Axis lock only clones

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This is my first thread and I hope it goes well. I do NOT wish to get into the right or wrong of clones and copies (theft is theft but some disagree on the definition), I'm just curious about the reasons for something I think I've noticed. The axis lock has been copied/cloned (I really don't wish to get into semantics) in many ways by numerous manufacturers/sellers. I have not seen such with the compression or the tri-ad locks (both of which I prefer, just my .02). Have I missed the sale of many copies or is there a valid reason for the discrepancy? Is the axis easier or cheaper to copy? Is it considered by the knife masses to be better or is it just more well known? This thread is meant to be an examination of lock selection by cloners (yes, I know the locks have been compared by we BF members MANY times) based on why they seem to so favor the axis. I'm curious and NOT looking for trouble. :rolleyes: :D
 
Oh, look at all the worms!

I think the axis style lock is probably sexier (flickable) than the triad and possibly easier to manufacture than the compression. Maybe we can get the local clone experts to chime in :D
 
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It happens because the Axis Lock is easily recognized in an image.

That makes it easier for the counterfeiters to sell their product. The don't need to explain the mechanism or what's different. They can merely rely on people seeing their picture and recognizing the mechanism as something they've seen in a gun store etc.

Then the counterfeiter can depend on that part of human nature that seeks a bargain to do the work for them. Just like the folks who designed the mechanism did all the work ahead of time and ditto for the the people who designed the knife.

IP theft is as much easier than the riskier forms of theft.
 
Scooter, Whoa, Whoa you crazy Irishman (going by your avatar-love that guy). I said I'm NOT trying to start the BF clone wars again. :eek: Lets please try to keep specific companies out of this (if possible), your suggestions as to reason seem plausible. :thumbsup: And thank you, Danke (play on words) for your interesting offering. :thumbsup:
 
I dunno. I would be willing to wager that there as many if not are more slimebag Delica (lockback) ruipoffs and slimebag Sebenza (framelock) ripoffs than slimebag Benchmade Axis lock ripoffs.

In the end...who cares. They are all the same scum, making an easy buck off the hard work of other knifemakers and deserve to be the first up against the wall.

Why even discuss them. :poop:
 
Ibtl!
I don't know that that's true, but it is a very popular and much loved lock on Benchmades. I also don't really see the benefit of trying to figure out the "whys". It's theft and it sucks.:thumbsdown:
 
I've only seen one cheapo knife with a stolen or wrongfully used lock in person and it was an axis style lock used on a random unmarked 5$ knife.
I also saw some really beefy and tough looking " tactical " lockback that could've used a triad style lock, but I'm not sure. It was obviously trying to seem fancy though because it was in a fancy black box with foam insert so it would make sense.

Not sure about the compression lock, but I think most of the non direct counterfeit knives are sold to non knife people who wouldn't recognize a triad lock as anything more than an ordinary lockback.
 
That's the thing I was hoping to get at, not why counterfeiters counterfeit, but is there something special (to the general public as I said, not people like BF members) about the axis and perhaps post 4 nailed it. Danke, Danke. :cool:
 
I am guessing they are like any other business and try to make what they think will sell. If designs that incorporate an axis-lock are what is selling, then they will make more of those. I don't know if their market research extends much beyond how many wholesale orders and repeat orders they get for particular models. Or they may thoroughly research what is popular and best-selling in the "original design" market and pick which models to imitate based on that.
 
I was really just curious (but seriously enough to start this) about whether there was something the general, pretty much uninformed public knew or felt about the axis lock compared to the others that we "informed" people may be missing. :confused: I believe my question has been answered. Thank you those of you who gave constructive input. :D
 
The axis lock is now fair game as I understand the patent has expired, but let's watch these dirt bags start pumping out the Bugout clones now! :mad: It's all about making money off of the hard work and hard earned reputations of others. :poop::thumbsdown:
 
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