Axis lock = fun

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I have had my afck axis all of a week and I cannot seem to stop playing with it. The ease in which it opens and closes is amazing.


My only worry is will this thing wear out anytime soon? Is excessive flicking going to make the lock less safe?
 
My 942 has been my EDC for a year and a half, and I've had no problems with the axis lock. I've read a few posts on Bladeforums where people had an omega spring break, but there are two springs in the lock, so even if one breaks, the other will maintain the function of the lock, at least until you can get it replaced.
--Josh
 
I have mine on the 556 "mini" Griptillian ; I don't think a "high end" folder's locking mechanism will/can be made weak by excessive "flicking";) It's the same way with firearm(s), if they're a POS, COUNT ON IT! "heavy use" will wear it out.

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The only axis lock knife that I have is my MiniGriptilian 555, and it is the smoothest opening folder that I've ever owned. Really amazing. I admire the ingenuity of this mechanism, and it has withstood normal use very well. I don't flick it open, though, so I'm not sure if that will cause damage.

The one concern that I have with the axis lock is that it seems a little more complex and vulnerable to bad conditions than I would like. I trust it for use in clean environments. But, I don't yet trust it in dirty, gritty conditions where stuff can get wedged into the lock. There are a lot of anecdotes from people who have used and abused it in bad conditions, and the lock has done great. My trust just isn't there yet though. Maybe after another six months of use.

I like framelocks, where everything is visible, exposed, and easy to clean. I can see whether the lock is engaged and whether there are any problems.
 
I got mine a couple weeks ago...

It's actually taken awhile to grow on me, but it's a great knife altogether. smooth, good handles, excellent blade and lock..I wonder if I was just afraid on some level that my search for the perfect blade is over...I like it better and better as time goes by.

I've had a helluva lot of fun with mine employing ye ole zip tie trick...as much fun as a waved Emerson- without the chisel grind...
 
If you take a real close look at the Axis lock, you'll see that the mechanism is actually designed to compensate for any wear you could subject it to. All that will happen is that the locking bar will start to "ride" a little bit further up the blade tang area.

It's ingeniously designed to wear IN rather than wear OUT.

Have a good time with and don't give a second thought to wear. As stated above, in the rare situation where one the springs should fail, it's warranted for life.

Enjoy!:)
 
Originally posted by jjcoolay
I have had my afck axis all of a week and I cannot seem to stop playing with it. The ease in which it opens and closes is amazing.


My only worry is will this thing wear out anytime soon? Is excessive flicking going to make the lock less safe?
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Wait until you realize that you can pull back the lock and flick it closed ...oops :)

RL
 
My AFCK has also grown on me.

Contrary to my initial negative reports, now I really like it, for the same old reasons everyone gives. :)
 
Originally posted by AlphalphaPB
My AFCK has also grown on me.

Contrary to my initial negative reports, now I really like it, for the same old reasons everyone gives. :)
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<borg voice>We are the Benchmade. You will be assimilated.</borg voice>

I can't honestly find anyone who doesn't like their 806D2!
 
I have several. Fun!!!!! Use it, so it wears out, did you have fun wearing it out??

Actually, it might be kind of cool to be the guy who wore out an axis lock from usage (not abusage).
 
Originally posted by im2smrt4u
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LOL. Exactly.

My only little gripe is that disassembly will void the warranty. Perhaps it's not such a big deal, I've heard how people have removed and polished the blade without voiding it.
 
Originally posted by AlphalphaPB
LOL. Exactly.

My only little gripe is that disassembly will void the warranty. Perhaps it's not such a big deal, I've heard how people have removed and polished the blade without voiding it.
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It only voids it if you can't put it back together. ;)

But I know someone who is an apprentice knifemaker, and he refuses to take apart any AXIS lock knives! Last one he tried ended up a disaster to reassemble!
 
As a general rule, I don't think it's a great idea to flick open folders although, let's admit it, it's fun. It's hard on the stop pin. I don't think it's too damaging to gently flicking it open though versus doing a violent wrist snap.

I think someone stated that it's not as damaging to do on the Axis as it would be on, say, a lockback which has all the guts by the spine.
 
I have both a 940 and 730, and both are just tons of fun to open. As far as the stop pin, both of mine rotate! They spin in place so there is even wear on it, and less chance of wearing it out. Is this a standard thing on the Axis lock? Both of mine are special editions, so I'm not sure.

DD
 
I haven't actually noticed my stop pin rotating, but if you take apart the knife, the pin will be rotated to a different position.

Haven't seen any wear on the pin yet, unlike on my Buck-Strider. It's a sign of perfectly even pressure applied to the mating surfaces.
 
the stop pin on my 940 rotates.. there are little marks on it from my flicking the knife open by pulling back on the axis lock and wristflicking. :D
 
Had my BM 730 Ares for about 2 years, and I flip that sucker all day at work,(I'm currently a mechanic by trade) the Omega springs have never failed. Constantly flicking the blade open against the stop pin real hard all the time is not the best thing in the world for any knife but so far this one has been able to take it.:)
 
[QUOTE...someone who is an apprentice knifemaker, and he refuses to take apart any AXIS lock knives! Last one he tried ended up a disaster to reassemble! [/B][/QUOTE]

I've taken apart all types of locks, and the Axis is no different, as long as you use the proper quality tools, with the proper procedure, it's very easy.

I had a thread a while back that decsribed in detail,(including pictures) how to disassemble and reassemble the Axis Lock and also the Onion/Kershaw Speedsafe.

Anyone interested in seeing this again email me and I'll send them to you.
 
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