mongomondo
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Is the axis lock exactly the same on the different benchmade models? For example - the lock strength between the Griptilian and Rukus. Is one stronger than the other?
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Does the Axis lock strength differ between models?
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That's an interesting question.
I suspect most of the axis-lock knives are pretty close in strength, with the biggest difference being in the handle design.
It also brings up my beef with the Rukus: the axis-bar the Rukus has is essentially the same as found on other knives. I always felt the Rukus should have had an axis-bar upsized for the knife.
I suspect most of the axis-lock knives are pretty close in strength, with the biggest difference being in the handle design.
It also brings up my beef with the Rukus: the axis-bar the Rukus has is essentially the same as found on other knives. I always felt the Rukus should have had an axis-bar upsized for the knife.
Probably, though I suspect not enough to make any real-world difference. Seems intuitive that a Grip, 530, or even 940 would be a bit weaker than, say, a 610 or 520. But I guess I'm mostly just basing that on how they "feel"; I suspect we'll never get an actual answer to this.
That said, the "strength" of the lock (that is, the physical toughness of the components, how much force can be applied to the blade before the lock collapses, etc.) is hardly ever going to be the determining factor in the reliability of any quality modern knife. Rather, things like how you're using the knife, accidental unlocking of the blade, and factory defects will be much more important to consider, since you'd be MUCH more likely to encounter them than you would be to exceed the maximum force a lock can handle.
Let me put it this way: I'd be afraid of breaking the blade or handle (including pivot, liners, a screw here or there) of a knife before its lock. And as far as that goes, I'd trust the Rukus a bit more than the Grip, since it's got a full, beefier liner, no plastic, etc.
That said, the "strength" of the lock (that is, the physical toughness of the components, how much force can be applied to the blade before the lock collapses, etc.) is hardly ever going to be the determining factor in the reliability of any quality modern knife. Rather, things like how you're using the knife, accidental unlocking of the blade, and factory defects will be much more important to consider, since you'd be MUCH more likely to encounter them than you would be to exceed the maximum force a lock can handle.
Let me put it this way: I'd be afraid of breaking the blade or handle (including pivot, liners, a screw here or there) of a knife before its lock. And as far as that goes, I'd trust the Rukus a bit more than the Grip, since it's got a full, beefier liner, no plastic, etc.
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I've never noticed any difference between them on lock strength. Sometimes when brand new, I've seen some that are harder to unlock until they wear in a little though.
I would think that the full hardened steel liners on the Rukus would also add to the strength of the lock versus's thinner liners found on the smaller axis locks. The steel liners on the Rukus are somewhere north of .070" thick, and the fact that all axis lock bars are hardened steel should also increase overall strength. Still, it certaintly is an intriguing question.:thumbup: