Is the liner lock an infinite lock?

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By this I mean can't you just keep replacing the liner over and over when it wears to the other side? Would there be a difference between a titanium liner and a stainless steel liner in regards to wear on the tang of the blade? I guess I have the same question about a titanium frame locks too. I've worn out a few Spyderco lock backs that could not be repaired, they would not lock up anymore(after years of hard use.) I know Emerson will put in a new liner for like $10 and I am sure the other big makers will too so that seems like a great deal to have a knife that you can fix over and over vs. other types of locks? Thanks for you info and opinions....and Happy New Year.
 
I'm not an expert but steel liners should last longer than titanium. That is why Chris Reeve attaches a small piece of a hardened steel to the part of the titanium frame of Sebenza that gets in contact with a blade when it locks.
 
CRK frame locks are not steel tipped... they are heat treated Titanium.
 
It's been mentioned by several users and makers that a steel lock bar wears at a slower rate than titanium because the steel is harder.
 
I've used liner locks for years and never had one fail or wear out (and I'm a constant knife user).

Rich
 
I'm not so concerned about lock wear it's self just the possibility of being able to replace the liner over and over if it did wear out vs. not being able too with other types of locks.
 
Yes, you could replace the liner. You would have to get it machined somewhere and somehow, though.
 
A good liner lock will last you a life time. Who cares which issues will your grand childrends' children will encounter?! ;)

Seriously though, a good liner lock lasts! I've got many liner lock folders and the good ones don't fail or wear noticeably. The lower end (not necessarily cheap) liners wear noticeably. I heard Titanium wears quickly, especially if the blade steel is really hard.
 
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