CS New American Lawman Hard Use Video

[OrangeJoe]

150 lbs was state of the art; way back in 2008!

I wonder what are the relative build qualities between the Benchmade Axis lock and CS Ultralock.

Perhaps the ME who posted earlier can give us a heads up.

 

[philwar]

Here's a Youtube review of the Cold Steel AK-47, also featuring the Recon 1, both sport the Tri-Ad lock.
Nutnfancy totally beats the sh1t out of the Recon 1, and the knife takes it all in stride.
I agree with Ankerson when he says not to try that with most other folders.
Go to 14.40 for the abuse demo.
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[Ankerson]

I don't think there should be any questions after watching that one and mine together. :thumbup:

 

[marthinus]

I just watched the video. I kinda liked the new AK47. At 2.8 ounces it seems like a great knife to carry as an extra in ones jacket pocket. IMO Andrew has improved on the original lock back design. Good on him.

Regarding if it is the best lock in the world....only time will tell. I am glad we have all the types and flavors we have. It keeps things interesting and we can always expect more and people pushing the envelope!

 

[freq18hz]

I don't really see why people are so concerned with lock strength. Seems pretty overkill. When's the last time actually needed to use a knife to do any of this stuff? Why not just get a fixed blade?

-Freq

 

[philwar]

I don't really see why people are so concerned with lock strength. Seems pretty overkill. When's the last time actually needed to use a knife to do any of this stuff?

I'll take it if I can get it for $50. Tougher == better.

Why not just get a fixed blade?

'Cause they don't fold so well.

 

[AF]

I don't really see why people are so concerned with lock strength. Seems pretty overkill. When's the last time actually needed to use a knife to do any of this stuff? -Freq

Ah, it's human nature to want more.
I'm more interested in a knife's blade steel. That's the engine as far as I'm concerned. The lock is the airbag. The engine gets me more excited.
A reliable lock is critical. But absolute lock strength? :yawn:

 

[AF]

The weight-hang test seems a little silly to me when the weight exceeds what a human could actually lift. After that you're just testing the knife's ability to be inserted into a machine and hold a bunch of weight. It no longer has any relevance.