Vosteed - Is the uber hype for real?

Is that top liner lock basically a button operated compression lock? From what I see in the photos on their website it looks similar.


Edit to add…

I found a disassembly video. It is a compression lock and the only difference is there is an extra pin. The liner wedges between a pin and the blade tang but theres a second pin that is the blade stop
 
Last edited:
Like

vorsteed-rr-1.jpg
 
Riz! said:
I found a disassembly video. It is a compression lock and the only difference is there is an extra pin. The liner wedges between a pin and the blade tang but theres a second pin that is the blade stop
Click to expand...

Saw a diagram showing the same thing. I'm left with yes it is but no it isn't. Mostly yes? But not really.
 
I wonder what Eric and Sal Glesser think?

Maybe its different enough with the edition of the separate stop pin that it doesnt violate any patents
 
SharpBits said:
The patent has expired for the Comp Lock. It's harder to make well which is why so few use it.
Click to expand...

I don't have one on me today to look at (hangs head in shame) but I thought it was a rounded bit of finger from the liner is bent to engage a cookie bite out the back end of the blade? Surely there's some tolerance involved but it doesn't look any more complicated than an Axis lock would be?
 
Maximumbob54 said:
I don't have one on me today to look at (hangs head in shame) but I thought it was a rounded bit of finger from the liner is bent to engage a cookie bite out the back end of the blade? Surely there's some tolerance involved but it doesn't look any more complicated than an Axis lock would be?
Click to expand...
I'm only repeating whatI learned at the Spyderco home forum. It seems very simple, but I guess getting everything exactly where it needs to be can be a challenge. I used to think locks backs were simple as well, until a knife maker explained the complex interactions of all the parts.
 
Maybe that's the secret sauce of the Axis lock. If it's just a sprung bar holding a jig but angle in place against a rod in the liners maybe it allows more tolerance than the various lock designs. Maybe second only to liner and frame locks.
 
Insipid Moniker said:
IMO, they're very solidly made knives with good fit and finish. I think their quality is on par with CIVIVI, but they have a more focused design selection and, IMO, some more creative and interesting design language.

I don't own a ton, as they seem to focus a lot on fifth pocket folders and I prefer mid to full sized knives, but the ones I've owned are extremely well executed.
Click to expand...
Please explain for the only person in the universe who doesn't know what "fifth pocket" means.
 
XJ-linux said:
Watch pocket?
Click to expand...
That's what I grew up hearing the fifth pocket called. As in the pocket watched most men carried before wrist watched took over. Even though what remains of the watch pocket is smaller than most pocket watches of the time.
 
jbib said:
Please explain for the only person in the universe who doesn't know what "fifth pocket" means.
Click to expand...
Looks like people beat me to the answer! But yeah, if you carry a small knife in your watch pocket, Vosteed has some very nice designs that fit that niche well.
 
Starmarion said:
I've read a lot of great things about Vosteed over the last 6 months or so, and I was just wondering if the hype is for real or is it just hype? They've been coming out with a variety of EDC folders lately. The Racoon is probably Vosteed's most popular offering, but they have quite a few others on the market as well now. Their newest offering, the Porcupine, is sold out nearly everywhere and looks interesting. Any thoughts on this manufacturer?
Click to expand...
Meh for me. Other posters are indicating these are Bestech, which means you should expect quality. Aside from that, about as exciting as the Civivi of the week. (And I do own several) I don't get too excited by melting ergos, perfectly centered blades, zero blade play, grippy texture, sharpening choils and impressive demonstrations of paper being super sliced. Have you seen it between a Para 3 and a Para 2? Nothing wrong with them, especially if Vosteed sends you one for free to review I guess. As the internet loves to say, "Your mileage may vary"!
 
knife_daddy said:
Meh for me. Other posters are indicating these are Bestech, which means you should expect quality. Aside from that, about as exciting as the Civivi of the week. (And I do own several) I don't get too excited by melting ergos, perfectly centered blades, zero blade play, grippy texture, sharpening choils and impressive demonstrations of paper being super sliced. Have you seen it between a Para 3 and a Para 2? Nothing wrong with them, especially if Vosteed sends you one for free to review I guess. As the internet loves to say, "Your mileage may vary"!
Click to expand...
What is then? What is true?
 
knife_daddy said:
Meh for me. Other posters are indicating these are Bestech, which means you should expect quality. Aside from that, about as exciting as the Civivi of the week. (And I do own several) I don't get too excited by melting ergos, perfectly centered blades, zero blade play, grippy texture, sharpening choils and impressive demonstrations of paper being super sliced. Have you seen it between a Para 3 and a Para 2? Nothing wrong with them, especially if Vosteed sends you one for free to review I guess. As the internet loves to say, "Your mileage may vary"!
Click to expand...

I’ve used the snot out of my Vosteed Racoon given to me for free which was then a gateway since I was so impressed to pay for 2 Thunderbirds with my own money. All have been on par with a para2 just fine (I have 4 para 2s).

So I'm personally not just slicing paper, I’ve used the Racoon to make many feather sticks to pass the time, and open amazon packages, Christmas presents this year, and like 2 zip ties. Cardboard and rope, some amateur carvings that didn’t resemble anything.

So what does it take to impress you if ergos, centering, fit and finish, and ability to fully sharpen doesn’t? Come on.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top