Lockback Love
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Re: Lockback Love
One is a Standard Buck 112 ... What is the other one??? 
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Re: Lockback Love
Another Buck112 designed to resemble a Lanny's Clip.
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Re: Lockback Love
Here's a S & M that has grown on me. Haven't been a big fan of the worm-groove handles but I'm getting there.
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Re: Lockback Love
edge213 "Another Buck112 designed to resemble a Lanny's Clip."Tsar Bomba wrote:Glennbad special in...some sort of oak?
You are both very 'warm' .... I will never be able to afford a genuine "Lanny's" so made one myself converting a Buck 112.
Inspired by Glennbad and when I PM'd him, he was generous enough to give me some personal pointers on dismantling the original Buck.
Also taught myself to silver solder the bolsters by watching a very shaky Tony Bose video on YTube.
The handle material is Mulberry - very similar to osage Orange when it's finished.
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Re: Lockback Love
I'm wearing a hat, and it's tipped down under toward Aussieland. Great job man. Now if you can just get some Thylacine footage you'll be my all time hero.
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Wow, Brumby, heck of a job, you've got a knack for this. 
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Ivoryman wrote:I'm wearing a hat, and it's tipped down under toward Aussieland. Great job man. Now if you can just get some Thylacine footage you'll be my all time hero.
Guys I'm blushing ....Tsar Bomba wrote:Wow, Brumby, heck of a job, you've got a knack for this.
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Re: Lockback Love
Old friend and blade brother Q gave me this years ago. One of the tightest smoothest lock backs I've ever seen. Beautiful stag too, and great blade shape. Spearcliffe.... or something like that. Great knife from a great friend and brother from a different mother.
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Re: Lockback Love
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.
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Re: Lockback Love
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.
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.
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Re: Lockback Love
A few more:
Remington Bullet reproduction.
Rigid Apache.
Ithaca Gun Works Track folder.
Valor lockback.
Remington Bullet reproduction.
Rigid Apache.
Ithaca Gun Works Track folder.
Valor lockback.
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Re: Lockback Love
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.
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Re: Lockback Love
Ebony and patina LB
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Re: Lockback Love
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:
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee
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Re: Lockback Love
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.
Henry Sears stag and a S&M bone handled one with a great fixed guard.
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Re: Lockback Love
Awesome Sears Stabber Jack !
Do you know who made it ?
kj
Do you know who made it ?
kj
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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.
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.
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Re: Lockback Love
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.
Man this Moki is all it should be and more.
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Re: Lockback Love
That S&M is fantastic!galvanic1882 wrote: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.
Dave
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Re: Lockback Love
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
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
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Re: Lockback Love
Interesting knives Tom. Sometimes it's good to try new things. 
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That's fancy.....I likey!!
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Re: Lockback Love
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.
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