History: Blast evolution
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Early model (0904) on the left, later model (0510) on the right
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Note T-shaped lock release lever, added around 2009
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A larger cutout in the handle allows the T-shaped release lever to be pressed easier
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The new lever was given larger diameter pins to pivot on
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At some point, a small ledge was added for the saw and file to stop against.
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The ledge was molded in as part of the plastic Zytel handle liners
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The file was also changed, from the early one with razor sharp cut teeth, to a later one with shallower less aggressive teeth
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Back sides of files
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The nail nick on early Blasts was on the outboard side of the knife blade...
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...it was sometimes difficult to reach the nail nick with your fingernail
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Later, the nail nick was moved to the inboard side of the blade, which made for improved access
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