My wife's hometown hardware store in Ohio has great prices on Schrades. I bought a Schrade Old Timer 3OT, also known as the "Bearhead" model.
The blade opens nicely, with a definitive click. The only problem is that when I try closing the blade, I REALLY have to exert firm pressure on the lock release to close it. Way more pressure than any of my other lockblades require. Is there anything I can do about this? The spring seems too tight.
Also, why is it called the Bearhead when the little lockblade has nothing to do with bears or even bear heads?
Of course I forgot to add I also bought a Schrade Old Timer 7OT (Cavebear) on sale at a 20% discount from a mom-and-pop gift shop. I like the lockblade just fine, but can't figure out where that goofy name Cavebear comes from. Any ideas?
Also, while the 7OT comes with a beautiful leather sheath, I really would like a nylon sheath for it. I don't want to ruin the leather the next time I fall into a puddle. Grin. If anyone knows where I can purchase online a quality nylon sheath with a velcro closure for the 7OT, please let me know.
The blade opens nicely, with a definitive click. The only problem is that when I try closing the blade, I REALLY have to exert firm pressure on the lock release to close it. Way more pressure than any of my other lockblades require. Is there anything I can do about this? The spring seems too tight.
Also, why is it called the Bearhead when the little lockblade has nothing to do with bears or even bear heads?
Of course I forgot to add I also bought a Schrade Old Timer 7OT (Cavebear) on sale at a 20% discount from a mom-and-pop gift shop. I like the lockblade just fine, but can't figure out where that goofy name Cavebear comes from. Any ideas?
Also, while the 7OT comes with a beautiful leather sheath, I really would like a nylon sheath for it. I don't want to ruin the leather the next time I fall into a puddle. Grin. If anyone knows where I can purchase online a quality nylon sheath with a velcro closure for the 7OT, please let me know.