They work well IWB, especially the C95 or XL. Width isn't an issue, and they leave a nice chunk of the handle poking out for easy retrieval. Or side pockets like this:StuntZombie wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:43 pmI had one of the older models, as well as one of the newer CBBL ones, and they just take up way too much space in the pocket. I was tempted to get one and have a belt sheath made, but the funds never presented themselves.
Interesting, Chris, thanks !anagarika wrote: ↑Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:33 pmRoland,
A lot of Cold Steel are linerless G10. I’ve been using the broken skull for a while and no play so far. Have not seen any complaints over CS subforum on BF either. I think Jim did a hard use test on American Lawman and it passed with flying colors.
You’re welcome! I do agree that G10 can be scratched or damaged, but the design on these include radiused (round pin) interface so it should be quite durable.ferider wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:06 pmInteresting, Chris, thanks !anagarika wrote: ↑Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:33 pmRoland,
A lot of Cold Steel are linerless G10. I’ve been using the broken skull for a while and no play so far. Have not seen any complaints over CS subforum on BF either. I think Jim did a hard use test on American Lawman and it passed with flying colors.
Funny, but IWB never crossed my mind back then. More recently I've tried it with my Para 3, and had a little trouble finding the sweet spot, where it wouldn't jab me when I bent over or sat down. I wonder how it would work IWB behind the hip. I don't carry knives for self defense, so it's not like I'm worried about being able to retrieve it quickly.Vivi wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 4:47 pmThey work well IWB, especially the C95 or XL. Width isn't an issue, and they leave a nice chunk of the handle poking out for easy retrieval. Or side pockets like this:StuntZombie wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:43 pmI had one of the older models, as well as one of the newer CBBL ones, and they just take up way too much space in the pocket. I was tempted to get one and have a belt sheath made, but the funds never presented themselves.
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gundamaniac wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 7:19 amI thought I would have more time to buy one as I thought it would be more popular and last longer than it did. I got a chance to handle buferoe's Manix 2 backlock last night (and many other Spydercos long discontinued that I was curious about and now need to hunt down....but that's another topic). Oh man oh man, do am I ashamed and full of regret that I didn't get one. What a great piece. I always thought the ergos on the Manix were masterful, just melting into my hand; take away the handle jimping though like on the backlock version and oh my goodness that melty factor multiplies, and due to the handle shape I'm not worried about grip. And the jimping on the lock matches the jimping on the blade so well I could barely make out the H where the blade and lock met; also, the lock was so smooth to actuate and it was super snappy when it locked in. This is probably my favorite backlock yet, and a definite refinement over the Native 5 backlocks I've handled.
Anyway, I didn't get one because I thought they'd be more popular and thus be around longer, but now that they're discontinued and I got a chance to handle one, I really need to pick one up before the secondary market goes super crazy on pricing. I think it's a really nice knife (can you tell I'm a Manix fan? Just a little bit?)
Thanks for the heads up anycal! One of those is now mine as soon as they ship it. I can't wait to get itanycal wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:29 amgundamaniac wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 7:19 am...Anyway, I didn't get one because I thought they'd be more popular and thus be around longer, but now that they're discontinued and I got a chance to handle one, I really need to pick one up before the secondary market goes super crazy on pricing. I think it's a really nice knife (can you tell I'm a Manix fan? Just a little bit?)
BHQ still has qty 3 in stock at a good price.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ife--68430