What ever happened to that Centofante-designed linerlock safety?

Shmackey

Shmackey

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I think it was called the Secur-Lock or something like that. You pushed a little slider toward the pivot and it prevented the linerlock from disengaging--like CRKT's LAWKS, but not as clumsy.

Why didn't this catch on? I remember an old thread where Sal said that the feature was slated to become part of the Military (this was long ago and, I'm sure, long forgotten). I've handled a couple of Centofantes and this feature did work. My only guess is that it kind of highlights the instability of linerlocks if you say that a safety system helps.

Anyway, with the Spydie Centofante models discontinued, is this feature destined for the history books?
 
Hi Shmackey. 1) it was very difficult to male and 2) the market didn't want the feature. The ELU is still the final word.

sal
 
Hi Sal,

Thanks for the quick reply. It never ceases to amaze me that the CEO of a company has your kind of connection to its customers.

From my limited experience with the Centofante security feature, I can say that I liked it more than the LAWKS--it was more elegant--but I can understand how the market just wouldn't clamor for an extra step to take when opening a knife.

My next Spydie will probably be the Centofante Jr. (assuming I can still find one).
 
i've always liked the centofante have a large plain edge #259 - i also like the extra safety - i dont know why it didnt catch on - i recently saw some really good deals on small centofantes but brain lock i cant remember where now - will post if i find it.....


sifu
 
oh and they called the lok the "secure-lok" in an old mag ad for the centofante i have .......still looking for the site w/the deal too.....


sifu
 
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