Customer Reviews

Bear and Son 5" Genuine India Stag Bone Lockback with Leather Sheath

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Bear and Son 5" Genuine India Stag Bone Lockback with Leather SheathThis is one great knife. I really don't understand all the negative vibes of these others. I think this is one beautiful piece of work. Made in America by those wonderful people in Alabama. Truth is, I lived in Alabama and am proud of their workmanship! Seriously, this is quality all the way. Ya can't go wrong. Dabo

Since Schrade went out of business (all their knives are imported fakes now), if you're looking for a large American made lockback the size of a LB7 this is the one. It's made in U.S.A., and the quality is impeccable. At 8 3/4" L.O.A. open (5" closed) it's large enough to be useful. For the few dollars more for this knife as compared to an imported one this size frankly, it's a "no-brainer". You won't be dissapointed.

This is a big lockback folding hunter with nice bone covers. It's made in Alabama and comes with a heavy duty leather sheath. Sharp out of the box. Overall, a bargain at its current price. However, my knife came with two slight and parallel wheel abrasions on one of the bolsters. Not enough to warrant a return, but definitely a cosmetic flaw that should have prevented the knife from leaving the factory and being sold 'as new.' I could return the knife directly to Bear and Son, but it's not worth the hassle. The blade is tight and locks and unlocks nicely. Besides, this baby is a work knife, not some pretty box queen for a collector. It's going to get lots of abuse. Get this knife, use it, and keep it sharp and oiled.

This beauty came as advertised. The workmanship is terrific just as you'd expect an American made knife to be. This knife is top quality and the price is unbelievably low. Overall, I'm extremely happy with my purchase and I plan on owning more Bear & Son knives in the future.

Most lockbacks including the buck 110 allow the blade to touch when pushed when closed.
My old schrade lb7 from 1984 does not do this but that does not mean the buck or the Bear and Son lockback are flawed.
it's still a great US made knife.

When the blade is closed, there is very little resistance keeping the blade from being squeezed too far in (such as snapping the blade closed, or putting it in a tight sheath) and causing a flat area near the tip of the blade.

This can be avoided by placing the lock bar pivot pin closer to the front of the knife, or by leaving more space between the spring and the blade's closed position, or by grinding the toe of the tang further forward. Its a fairly common problem with poorly-design lockbacks, and Bear & Son seem to have given it no thought.

I give it 3 stars because it's a nice looking US-made knife for the price.