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Was/is there a lockback version of the #23 Pioneer? I've seen the liner locks and the slippies but can't seem to find any reference to a lockback.

Nope, no #23 lockbacks yet.
Soon though, I have a feeling.

Only lockback is a #72, which is 3 7/8" and somewhat similar to the scout.

Thanks for the info guys. I had a feeling there weren't any out there yet. I've got a #72 (thanks Mike ) and I love it. I'm tempted to get a #23 but I fear the stiff spring on the larger knives. I can't even open the Cattle Baron I bought, lol.

Yeah the #53s have good backsprings to them, I know it can be hard to get used to, but once your knife is worked in, it smoothes itself out.

the liner lock on the pioneer has proved very reliable on my pioneer 2008 in spiral buffalo. however if a 23 lockback would make that pattern smoother & easier to open i would welcome the introduction. the 72 lockback which shares many features with the 73 scout is tons easier to open & close. of course this added feature to pioneers probably would come with a cost increase.---HiPower