I heard little about it,peaked my interests however,now,I carry a spyderco everyday as most of us do,this week it's a standard old knockoff with the sharp handles and solid(no screw)clip,but I need one with thin blades for exactness in measure on center for my latest job,what better excuse than a slipjoint spydie,will it offer different versions like the dyad models.
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Carlos:Tell us more re:slipjoint folder.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>We've decided to call the "World" knife, the "Pride". We had originally pegged that name for another model, but it doesn't look like that "other" model will materialize. At least not in the near future.
The model will be shipping in the Spring. We'll have samples at the SHOT Show.
The "Pride" is a "Navigator" pattern, but it is a not locking folder. Our first one. The scales are aluminum and there is a flag inlayed into the scale. We're planning flags for about 40 or so countries.
The 2" blade model is politically friendly, but still "Big" enough to handle large knife chores.
It is also priced for the mid range market. I imagine there are some that will try to collect different countries.
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The model will be shipping in the Spring. We'll have samples at the SHOT Show.
The "Pride" is a "Navigator" pattern, but it is a not locking folder. Our first one. The scales are aluminum and there is a flag inlayed into the scale. We're planning flags for about 40 or so countries.
The 2" blade model is politically friendly, but still "Big" enough to handle large knife chores.
It is also priced for the mid range market. I imagine there are some that will try to collect different countries.
sal <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>
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A "non-locking" or "slip-joint" folder is simply a knife that doesn't have a locking mechanism. This method of style is most readily seen with companies such as Case, Schrade, Buck, etc. It is also used a lot on "gentleman's" knives, as it is not intended for heavy every day use.
My personal opinion is that the "Pride" model would be even better if it incorporated the Meerkat-lock idea . This would make a ideal dress knife with a unique lock to boot.
Just an idea.....<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
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A "non-locking" or "slip-joint" folder is simply a knife that doesn't have a locking mechanism. This method of style is most readily seen with companies such as Case, Schrade, Buck, etc. It is also used a lot on "gentleman's" knives, as it is not intended for heavy every day use.
My personal opinion is that the "Pride" model would be even better if it incorporated the Meerkat-lock idea . This would make a ideal dress knife with a unique lock to boot.
Just an idea.....<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
~Spydernut
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This one is veering off a bit. The meerkat has a phantom lock which is a variation of the lockback design. A slipjoint is what almost all swiss army knivesd are. The blade is hold open by the preesure placed on the tang by a spring. It only takes a bit of pressure to overcome the spring and close the knife, thus it is non-locking and a slipjoint.
The reason for the slip-joint is for ultimate legal compliance.
Here in the UK any knife with a lock falls into a very murky grey area, whereas a slipjoint can be 3.5" long no questions asked.
Personally for me it's a bit like the the seat belt laws in this country. Before it was legal to do so I used to ride in a car with no seatbelt, but after so many years of wearing one I feal really uncomfortable not having one on. I used to use slipjoints without a second thought, but now I would feal uncomfortable using one for anything other than the lightest of uses.
"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."
Here in the UK any knife with a lock falls into a very murky grey area, whereas a slipjoint can be 3.5" long no questions asked.
Personally for me it's a bit like the the seat belt laws in this country. Before it was legal to do so I used to ride in a car with no seatbelt, but after so many years of wearing one I feal really uncomfortable not having one on. I used to use slipjoints without a second thought, but now I would feal uncomfortable using one for anything other than the lightest of uses.
"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."
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