Lockback Love

[gwelker62]

Being an Uncle Henry and Old Timer collector... I have to admit my favorite single blade lockers are these two Cold Steels. One with the CarbonV blade and the other a San Mai stainless. They not flashy like some of the others posted, but they feel good in the hand and make for awesome EDC knives.

[knife7knut]

Some oldies and some not-so-oldies.May have posted before.
2 different I*XL lockbacks;both Celebrated Cutlery.
Carl Schlieper lockback. Nice stag but tang isn't ground properly and snaps back quickly from half open position(and I have the scars to prove it).
Frederic Remington etched folder.Not sure who made this;possibly Precise in Japan.Very well made.
Gerber Model 1
Imperial Pro Hunter.Massive knife.
Northfield lockback.
Southington Cutlery Co.
Edward Barnes & Son.
Wm.Congreave.
An unmarked French lockback(very well made)etched on shield,"Colignon" whomever that may be.

[knife7knut]

A few more:
Remington Bullet reproduction.
Rigid Apache.
Ithaca Gun Works Track folder.
Valor lockback.

[QTCut5]

This is the only sowbelly I own and, although I don't collect sowbellies and haven't really looked around much for this pattern, it's the only sowbelly lock back I have ever seen...also one of the few single-blade models.

~Q~

[Ivoryman]

Ebony and patina LB

[Lansky1]

Funny, I've moved totally out of lockbacks - all of my EDC knives are slip joints. My entire collection is traditional Case folders with the exception of (2) large frame hunting lock backs, which I really like for what they are used for:

[galvanic1882]

Vintage Lockbacks are some of my favorite pattern knives, that and English jacks. Here are 2 lockbacks that I picked up.

Henry Sears stag and a S&M bone handled one with a great fixed guard.

[kootenay joe]

Awesome Sears Stabber Jack !
Do you know who made it ?
kj

[galvanic1882]

Not sure, I know that Henry Sears company had knives made for them in Germany plus in the US and am not sure if they made any themselves. Goins eludes to manufacturing but am not sure.

I have an Ellenville knife that is similar but with a different lock and have seen Northfields and others like it. Pics are of the Ellenville.

[Ivoryman]

Wow Galvanic, that is beautiful, if you ever want to get rid of that let me know
Man this Moki is all it should be and more.

[dcgm4]

Vintage Lockbacks are some of my favorite pattern knives, that and English jacks. Here are 2 lockbacks that I picked up.

Henry Sears stag and a S&M bone handled one with a great fixed guard.

That S&M is fantastic!

[bestgear]

I've been invited by Glenn Klecker and Mark Zalesky to spend 10-days with them at the BSA National Jamboree in July where Klecker knives are displaying their products. This event only happens every 4-years and is attended by Scouts and leaders from all over the world. I've been interested in Glenn's designs since he was at CRKT and Leatherman and I felt like I couldn't be side-by-side with him for 10-days without one of his knives in my pocket so I pulled the trigger on one of his Cordovan lockbacks (or as he calls them Klecker Locks).

It arrived today so I don't have a usage report yet but the fit and finish is first rate and I like the Klecker Lock. I'm usually a vintage knife guy but this should be fun. His products can be found at https://www.kleckerknives.com/

This stylish and rugged folder knife sports a 2.9" blade and is equipped with the patented Klecker Lock Mechanism – a lock-back in which the spring, lock-bar and detent are all integral to the frame structure. The handle features a handsome combination of gun-metal gray stainless steel and layered brown and black G-10 inserts complimented with polished brass accents. The reversible pocket clip is designed for tip up or tip down carry in a pocket, on a belt or in a bag.

Two sizes to choose from: The full-sized Cordovan has a 3.6” Drop Point blade, while it’s more compact little brother, the Cordovan Lite, sports a 2.9” blade and is perfect as a small lightweight everyday carry knife.

Extended Length - 6.81" (173mm)
Closed Length - 3.89" (99mm)
Weight - 3.0 oz (85g)
Handle Materials - G-10 and 2Cr13 SS
Blade Material - 12C27 SS
Rockwell Hardness - 56-58
Patented Klecker Lock
Matte Finish Stainless Steel Handle with Layered Brown & Black G-10 Inserts
Eye-catching Polished Brass Accents
Tip up or Tip Down Carry

[philco]

Interesting knives Tom. Sometimes it's good to try new things.

[TripleF]

That's fancy.....I likey!!

Invited to the BSA Jamboree.....waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay cool bro!!

[QTCut5]

Routine maintenance on the collection turned up some lock backs I haven't really looked at for awhile. I've probably posted all of these before at one time or another, but as long as I've got 'em out, well, I guess I'll run 'em up the ol' flagpole for another look-see.

~Q~

[QTCut5]

Couple of Case Stag 059 Lock Backs

~Q~

[zed6309]

Schrade 7OT
Schrade lb8
Puma 465

[philco]

Q, Zed, ain't nothin' like em but more of em. Thanks for posting. &

[Ivoryman]

Couple of Case Stag 059 Lock Backs

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~Q~

Great lookers both Q, that pattern is new to me and growing on me. Great looking and a short, stout one it looks like. Isn't that about 3 inches closed? Congrats, nice stag snags.

[dweb1897]

I was up late last night working on my knife collection spread sheet. Before I turned in, I checked my email, looked at my watch list on Ebay, and then decided to have a quick glance at AAPK. One post led me to another and I ended up on this thread. A few minutes ago my dog came out of the bedroom and started telling me in no uncertain terms, that she was hungry. That's when I noticed the sun was up and it's darn near 8 in the morning.
There are sure some beautiful knives in this thread, and if I can remember it, a heck of a lot of information. Before I go lay down for a couple hours, I wanted to post this collection of GEC #64 and #65 lockbacks. I had been looking for the Tidioute #65 in Spring Green jig bone for the last couple years (last knife on the right) and was recently given the chance to buy one. I don't know what you'd call that jigging pattern but I sure do like it. The Northfield isn't a lockback but this is the only pic I have of the Tidioute lockback and I'm not going to start taking new pics before I get a couple hours.

[Quick Steel]

dweb: Hope you have gotten some good sleep after pulling that all nighter. You have a very fine collection. The variety of handles is awesome.

[espn77]

Dweb. That's a pretty amazing collection of kickbacks. This is my piddly 4 kickbacks I have.

[peanut740]

Dweb. That's a pretty amazing collection of kickbacks. This is my piddly 4 kickbacks I have.

Those don't look too piddly to me Keith!

[espn77]

Thanks Roger. Remington didn't make a whole lot of lockbacks outside of the bullet knives. That being said the knife on the bottom, R3173, I was very happy to get and still has a good deep etch.

[steve99f]

Those are gorgeous ESPN.