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I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:16 pm
by Dazen
...but, when I do it’s usually a Hawkbill!

I didn’t think I’d like anything more than my PE Tasman, but, then came the SE Spyderhawk and boy was I wrong.

If you’re typically a Compression Lock fan, what Back Lock do you use?

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Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:16 pm
by Sumdumguy
As a compression lock fan, which backlocks do I use?

All of them, of course!


The Ulize is currently getting all the love.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:38 pm
by JonLeBlanc
Hah, love this question, lately it's been my Wayne Goddard Sprint.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:08 pm
by Holland
Backlocks are far from my favorite locks, but unfortunately, my two favorite models are backlocks

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Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:14 pm
by Doc Dan
I mostly buy backlocks.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:46 pm
by tonijedi
I only buy backlocks.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:56 pm
by ladybug93
these knives would be so much better with compression locks.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:30 pm
by Jazz
All my favourites are, of course, back locks.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:41 pm
by Nate
Been thoroughly enjoying my new straight spine Stretch 2 sprint (holy alliteration Batman!,) and a new-to-me g10 Jester sprint lately.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:10 pm
by Dazen
Nate wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:41 pm
Been thoroughly enjoying my new straight spine Stretch 2 sprint (holy alliteration Batman!,) and a new-to-me g10 Jester sprint lately.
I’m waiting for the Straight Spine Stretch in K390!

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:10 pm
by Dazen
ladybug93 wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:56 pm
these knives would be so much better with compression locks.
I wish they could do a Hawkbill Caribbean!

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:26 pm
by ladybug93
Dazen wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:10 pm
ladybug93 wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:56 pm
these knives would be so much better with compression locks.
I wish they could do a Hawkbill Caribbean!
just to be clear, i was joking because most comp lock threads turn into a backlocks are better convention. however, i will say i do love my backlocks too. salts are especially good as backlocks because of their simplicity and resistance to getting jammed up with sand and such at the beach. my pacific salt is always in my boardshorts here in hawaii. i still haven’t tried a caribbean because the pacific salt is so good.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:46 pm
by 208 tim
Most recent backlock for me, Native Chief. Picked up over the weekend. It's going to be a fantastic carry piece. I was raised on backlocks and slip joints. I do still enjoy a smooth compression lock. Other backlocks are spyderco DF2's, Schrade Uncle Henry LB7 and a Buck 525T. Spyderco does a solid backlock.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:47 pm
by Doeswhateveraspidercan
While I will take a back lock over a comp lock I prefer the stop lock over either and wish it would make it's way into more models. While it is not the best for one handed closing it excels in many ways.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:19 am
by JMM
For me, lock preferences would be... Bolt Lock, Compression Lock, CBBL, Liner Lock, RIL, Back Lock

I don't think there's anything wrong with any of them, just my preference.

As far as back lock Spydies specifically... I'd say the Police (+Ulize) family & Stretch family are my most owned and used.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:32 am
by shunsui
Backlocks are ok with me.

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Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:38 am
by Wartstein
shunsui wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:32 am
Backlocks are ok with me.

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Oh man, I really love that Endura pic... :rolleyes:

But one question: Did you mod the ZDP Endura? It looks like sabre grind, or maybe as if the ffg was turned into some hollow grind on the lower part of the blade? Or is it just the lighting (can´t quite see it on my phone screen...)

EDIT: Just realized that the ZDP Endura actually came also in sabre grind (and not only the VG10)

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:23 am
by shunsui
IIRC At one time you could pick up a serrated, saber grind, ZDP Endura for about $50 on closeout.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:04 am
by curlyhairedboy
I carry a backlock daily, the hawkbill dfly 2.

Re: I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:31 am
by sok
...but when I do, it is a Caly 3.5