06-02-2011, 20:45
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D/A Knife Storage
To the blademasters out there, specifically the designer of the Lone Wolf D2....you know who you are  , but others can certainly answer.
Is is appropriate to store these knives in an open (fired) position or a closed position? Does the 'stress' of persistant tension on the auto mechanism weaken it's pressure release ability over time? Tried searching this one and found no answers relative to D/A's....
Any knowledgeable insight would be appreciated.
Thanks
ss
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06-02-2011, 21:23
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Syd,
In my experience(s), I've found that "springs" tend to react to the following:
When compressed, as long as they are not subjected to numerous (mainly radical) temp changes, they are OK and degradation is minimal.
The same goes for the relaxed state.
Cycling will reduce their resiliency over time and even more so when at elevated temps.
I own some mags that are VERY old and they run just fine, some have been "loaded" on and off for a long time.
My only question/concern is what is the composition of the one in question?
Later
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06-02-2011, 21:33
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Martin,
Bill's D2, I believe it's a leaf spring system...he'd have to chime in to say for sure. I think you're describing a coil spring auto knife, no?
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(adapted from: Sherwin B. Nuland, MD, surgeon and author: The Wisdom of the Body, 1997 )
Education is the anti-ignorance we all need to better treat our patients. ss, 2008.
The blade is so sharp that the incision is perfect. They don't realize they've been cut until they're out of the fight: A Surgeon Warrior. I use a knife to defend life and to save it. ss (aka traumadoc)
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06-02-2011, 21:38
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Originally Posted by swatsurgeon
Martin,
Bill's D2, I believe it's a leaf spring system...he'd have to chime in to say for sure. I think you're describing a coil spring auto knife, no?
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Actually, the physics/metallurgy apply to all springs.
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06-02-2011, 22:43
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ah...... I was thinking of a coiled spring (magazine or regular auto knife) not the leaf type....I guess that makes sense that the geometry of the spring won't influence the physics of it's function. Thanks Martin.
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'Revel in action, translate perceptions into instant judgements, and these into actions that are irrevocable, monumentous and dreadful - all this with lightning speed, in conditions of great stress and in an environment of high tension:what is expected of "us" is the impossible, yet we deliver just that.
(adapted from: Sherwin B. Nuland, MD, surgeon and author: The Wisdom of the Body, 1997 )
Education is the anti-ignorance we all need to better treat our patients. ss, 2008.
The blade is so sharp that the incision is perfect. They don't realize they've been cut until they're out of the fight: A Surgeon Warrior. I use a knife to defend life and to save it. ss (aka traumadoc)
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06-03-2011, 08:28
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Why worry? If something goes wrong with it, send it back to the guy who designed it and have him fix it... while laughing at him for the failure in materials... what's the worst that could happen? Besides you being used for a target in a 3 gun match?
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