Jabba359: New page: Though it may appear to be a simple back-lock, the PowerLock™ is Spyderco's new high-strength lock. Looking closely, you’ll see a secondary cam component that is the secret to the loc...

2014-10-18T03:41:30Z

New page: Though it may appear to be a simple back-lock, the PowerLock™ is Spyderco's new high-strength lock. Looking closely, you’ll see a secondary cam component that is the secret to the loc...

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Though it may appear to be a simple back-lock, the PowerLock™ is Spyderco's new high-strength lock. Looking closely, you’ll see a secondary cam component that is the secret to the lock’s strength. When the blade is opened, the tang contacts a sturdy stop pin in the handle to stop its rotation. At the same time, the spring-powered lever in the back of the handle rotates the cam around its pivot, causing a finger at the bottom of the cam to wedge against a concave surface on the top of the tang. This wedging action creates an incredibly secure lock-up, yet allows the lock to be released smoothly and easily.

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Jabba359: New page: Though it may appear to be a simple back-lock, the PowerLock™ is Spyderco's new high-strength lock. Looking closely, you’ll see a secondary cam component that is the secret to the loc...