I was looking and handling a droppoint plainedge D'Allara in a store the other day,and first off,i have to say that this is a great knife,in all aspects./i realy love the ergo's.
i realy like the ultra smooth ball lockmech.
i just have to ask something on the spring of the D'Allara's lockmechanism.
'how durable is the spring?
would the spring be corrosion resistant?
can the spring be replaced over time,if it wears or breaks?
Question On D'allara Lockmechanism
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MANIXWORLD
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First, there are actually two coil springs, one inside the other. In my experience, coil springs are more durable and reliable than any other type. I don't know how long replacement springs will be available, but worst case scenario, I'll bet I could build one that would work. Mine have not showed any signs of corrosion, so I don't expect to have to try that any time soon.
I don't believe in safe queens, only in pre-need replacements.
Mine shows now corrosion and its got a year or two under its belt in plenty of dodgy conditions. Still operates like mechanical velvet.
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I have had mine for a while now and it shows no signs of slowing down in the immediate future, but only time will tell. Right now though the thing locks up like a vault door and I can not find any thing negative to say about it. My suggestion is that you should pick one up and try it for yourself.
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I've never heard of the spring wearing out. My D'Allara works great and so does my Dodo that has the same Ball-Lock mechanism, just on a smaller scale. Get one if you have a chance to, it's great. :D
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:spyder: :spyder: :cool: :spyder: :spyder:I have not had any issues with my Ball Locks, on my D'allara's, or my Poliwog :cool: Very strong "vault" like lockup, and no corrosion AT ALL :eek: :D
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Did you ever have a ballpoint fail on you because of a broken spring?
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Now that is good, it prooves Murphy's law is still valid.yablanowitz wrote:Actually, yes I have. But that was under exceptionally adverse conditions, and it was a cheap pen.:D
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My guess would be because 2 are better than one, plus it makes them stronger. Also usually when they do 2 springs in anything (cars included) the coils go in different directions to make things even out a little bit as far as force goes.Robert Ptacek wrote:Just curious why the two springs?
Just my guess.
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