in the picture of this one the axis lock looks uncoated but in every other it is coated just like the blade. is this ones axis coated or not?
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Can't answer question, without knowing what exactly your looking at. Send a pic with arrow or high lighted area your referring to. davebasssvt@gmail.com
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im not quite sure to be honest. i assume its a high carbon steel because of the coating. i chose to leave on the coating on mine and just gave it a better edge. it does have a set screw but im certain you can take it out and keep it held by friction. at first i thought it was too heavy but after getting some hours in with it i absolutely love mine. hope this helps.
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If you replace the blade with a good quality blade it cuts much cleaner. The lock positions are not real accurate, I find that I need to use a square to get the angles set more accurately. My buddy's $400 machine doesn't require the gauge but I don't have the $$$.
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I was wondering the same thing. The photo they chose makes it look like a Chinese counterfeit, since it doesn't have any of the official stamps on the blade.
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There is a small metal piece that will lock the blade to stay open, you have to move it over and close the blade at the same time. This piece is where the blade is when it is closed. Hard to explain, but it's a small ridged piece.
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I compared the photo you sent with the one I purchased & everything looks exactly the same, even all the markings on the blade including the triangle markings. This is a well made knife & strong. I researched a site on YouTube before purchasing it. The AUS-8 steel is rated very good too. I was very happy with the purchase.
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I have wear marks at the joints and the lock, and the finish is worn off on the bottom half of the blade, but the handle (triangle) is basically perfect still. That is normal wear and tear (I use mine pretty hard and often). If it is worse than that you may have a lemon, but these are mil-spec(built to very high standards) so I doubt it. BTW, mine is stamped ames tru-temper.
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The knife blade has a protective coating. The high carbon steel will get a patina with age. You may want to remove the protective coating if you want an all over patina on your knife blade.
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I believe it's a coating but so far it's done well. I'm a Chef by trade and I am always outdoors. I've cut everything from cardboard to wood and produce. Also a few beer cans to test the edge. Its awesome for a knife I picked up under 50 bucks. My friend bought a benchmade griptillin 3 months before I purchased my tenacious and it's not hel up as well.
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I'm not sure if it is, but take this into consideration. The handle is solid aluminum and most like fused with the blade. Plus, the company is Cold Steel. This is designed by a company that backs their knives 100%.
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Looks like the difference is a coating on the blade. Is it worth it?...you decide. I find the 9154 adequate for my occasional bouts in the garden.
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Should be a blade lock...Why are you changing the blade anyways?It should be sharp and brand new.
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It is a frame lock. The mechanism LOOKS like a liner lock, but it is actually part of the frame of the knife.
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The edge of the blade is stainless to begin with. If you're not careful you could take the color off higher up.
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No their was no coating on blade . I bought this as a replacement for a blade that was about 10 yrs old .. What I would suggest is to really double check that it is on correctly because when I tried mine the first time it was not cutting hair ... I had my husband check it and he told me I did not have it on right ... Now it cuts through my cockapoo hair with no problem! Good luck
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Similar. It has a black coated blade and a black synthetic handle. It's a great knife for the price.
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My understanding is that a "liner lock" is not a part of the knife's scale, or gripping surface. A "liner lock" is a lock that is part of the liner of the scale or grip. This lock is technically a "frame lock", where the titanium handle has been shaped so that the scale itself is used to lock the knife. I'm afraid I don't know where you got the $50 difference from; is that price for a different version of the "Sage"? If so, I suspect it's like comparing apples and oranges - each version of the Sage is a Salute to a different Innovation in folding knives, so it really depends on whether you want a liner lock or a frame lock. My understanding is that a "liner lock" is not a part of the knife's scale, or gripping surface. A "liner lock" is a lock that is part of the liner of the scale or grip. This lock is technically a "frame lock", where the titanium handle has been shaped so that the scale itself is used to lock the knife. I'm afraid I don't know where you got the $50 difference from; is that price for a different version of the "Sage"? If so, I suspect it's like comparing apples and oranges - each version of the Sage is a Salute to a different Innovation in folding... » Read More My understanding is that a "liner lock" is not a part of the knife's scale, or gripping surface. A "liner lock" is a lock that is part of the liner of the scale or grip. This lock is technically a "frame lock", where the titanium handle has been shaped so that the scale itself is used to lock the knife. I'm afraid I don't know where you got the $50 difference from; is that price for a different version of the "Sage"? If so, I suspect it's like comparing apples and oranges - each version of the Sage is a Salute to a different Innovation in folding knives, so it really depends on whether you want a liner lock or a frame lock. « Show Less