Best locking mechanism

[matt1987]

i don't care much for liner locks and i like compression locks and lock backs.

 

[titration]

Simplicity? Frame or liner lock. Good for people who don't want stuff gunking up their locks. Of course, debris can prevent proper lockup.

So the lock doesn't get gunked up, it just fails to lock up properly?

As mentioned before, I've found that most locks (when properly executed) are more than sufficient for my needs. That being said, my personal preference is for the axis lock.

 

[legion681]

Worst is probably the Nak-Lok. I can easily and consistently push my 480-1 Shoki closed with my bare hands. Probably would've been easier to just make the knife into a slipjoint.

Uh? I have a 480-1 Shoki (CF + M390) and I test my knives that way as well to see if there is any weakness and my 480-1 does NOT close.

Re. the lock question, I tend to go with the fact that it depends a lot on the maker. For example I am not ultra fond of liner locks in general, but for example the locks of all Emersons I own seem to be bulletproof...

 

[jonshoup]

I like Axis, mostly because I'm a fidgety S.O.B. and it tears up my thumbs a lot less than linerlock or framelock. As for lockback, I don't like having to completely change my grip to lock it. I guess I'm fidgety and lazy.

 

[cziv]

I like framelocks best, then Axis, then either a superb backlock or linerlock 3rd. I think the Triad is the one closest to a fixed blade strength. The best is the one you're happy with and comes from a reputable knife company IMO.