Blast evolution

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Early model (0904) on the left, later model (0510) on the right





Note T-shaped lock release lever, added around 2009





A larger cutout in the handle allows the T-shaped release lever to be pressed easier





The new lever was given larger diameter pins to pivot on





At some point, a small ledge was added for the saw and file to stop against.





The ledge was molded in as part of the plastic Zytel handle liners





The file was also changed, from the early one with razor sharp cut teeth, to a later one with shallower less aggressive teeth





Back sides of files





The nail nick on early Blasts was on the outboard side of the knife blade...





...it was sometimes difficult to reach the nail nick with your fingernail





Later, the nail nick was moved to the inboard side of the blade, which made for improved access








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Created by Bob. Last Modification: Sunday 06 of February, 2011 02:27:00 CET by Bob.

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