Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
Actually, I was thinking of a Salsa 2 that was thinner ( not as tall ), maybe a tab longer, easier to carry?
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Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
Sal, that would be very nice! How much longer? Roughly Delica-blade-length?
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Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
If remade with a more modern build (better steel, lock insert, etc), absolutely!
Although a sage would be nice...
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Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
My only hesitation with the Salsa is the finger grooves, vs the more neutral handle of the Sage. But I'd probably but a Salsa reissue if that's what you and Eric decide to make.
Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
Hi Ugaarguy,
I agree on the finger grooves. That's why I was thinking of a "2" version.
sal
I agree on the finger grooves. That's why I was thinking of a "2" version.
sal
Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
Return of the cobra hood
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Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
I've personally never used a knife with a cobra hood. They've always appealed to me for some reason especially the Salsa and ATR. I wish they would do a mini ATR with the blade jimping like the Jester.
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Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
Count me in, Sal!
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Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
This ^
The cobra hood is a good thing.
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Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
That sounds very interesting. A friend loaned me an original Salsa to try out several years ago. I liked the thumb rest and increased ease of opening from the cobra hood like Vivi notes, so I'm okay with or without it. Thanks for entertaining the possibility of the return of an integral comp lock for those of us who missed them the first time around.
Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
Honestly, I like the Cobra Hood.
But, I'm down for whatever, if it means I get more Ti integral comp locks!
How about that Caribbean XL? I sure do love that grip pattern. Slap it onto a contoured, Ti I.C.L handle and I'd lose my mind. Vanax, because who needs retirement, right?
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Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
I’d be super interested in seeing the return.
I’ve submitted a half dozen designs/prototype models that feature an integral compression lock with a lock tab insert (including an Ikuchi)... they always get implemented as liner-based compression locks when put into production.
As a designer, it would be great to have a modern, updated incarnation to reference and learn from.
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I’ve submitted a half dozen designs/prototype models that feature an integral compression lock with a lock tab insert (including an Ikuchi)... they always get implemented as liner-based compression locks when put into production.
As a designer, it would be great to have a modern, updated incarnation to reference and learn from.
- Paul
Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
An Ikuchi with an integral lock, interesting steel, lock insert, and over travel stop would have my attention.
I'd like to see the salsa design before I give my 2 cents.
I'd like to see the salsa design before I give my 2 cents.
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Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
ANY variation on the ikuchi would have my attention. What a spectacular design bogged down by peel ply cf and standard steel. An integral comp lock Ikuchi with s90v would get snatched up by me regardless of price point.
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Re: Any interest in the return of integral comp locks?
agreedAbyss_Fish wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:24 amANY variation on the ikuchi would have my attention. What a spectacular design bogged down by peel ply cf and standard steel. An integral comp lock Ikuchi with s90v would get snatched up by me regardless of price point.
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