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The most reliable locking mechanism Spyderco uses?
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Re: The most reliable locking mechanism Spyderco uses?
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Re: The most reliable locking mechanism Spyderco uses?
"The most reliable locking mechanism Spyderco uses?"
All my Spydercos lock up great, in particular when compared to other brands which I don't want to name here again. And I have Spyderco back-, BB, power, frame-, and liner-locks. BTW, in particular for frame-locks, only slightly mis-adjusted re-assembly might affect the lock-up, which I feel is the source of some of the Youtube videos out there.
My three most sturdy Spyderco locks are in the Tatanka, Chinook4 and Szabo. The Szabo gets extra credit for having the stop pin integrated with the tang.
I go back and forth on the PM2 compression lock. It's a thing of beauty for playing with the knife. Not so much in heavy use though as it cuts into the web between my thumb and index finger.
On two non-Spydie frame-locks, I cut myself twice due to lint being behind the stop pin, so I watch out for debris not just in the lock; and I appreciate stop pins integrated with the blade (I have a couple of knives that I just love for this, like a CKF SSE).
And yes, you can flip back-locks, even long ones (a well adjusted P4, for instance). My Chinook-1 got brass washers on Fri, and even that monster flips now very nicely.
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All my Spydercos lock up great, in particular when compared to other brands which I don't want to name here again. And I have Spyderco back-, BB, power, frame-, and liner-locks. BTW, in particular for frame-locks, only slightly mis-adjusted re-assembly might affect the lock-up, which I feel is the source of some of the Youtube videos out there.
My three most sturdy Spyderco locks are in the Tatanka, Chinook4 and Szabo. The Szabo gets extra credit for having the stop pin integrated with the tang.
I go back and forth on the PM2 compression lock. It's a thing of beauty for playing with the knife. Not so much in heavy use though as it cuts into the web between my thumb and index finger.
On two non-Spydie frame-locks, I cut myself twice due to lint being behind the stop pin, so I watch out for debris not just in the lock; and I appreciate stop pins integrated with the blade (I have a couple of knives that I just love for this, like a CKF SSE).
And yes, you can flip back-locks, even long ones (a well adjusted P4, for instance). My Chinook-1 got brass washers on Fri, and even that monster flips now very nicely.
Roland.
Re: The most reliable locking mechanism Spyderco uses?
I would take the OP's question of reliable as a balance of strength, durability, longevity, as well as the most impervious to the elements. If this is the criteria, I would have to go with the regular ol backlock.
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Any lock is only as strong as its weakest components, and I'd argue that the BB in the CBBL is pretty far and away the strongest component of that lock system.
That said, my favorite is the compression lock for the balance it strikes between ease of construction (it's liner-based), ease of cleaning (allows for flow-through), and strength. Unlike a liner lock or frame lock, beefy or not, the force applied to a compression lock is at right angles to the long weak axis of the lock tab. It's much less susceptible to buckling failure.
That said, my favorite is the compression lock for the balance it strikes between ease of construction (it's liner-based), ease of cleaning (allows for flow-through), and strength. Unlike a liner lock or frame lock, beefy or not, the force applied to a compression lock is at right angles to the long weak axis of the lock tab. It's much less susceptible to buckling failure.
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I don't know the OP, but this topic has been a very heated topic for at least the last month on BladeForums in the "General Knife Discussion."
It started with ZT and now includes other manufacturers lock failure and people have even been posting first hand stories and hand injury pics! :eek:
https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/gene ... ssion.715/
If YOU have not been affected by lock failure it would behoove you to know abt it and practice due diligence so that you don't get bitten.
I was bitten by a Zero Tolerance Factory Custom 0450FCZDP Flipper Knife. I own many ZTs and I have even purchased ZTs after the incident where the knife took out a pinky for a month and almost cut tendons.
It started with ZT and now includes other manufacturers lock failure and people have even been posting first hand stories and hand injury pics! :eek:
https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/gene ... ssion.715/
If YOU have not been affected by lock failure it would behoove you to know abt it and practice due diligence so that you don't get bitten.
I was bitten by a Zero Tolerance Factory Custom 0450FCZDP Flipper Knife. I own many ZTs and I have even purchased ZTs after the incident where the knife took out a pinky for a month and almost cut tendons.
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Re: The most reliable locking mechanism Spyderco uses?
SEF, I am late to the party, but in general, I prefer a well executed back lock like that on the Manix 2 back lock, or the Cold Steel Triad Lock. These are super strong. However, a CBBL or a Compression Lock are okay as they are easier to rinse out (slightly, maybe, perhaps). I will say I have used back locks in mud, blood, guts, and snow without issues as long as I kept the tang clear before opening the knife.SpyderEdgeForever wrote: ↑Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:47 pmOut of every design (excluding any prototypes) that has made it to production, of all folders, that Spyderco has made, which locking mechanism appears to be the most reliable when used extensively over time? The humble old back-lock or another?
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Re: The most reliable locking mechanism Spyderco uses?
For some reason people often get really defensive when you say you've experienced lock failure.Naperville wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:10 pm
If YOU have not been affected by lock failure it would behoove you to know abt it and practice due diligence so that you don't get bitten.
This thread has been pretty nice in that respect. Normally there's a lot of "Well if you used your knife properly" or "Play stupid games win stupid prizes" sort of comments any time someone says a lock failed on them.
Last time I experienced lock failure (failure to keep the knife closed, not open) I was walking back and forth in a kitchen. That's it. Nothing unusual or wreckless.
It's a sure sign of emotional maturity when you expect everyone in life to have the same experience you've had :D
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I assume snark on the “maturity,” or a typo.Vivi wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:47 pmFor some reason people often get really defensive when you say you've experienced lock failure.Naperville wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:10 pm
If YOU have not been affected by lock failure it would behoove you to know abt it and practice due diligence so that you don't get bitten.
This thread has been pretty nice in that respect. Normally there's a lot of "Well if you used your knife properly" or "Play stupid games win stupid prizes" sort of comments any time someone says a lock failed on them.
Last time I experienced lock failure (failure to keep the knife closed, not open) I was walking back and forth in a kitchen. That's it. Nothing unusual or wreckless.
It's a sure sign of emotional maturity when you expect everyone in life to have the same experience you've had :D
Re: The most reliable locking mechanism Spyderco uses?
I have almost 10 years with a CBBL in EDC and still perfect.
More CBBL please!
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Re: The most reliable locking mechanism Spyderco uses?
I've noticed that as well. "I use knives properly" (implying someone else doesn't) lol.Vivi wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:47 pmFor some reason people often get really defensive when you say you've experienced lock failure.
This thread has been pretty nice in that respect. Normally there's a lot of "Well if you used your knife properly" or "Play stupid games win stupid prizes" sort of comments any time someone says a lock failed on them.
Re: The most reliable locking mechanism Spyderco uses?
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Most reliable and as strong (or more) given same dimension and material surrounding the mechanism.
Most reliable and as strong (or more) given same dimension and material surrounding the mechanism.
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