Best mechanism on a folder?

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Billywill

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For me it's probably the axis. I really like the compression lock on the pm2 as well. I am a lefty so that eliminates anything that's not ambi or lefty friendly for me. The two mentioned above are extremely easy to open, smooth, and you don't have to place your fingers in the path of the blade to close. Lockup seems to be as solid as other mechanisms. Just My opinion but the liner locks, and back locks just don't operate as smoothly. I've warn out the assists on most of my assisted knives. Just seems the axis nailed it.
 
Lock backs (incl. mid-locks and Triad locks) or slipjoints are my personal favorites.
 
i really love the axis lock out of all the knives ive had/played with.. i havent tried out the compression lock on the PM2 or Yo2 yet though, i really want a PM2 just to try it out.
 
axis lock is the smoothest and strongest ive ever owned personally. carried a mini-grip everywhere for about 8 years. finally after a trip to the ocean and forgetting the knife was in my pocket one of the springs rusted and broke. i got upset that benchmade wouldnt just mail me new springs, so i made my own axis lock knife, and used guitar string for the springs.
 
Axis is my favorite as I heard they were the stronger of most and the ability to flick that blade out quick, but maybe someone would have some supporting statistics on actual strength of different mechanisms rather than just saying what our favorites are.
 
I am a big frame/liner lock fan just because of the simplicity of it. The way I use most of my knives, I don't even really NEED a lock on my EDC blades. I have been growing even more fond of the button lock on my Tighe Coon. Brian really knows how to execute a button lock well. Ultra smooth but rock solid lock up. Very easy to disengage as well. Doesn't eat up your thumbs like some frame/liner locks.
 
I prefer the frame lock. It's simple, and pretty much any grip you use will help secure the lock.
 
DrOpPoInT1110 said:
I am a big frame/liner lock fan just because of the simplicity of it. The way I use most of my knives, I don't even really NEED a lock on my EDC blades. I have been growing even more fond of the button lock on my Tighe Coon. Brian really knows how to execute a button lock well. Ultra smooth but rock solid lock up. Very easy to disengage as well. Doesn't eat up your thumbs like some frame/liner locks.
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I just ordered a tighe breaker button lock from him cant wait!!!
also i just like frame locks for the simplicity and strength......
 
Why wouldn't you go with an Axis Lock?

I'd buy a custom knife if it came with an Axis Lock.
 
While I am partial to slipjoints, I don't really think that's what you're getting at.

I don't really have much of a preference for any particular locking mechanism. I rarely use folding knives in a way that would compromise the integrity of the lock, so it doesn't make much practical difference. Lately I've had a soft spot for frame locks, but that really has more to do with the styles and aesthetics of frame locks that have been coming out lately than it does with the mechanism.
 
Natedog351 said:
I just ordered a tighe breaker button lock from him cant wait!!!
also i just like frame locks for the simplicity and strength......
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You're going to love it! I would have to say Brian and Allen Elishewitz have the best executions of the button lock around.
 
I don't like the axis lock. After I disassembled my delica and sanded everything to a mirror polish, I love opening and closing this little back lock!
 
A lot of companies new knives seem to be designed around the frame lock. I'm sure it's great functionally which is the question I posed. I just don't like the aesthetics, lack of symmetry in different handles.
 
I prefer Axis lock as far as how easy it is to manipulate. That and it's a ton of fun to play with! :thumbup:

Best,
Trev
 
I'm a frame lock kinda guy but the axis lock is fantastic. I just don't care for the knives that use it.
 
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