When knife snaps shut?

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dc50

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I know, I should know this. :p

But what the hay! It seems when ever a knife from a slipjoint to a Spyderco
is snapped shut, it's like the blade is hitting inside the handle, as a result making it dull. But it doesnt?? I guess if I took one apart,the answer might be there. What say you fellas?
 
there is a 'kick' on the ricasso that hits the spring before the edge does, or the spring has a high spot that hits the blade at the ricasso if it lacks the kick.

though I have had knives that weren't built quite right and the edge did hit
 
On a liner lock ar framelock the click should be the blade contacting the stop pin and/or the detent ball clicking into place. If the blade hits the back spacer you have a problem:thumbup:
 
You guys are fast..! LOL it gives me the shivers, when I hear that SNAP, its as if the blade it self, is taking the hit.
 
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The blade on my Boker Kalashnikov with the button lock will hit one of the metal back spacers if you keep the button pressed. I've got a flat spot on the blade from that.

That said, the spring I put in it keeps the blade from doing this now. I just can't carry it around without the risk of a bit of trouble with the law...
 
Take a look near the pivot and you'll see where the "kick" is contacting the backspring. This is what keeps the edge from hitting anything when you close it. This is typical on lockbacks and slipjoints, frame and liner locks have the ball detent already mentioned.


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Blue Sky said:
Take a look near the pivot and you'll see where the "kick" is contacting the backspring. This is what keeps the edge from hitting anything when you close it. This is typical on lockbacks and slipjoints, frame and liner locks have the ball detent already mentioned.


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Awesome! a see through knife, shows the works. Some models must have a really close tolerance.
 
dc50 said:
Awesome! a see through knife, shows the works. Some models must have a really close tolerance.
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Spyderco's are some of the best knives you can find. Exceptional QC and design. :thumbup:

I have had older style lockbacks without a "kick" portion on the tang. Had to be pretty careful opening and closing it.
 
Especially with slipjoints, and especially with those with a hard snap closing, I hold the blade carefully, following it all the way down as I close it to avoid that snapping shut.

If you get careless, it's not just a matter of the blade hitting the backspring, you may have a piece of finger you won't get out of the way in time.

Don't ask me how I know this.

The French Laguioles traditionally need to be closed carefully, since they have no kick, and will blunt the edge. They even sell a strip of material, or recommend putting a piece of cork inside, to cushion the closing blade.
 
Yep, it seems like my GEC slip joints hit the blade, with a clack! but they must be ok as the blade is still sharp. My Spydies must be ok also :p
 
Esav Benyamin said:
Especially with slipjoints, and especially with those with a hard snap closing, I hold the blade carefully, following it all the way down as I close it to avoid that snapping shut.

If you get careless, it's not just a matter of the blade hitting the backspring, you may have a piece of finger you won't get out of the way in time.

Don't ask me how I know this.

The French Laguioles traditionally need to be closed carefully, since they have no kick, and will blunt the edge. They even sell a strip of material, or recommend putting a piece of cork inside, to cushion the closing blade.
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That's great info,didn't know that about the laguioles. They were some of my first purchases, when I started on the road, that never ends, of collecting.
 
Put a Laguiole next to a Texas Toothpick. Distant cousins. The biggest difference seems to be that the Toothpicks tend to be slim, and Laguioles will hve thicker scales.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
Put a Laguiole next to a Texas Toothpick. Distant cousins. The biggest difference seems to be that the Toothpicks tend to be slim, and Laguioles will hve thicker scales.
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I love my toothpick. It's the perfect food knife. I usually carry a toothpick around specifically for food and another knife for utility. Trying to figure out which slipjoint pattern works best.
 
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