An honest question - Axis lock vs Other locks from Benchmade

[foofie]

Just an observation - all the Benchmades I use regularly are axis lock. Not sure of cause and effect here.
I do think the axis lock allows for different design and ergonomic constraints, which then allows Benchmade to produce styles that no one else really can. That said, they also produce great liner and frame locks - but there is much more competition in those areas.

 

[razorburn]

Totally sold on the axis lock - bought a well used 520 with a moderately scored axis bar which happen to still have rock solid lock up and that is what really sold me. I recently looked at the Brand new 320 Precinct with ball bearing and a liner lock which was really smooth but I hesitated....because it was not an axis lock

 

[seroiusly]

I know for sure a late 90's benchmade liner lock can be used every day, multiple times a day, doing everything a knife could possibly do, being dropped to concrete and steel floors dozens of times, sometimes open, sometimes closed, without failure, and still work like new 15 years later with original parts.

Can't say the same for an axis, can any of you?

I bought one of the first axis locks to be released. The 710 actually. Have nothing to prove so won't look it up but it still has the same omega springs and works fine. So yes I can, you didn't get mad spine whacking you liner locks did you? lol

 

[ginaz]

Can't say the same for an axis, can any of you?

i certainly can and i'm pretty sure a number of others here can as well. BM has made some very fine liner lock models, my 690 and 910 come to mind, as well as frame locks with the 750 and 761. none have ever failed me and so, for my use, it's really more aesthetics than any substantial performance difference between them. i enjoy the triad lock as well but i've never come close to stressing that lock and doubt that i ever will. it feels good to operate, so does the axis. it's tactile and it's mental, at least for me.

 

[jpm2]

Let's see some pictures of these used every day for 15 years axis locks with original parts. :yawn:

 

[bdmicarta]

For EDC I like their liner locks just as much as their axis locks. For playing with the axis lock is more fun. I've been using Benchmade knives for a long time and all of my early ones were liner lock. Of the 4 that are in my EDC rotation now, 3 are liner lock.

 

[seroiusly]

Let's see some pictures of these used every day for 15 years axis locks with original parts. :yawn:

So you are just going to take our word on it that we didn't change the omega springs? I flip most of my Benchmade's before they cut paper. You sir are starting to sound trollish. I'm done commenting on this post. Enjoy your week.

 

[jec88]

Here is my brother in laws griptilian that is is from 2001-2002 we think. It is one of the first early versions anyway. He works for the forest service and has carried it since it was new and nothing has ever broke yet. Only knife he ever uses. He wouldn't know how to send it in for repairs if he had too ............................but he would be quicker to fix it himself if anything did break.

 

[whp]

I have a Mini Skirmish, an Afck, and a 761. The Mini Skirmish was a great edc several years ago. The Afck appears very well built but is stored as a non user at this time. The 761 is a beautiful knife and very smooth in function. But shortly after I got it I dropped it on the floor and the lockup developed back and forth lock rock that I could not adjust out. I had to return it to the factory for repair. I just don t believe it s as strong as my Griptilians and other axis locks. I d prefer the 761 with an axis lock!

 

[craytab]

I know for sure a late 90's benchmade liner lock can be used every day, multiple times a day, doing everything a knife could possibly do, being dropped to concrete and steel floors dozens of times, sometimes open, sometimes closed, without failure, and still work like new 15 years later with original parts.

Can't say the same for an axis, can any of you?

I don't drop my knives all the time so take my experience with a grain of salt. I have an Original ATS-34 710 that still operates flawlessly.

I carry it quite a bit. A lock pissing match seems a bit silly.


On topic, I have a 757 and the beefy liner lock is on par with other beefy liner locks I have. No complaints. I still prefer the axis lock when it comes to benchmades.

 

[craytab]

Let's see some pictures of these used every day for 15 years axis locks with original parts. :yawn:

Not used every day and not dropped all over the place. I like my tools and have far too many nice ones to drop them or carry the same one everyday. :thumbup:

But it does get carried and used

Noticed the OG milled liners?

 

[jpm2]

So you are just going to take our word on it that we didn't change the omega springs? I flip most of my Benchmade's before they cut paper. You sir are starting to sound trollish. I'm done commenting on this post. Enjoy your week.

Yeah, I didn't think so.

Here is my brother in laws griptilian that is is from 2001-2002 we think. It is one of the first early versions anyway. He works for the forest service and has carried it since it was new and nothing has ever broke yet. Only knife he ever uses. He wouldn't know how to send it in for repairs if he had too ............................but he would be quicker to fix it himself if anything did break.

:thumbup:

 

[ginaz]

 

[jpm2]

Not used every day and not dropped all over the place. I like my tools and have far too many nice ones to drop them or carry the same one everyday. :thumbup:
But it does get carried and used.

It's not like I intentionally dropped it or knocked it from where I set it you know. But during everyday use for 15 years, especially in an industrial work environment, stuff happens.
It's been semi retired now for almost 2 years while I've been trying to find a replacement, no luck yet.
It does still accompany me to work as a backup for when whatever I'm trying out at the time doesn't get the job done, which is quite often with lessor steels.

Anyway for me, it's not so much about how tough the lock is, but reliability and ease of use . The axis is easy to use.

 

[Robriss94]

Axis locks are great and one of the strongest locks however if you're a flipper guy like me they're not the best.


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