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The Bushman has been a mainstay of the Cold Steel line for more than a decade now. It's an economically simple design, with winning features like strength, versatility, and an affordable price. It's practically perfect! So, rather than upstage the Bushman, we've created a complement to it, a version small enough to carry with you everywhere you go. The Pocket Bushman.
While it's physically impossible for any folding knife to ever match the strength and rigidity of a fixed blade, we believe our Pocket Bushman, with its patent pending lock, is close to hitting the mark. The blade is long and wide with a short, sharp, clip point for usefulness and versatility. And it’s hollow ground from top to bottom with just enough belly to be useful for all sorts of tasks.
For the handle, we used the mono block construction method famously used in the French Douk Douk line of knives. There are several advantages to using the mono block. It's simple to mass-produce, and, since there are no liners, handle scales or back spacers, the end result is quite affordable. A single sheet of stainless steel is folded in half to form a housing for the closed blade, as well as supplying the enormous strength and rigidity required to complement our Ram Safe™ lock.
Andrew Demko designed the Ram Safe™ lock to work in tandem with the mono block handle. It features a unique, self adjusting ram that moves forward as the knife is opened and wedges itself tightly between the tang cut away we call the "shelf" and the "U" shaped "roof" of the handle. It's powered by a strong compression spring that urges the ram forward and makes for an incredibly strong lock up. Positive pressure on the lock generated by heavy cutting or chopping strokes is distributed through the blade, then the blade tang shoulder and finally directly into the mono block handle that acts like a giant unbreakable stop pin. Negative pressure from sticking, digging or prying with the point is directed in a different direction through the blade to the blade tang shelf and then to the ram which is squeezed between the shelf and the "U" shaped roof of the handle. Negative pressure easily defeats the vast majority of lock mechanisms. The only way the Ram Safe™ lock can be overcome is if the blade breaks or if the pivot pin is sheared off. Two situations that are highly improbable.
Specifications
Item Number: 95FB
Name:: Pocket Bushman
Blade Length:: 4.5"
Blade Thickness:: 3.5 mm
Overall Length:: 10.25"
Steel: German 4116 Stainless Cryo Quenched
Weight: 6.1 oz
Handle: 5.75 Long 420 Series Stainless w/ Stonewash Finish
A legend for many reasons. Absolutely indestructible as a knife. Legendary Demko lockup, a steel that sharpens up nicely and simple design. You have to be careful when unlocking the knife or you could cut yourself, but that also adds to the interest of the knife. I have only used it for some kitchen tasks so far but this knife could do just about anything from slicing to feather sticks, not hing and any Bushcraft tasks. The handle is comfortable but being a folded over one piece design, the bottom is just the two edges of the folded sheet, so the knife isn't for someone to use it all day in a trade, although it would be a comfort issue rather than and failing of the knife.
Cons: Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Weight
Like the knife
It had kept a good edge for my bushcraft hikes. It cleans up well after sappy tree chores. Nice finish. I am trying to like the lock release. Not a one handed knife but it is a good folding backup for my fixed blade. A solid knife and it hasn't let me down.
I forgot a few things on my first review. To open and close the knife safely. I recommend two hands. The lock is unique, and requires deliberate effort to close. I see this as a plus. It seems that there is no way that this knife will "unlock" accidentally. Since I would reserve this large knife for larger tasks, I also carry a smaller (3 inch) one hand, locking folder for EDC, I for tasks that require quick deployment of a blade. I am looking forward to putting this knife to the test. But I have all the confidence that it will pass with flying colors!
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