Michael Walker Linerlock. Color anodized titanium bolster engraved by Patricia Walker… Here is a quote from Bernard Levine related to Michael Walker Liner Lock design: However, one aspect of the Liner-lock is not forgiving at all. The lock, when made correctly, is very strong, and also allows for wear. CRKT CEO EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Low Profile Gentleman's Knife, Everyday Carry, Satin Blade, IKBS Ball Bearing Pivot, Liner Lock, Glass Reinforced Fiber Handle, Deep Carry Pocket Clip 7096. Tweet; Let me talk to you about some different types of Lockback Springs. 99 $54.99 $54.99. This Michael Walker design made by H.P. Product Description. Michael Walker Custom Knife Bullet LinerLock Custom Knife by: Michael Walker Photo by: Michael Donato View all knives by Michael Walker. Michael Walker Custom Knife Bullet LinerLock. His opinion is what we go by in the Traditional Forum when we differentiate between "classic" liner lock as being traditional and open to discussion and the "Walker" liner lock as being modern and outside the realm of Traditional. The main parts of the lock are the stop pin, pivot, and the liner lock itself. It does not appear to have been used but has been very lightly resharpened. And it might be fair to call it by its full name, the Michael Walker Liner Lock to add even more clarification and value to Yab's "Walker" comment Credit does go to Michael Walker which says a lot. Feb 4, 2011 #14. medusaoblongata. 5″ closed. This is the bevel at the end of the tang, on which the end of the locking liner bears. The liner lock was invented by Michael Walker, who altered the electrician's knife to create this folding knife, with a ball bearing as its detent. Developed by custom knifemaker Chris Reeve, the R.I.L. I’ll go over five: the Beam Tension Spring, Rod Tension Spring, Coil Tension Spring, Lock Bar Integral Spring, and Frame Integral Tension Spring. Get it as soon as Tue, Dec 22. is similar to the Walker LinerLock, but uses a lock bar that is integral to one of the handle scales. Walker Lock (Liner Lock) 5 types of Lockback Springs. Satin finish clip point blade with titanium thumb stud. Klotzli Knives was, from what I can tell from our records originally offered in the early 1990's. Walker Design Linerlock Main Blade Length & Type 2 3/4" Clip Blade Steel 440C Stainless Steel Handle Material Polished Carbon Fiber Overall Length 3 11/16" Closed. $39.99 $ 39. While Michael Walker did not invent the liner-lock, he certainly is the reason it is today one of the most popular blade locks in our industy. 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,662. Walker is the inventor of more than 20 different knife mechanisms including the Walker Linerlock for which he secured a trademark in 1980. May 1, 2000. 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