That thing looks cool as hell. What’s the button do? I thought for a minute it might be an auto but I don’t think it is...
ETA: now I see. I like that idea.
The Smock’s most unique feature, however, is the button release on its high-strength Compression Lock mechanism, which allows the knife to be safely and easily closed without placing your fingers near the blade’s edge. Slim, innovative and distinctly different, the Smock truly reflects Kevin Smock's unique approach to knifemaking.
It runs on bearings so it’ll have smoother action. But the the bearings will gum up much easier than washers. So it’ll slow down and probably even become hard to open without being blown out well. Not a big deal but annoying. I’ve had a good amount of bearing knives and stopped buying them.
The lock button is cool. Blade looks slicey. I don’t love the weird little Choil that exists to make room for the lock.
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Rich
Director of R&D and product acquisitions at Empire Outfitters
My two. A delica and a p’kal. Getting the trainer for the p’kal next.