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More compression locks
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 7:42 pm
by ASmitty
Lately I've become more and more fond of the compression lock. I'd really like to see more designs with this lock. I'd particularly like to see an FRN handled compression lock folder. Ideally I'd like to see the Delica and Endura updates include a conversion to this lock but that's not really feasible. But I'm thinking something in a Delica sized package (simply because there aren't a lot of knives in this size with the comp. lock and it's my favorite EDC size). I guess I just really love FRN as a handle material and I've grown quite fond of the comp. lock and I really really want to see the two merge.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 7:53 pm
by Michael Cook
After blade shape and handle ergos a compression lock is what I look for. Awesome locks!
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 10:31 pm
by Easyrider
No complaints about my Salsa's compression lock except that I think that it is backwards for a right hander.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 10:42 pm
by Fisher of Men
I don't really understand the difference between a compression lock and a liner lock. Is it just a liner lock on the back?....or does it lock the blade up in a different fashion :) ?
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 10:44 pm
by Troll
Id love the compression if they would finsih it off and polish the metal.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 10:45 pm
by bancu
Fisher of Men wrote:I don't really understand the difference between a compression lock and a liner lock. Is it just a liner lock on the back?....or does it lock the blade up in a different fashion :) ?
A different fashion would be quite an understatement.
Take a look at this:
http://www.spyderco.com/edge-u-cation/index.php?item=1
The “compression insert” is sandwiched between the “compression surface” and “anvil pin” when the lock is engaged.