Best way to test a lock on a folding knofe

Well said. The same knife is my only locking folding knife injury. Went to cut through a cardboard box and the blade folded over onto my finger when piercing the box. Ive used SAK and Case knives in the same manner where spring tension would easily allow it to stay open.

Franciscomv said:
I carried a Buck Alpha Hunter folder on a trip around South America. Used it for months as my main knife, most of the time in jungles and mountain environments, I didn't abuse it but I did use it hard (I has a multitool and a fixed blade in my pack, just in case). Anyway, when I was about to head back home I realised that I could close the blade just by pushing on the spine with my hand when the lock was fully engaged. I don't know when it began to fail, maybe it came that way from the factory. At first I was pissed off, and I still won't buy another Buck linerlock, but this is an example that if you're safe with your knives lock are pretty much irrelevant.

I like strong locks, but I don't know if there are any real tests that can be performed by the user without damaging the knife. I just stick to manufacturers I trust.
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marcinek said:
1) If you are concerned about lock strength, you should be using a fixed blade. Its simple. If you ever think "This might make my lock fail." you shouldn't be using a folder at that time.

Or....2) Get a slipjoint, learn to use it, and you don't have to worry about lock strength.
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This exactly. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^£
 
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