problems, and I recall words about it being replaced with a lockback from him.
I doubt it's a printing typo, but you can probably phone the factory outlet and check.
 
Hey All!

The Vesuvius comes with a compression lock... It works in a very similar way to a standard liner lock, but the spring leaf you compress is on the BACK of the knife, not in line with where the edge goes into the handle.

It works very well, and also can be used to play a part in opening the blade, if you're the type of person who likes to "flick" knives open. (Not recommended by anybody)

I like the Vesuvius as a gentleman's dress carry knife. Its small and clean, looks snazzy, and isn't as intimidating as other, larger knives. I didn't like the... um... "shell" inlay style- I preferred the all black version with the quiet, understated Spyderco logo inlaid...

Peace,
Bill
 
Originally posted by UltraSteele
Hey All!

It works in a very similar way to a standard liner lock, but the spring leaf you compress is on the BACK of the knife, not in line with where the edge goes into the handle.
Peace,
Bill
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Actually, though it may resemble a linerlock, the mechanics involved are quite different. In a linerlock, the force applied tends to bend the lock, while in a compression lock, the force just compresses the lock against the stop pin. Therefore, the compression lock is much stronger.

And, BTW, the Vesuvius doesn't seem small to me. It is about 8" long. I'd say small is a Navigator or a Meerkat. Don't mention the Ladybug or the Jester - those are microspydies ;)
 
I didn't realize that the little lip on the spring ALSO rests against the stop pin! That's so cool! Thank you for pointing that out to me!

While there are similarities of function, the compression lock WOULD be stronger than just a Walker/Liner lock...

Thanks Dialex!

-Bill
 
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