Axis lock + ball bearings

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sharp_edge

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Are there any Benchmade folders with Axis lock and ball bearings, or maybe it is a not so good idea?
 
polished stock washers are slick enough for free falling blade with zero play doubt bearings would be any better in axis knives..
 
They don't offer any models like that. I will echo that there is no bearing folder I've felt yet that was as smooth as an Axis folder. I'd take bronze washers on a folding knife over bearings any day if I was honest.
 
I think, roller bearings are designed for continuous operation and dissipating heat.
IMO bushings and washers are better suited and more reliable for the occasional 180 degree operation of a folding knife.
 
ok thx. I did not mean to prefer ball bearings to washers. Was just curious if there exists a combination of the Axis lock and ball bearings.
 
I believe Benchmade only recently started using bearings on some knives such as the Precinct, which is a liner lock. I think it's also on the Proxy, not 100% sure on that. As far as I know there aren't any that have an Axis lock and bearings yet.
 
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