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Why just the one liner?
- Thread starter BOK
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- Nov 22, 1998
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BOK:
If memory serves, the reason for the single liner (on the same side as the clip) has somethiing to do with providing support to the pocket-clip screws. The G-10 is not rigid-enough to firmly hold the screw threads without the liner (they would sometimes strip-out).
Fellow forumites will surely add any other factors, but that is my recollection. Hope that is helpful.
Brian
If memory serves, the reason for the single liner (on the same side as the clip) has somethiing to do with providing support to the pocket-clip screws. The G-10 is not rigid-enough to firmly hold the screw threads without the liner (they would sometimes strip-out).
Fellow forumites will surely add any other factors, but that is my recollection. Hope that is helpful.
Brian
personally I prefer only one liner. I don't find any tasks I'd encounter, even tough cutting tasks requiring 2 liners. I understand the use of the single liner as an anchor for clip screws, but not so much for strength.
My favorite incarnation of the Civilian is still the slender non-liner g-10 version, plenty strong enough.
I guess because of my training I'm real sensitive to weight differentiation. I can physically feel how much more drag is increased with the addition of one liner and especially two.
The only instance where dual liners are acceptable for me is if they are inset/nested like some Spydercos, or skeletonized like alot of benchmades linered models. These types maintain strength through rigidity without all that weight gain.
take care,
Ken
My favorite incarnation of the Civilian is still the slender non-liner g-10 version, plenty strong enough.
I guess because of my training I'm real sensitive to weight differentiation. I can physically feel how much more drag is increased with the addition of one liner and especially two.
The only instance where dual liners are acceptable for me is if they are inset/nested like some Spydercos, or skeletonized like alot of benchmades linered models. These types maintain strength through rigidity without all that weight gain.
take care,
Ken