double liner's?
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Gatekeeper
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double liner's?
Greetings fellow blade junkies! This forum is new to me as is Spyderco. I recently purchased my 1st Spydie (Zytel Delica 50/50) and am very very pleased. My next one will be a high-end model. What I'm looking for is a handle that has a double liner. A big turn-off is a blade with a lot of side-to-side play. It has been my experience that the rigidity of this feature is a must for me. Are there any models any of you guys can suggest? I thank you for any and all input.
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welcome aboard, great job on the first post...
the 2 best Spyderco knives on the high end, going from user posts...
Chinook: MBC rated lockback(200lbs/inch)... just like a folding bowie... this is a folder that handles like a fixed blade.
Military: Best Linerlock in the spydie lineup, nested liners, high-tech lab rat... g-10 handles... a favorite with all who own one.
niether one of these are in my collection yet, but the military is looking better all the time. I just have a thing for linerlocks! my 2 most used spydies are linerlocks, my first spydie was the FRN Delica(2 yrs and NO PLAY AT ALL).
I don't know if either of these have double liners, but they are strong!
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
the 2 best Spyderco knives on the high end, going from user posts...
Chinook: MBC rated lockback(200lbs/inch)... just like a folding bowie... this is a folder that handles like a fixed blade.
Military: Best Linerlock in the spydie lineup, nested liners, high-tech lab rat... g-10 handles... a favorite with all who own one.
niether one of these are in my collection yet, but the military is looking better all the time. I just have a thing for linerlocks! my 2 most used spydies are linerlocks, my first spydie was the FRN Delica(2 yrs and NO PLAY AT ALL).
I don't know if either of these have double liners, but they are strong!
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
Like VampyreWolf said, the Chinook is a very strong knife...I've handeled one.
The military I do not own, but will be in my pocket in the near future. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Only downside: I believe the military has only one liner, which is on the locking side. Correct me if I'm wrong....
If your looking for a strong locking knife, check out the chinook, or the compression lock knives (gunting, etc.). They're supposed to work great.
BTW, wlcone to the forums...hope you enjoy being here.
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Edited by - Turbo923 on 8/29/2001 9:12:17 PM
Edited by - Turbo923 on 8/29/2001 9:13:07 PM
The military I do not own, but will be in my pocket in the near future. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Only downside: I believe the military has only one liner, which is on the locking side. Correct me if I'm wrong....
If your looking for a strong locking knife, check out the chinook, or the compression lock knives (gunting, etc.). They're supposed to work great.
BTW, wlcone to the forums...hope you enjoy being here.
An honest man's pillow is his peace of mind
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Edited by - Turbo923 on 8/29/2001 9:12:17 PM
Edited by - Turbo923 on 8/29/2001 9:13:07 PM
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Thanx V-Wolf! I did forget to mention one thing. Size does matter (knives that is). I think these blade lengths would probably give my neighborhood LEO's and the sheeple I work with something to complain about. Are there any with a 3" max? Also, I can't seem to locate any DETAILED pix of Spydies. Am I looking for love in all the wrong places?
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Try the c48 Wegner or c49 Wegner jr. The Jr is discontinued, but is still out there. I do believe we have one up at my supplier, runs about 130 canadian(75-80 US?)... The jr has a 2 7/8" blade, and is one **** of a worker... same stats as the fullsize, just shorter blade.
I'm not too sure about the Bob Lum Chinese Folder, but I hear it's good. The liner seems well done(but not to the extent of the military). Little more pricy, but a nice shape.
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
I'm not too sure about the Bob Lum Chinese Folder, but I hear it's good. The liner seems well done(but not to the extent of the military). Little more pricy, but a nice shape.
We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...
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Thanks a bunch. I realize now that there is no "one ultimate fix". We all know what this means to a knifenut...BUY THEM ALL AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF! Be at one with your disease.
My next Spydie-Toy will likely be the Gunting. I normally carry a kubotan when I'm out and about. Perhaps I can at least kill two birds with one Spydie...ah, errh...stone.
My next Spydie-Toy will likely be the Gunting. I normally carry a kubotan when I'm out and about. Perhaps I can at least kill two birds with one Spydie...ah, errh...stone.
Welcome to the forum!
Spyderco doesn't have a great # of knives with blades in the 3" vicinity. My 2nd favorite, the Native, officially has a 3 1/8" blade, tho the cutting edge is shorter. In the FRN handle, this knife comes with the "super steel" CPM440V. The Native is a very versatile knife, huskily built, can be used for almost anything, including use for self defense, should that ever prove necessary.
Another fine knife in the size range is the Calypso Jr. In the FRN handle/Ltwt configuration, this knife has a blade of VG-10, which is ever increasing in the estimation of knife folk. The Calypso Jr isn't as robust as the Native, but does have a flat grind blade. A great many people, including the genuine expert Joe Talmadge, beleive it is in a class by itself when it comes to cutting/slicing.
The Wegner, mentioned by someone else, is my strong side primary EDC. It has a liner lock, with only one liner. But, it has a full length steel spacer, which butts up against the blade just like a lockback. It has no stop pin, but a raised area on that spacer serves the purpose. Despite only one liner, the Wegner is stouter than the majority of double liner linerlocks. It's blade is 3 5/8" long. Primarily advertised as a hunting knife, it however was the first choice of the Gunsite organization to be their "official" folder. It is very utilitarian, and has an unusually thick blade, with lots of strength at the point. If you hang around here long, you'll discover that a large # of folks regard it very highly. If you can find the Jr model, grab it. It is within the size limits you need.
Also, don't be too leary of FRN/Zytel. I carried a Gerber LST for 13-16 years. (I have a poor memory) It can be cleaned up to where it looks virtually new. FRN is virtually indestructible, even if it may bend a little in some knives. It contributes nothing to blade play.
Stare
Spyderco doesn't have a great # of knives with blades in the 3" vicinity. My 2nd favorite, the Native, officially has a 3 1/8" blade, tho the cutting edge is shorter. In the FRN handle, this knife comes with the "super steel" CPM440V. The Native is a very versatile knife, huskily built, can be used for almost anything, including use for self defense, should that ever prove necessary.
Another fine knife in the size range is the Calypso Jr. In the FRN handle/Ltwt configuration, this knife has a blade of VG-10, which is ever increasing in the estimation of knife folk. The Calypso Jr isn't as robust as the Native, but does have a flat grind blade. A great many people, including the genuine expert Joe Talmadge, beleive it is in a class by itself when it comes to cutting/slicing.
The Wegner, mentioned by someone else, is my strong side primary EDC. It has a liner lock, with only one liner. But, it has a full length steel spacer, which butts up against the blade just like a lockback. It has no stop pin, but a raised area on that spacer serves the purpose. Despite only one liner, the Wegner is stouter than the majority of double liner linerlocks. It's blade is 3 5/8" long. Primarily advertised as a hunting knife, it however was the first choice of the Gunsite organization to be their "official" folder. It is very utilitarian, and has an unusually thick blade, with lots of strength at the point. If you hang around here long, you'll discover that a large # of folks regard it very highly. If you can find the Jr model, grab it. It is within the size limits you need.
Also, don't be too leary of FRN/Zytel. I carried a Gerber LST for 13-16 years. (I have a poor memory) It can be cleaned up to where it looks virtually new. FRN is virtually indestructible, even if it may bend a little in some knives. It contributes nothing to blade play.
Stare