Is there any better one hand open and close lock on a folder than an Axis lock?

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I just love how it open's and close's so ease with one hand.
Is there any brand other than benchmade that use's it??
Or is it a banchmade lock only?

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The compression lock, found on Spyderco knives like the ParaMilitary 2, is a pretty quick one-hand opening knife. You can probably find some videos on youtube. All it takes is a pinch and a flick!
 
Also, something like a ball-bearing lock, like on the SAGE 3 can be opened and closed with one hand.
 
I've always found the cold steel triad lock to be very solid and fairly easy to open and close with one hand.
 
Some button locks can be inertia opened and closed like the Axis lock.

I have a CRKT Anubis that can be flicked opened by holding the button down, and by pressing the button while open, flicked closed.
 
jacobwilson99 said:
The compression lock, found on Spyderco knives like the ParaMilitary 2, is a pretty quick one-hand opening knife. You can probably find some videos on youtube. All it takes is a pinch and a flick!
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can it be closed the same way?
 
00ChevyScott said:
The G&G Hawk lock on the Kershaw RAM is incredibly easy and quick
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+1. I wish that lock made it onto more production folders.

The lock on the Hogue EX-01 can be manipulated without putting your fingers in the path of the blade - you can swing it open and closed like an axis lock.
 
I've owned all the knives mentioned and none come close to Benchmade's AXIS lock in my opinion. I've EDC'd AXIS lock folders for years and years now and they've never failed me - ever. They are smooth, reliable and American made. What more can you ask?
 
Sulaco said:
I've owned all the knives mentioned and none come close to Benchmade's AXIS lock in my opinion. I've EDC'd AXIS lock folders for years and years now and they've never failed me - ever. They are smooth, reliable and American made. What more can you ask?
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+1, none of the others compare for pure speed and ease of use. Lock strength and reliability it has peers, but the only thing easier is a Spyderco Slip-it (which doesn't lock at all of course).
 
I find a good framelock or liner lock are my favorites for one handed operation by far but some of these locks work better on certain knives than others.

Axis Lock? Eh . . .
 
Reeek said:
I find a good framelock or liner lock are my favorites for one handed operation by far but some of these locks work better on certain knives than others.

Axis Lock? Eh . . .
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Same here.
 
Reeek said:
I find a good framelock or liner lock are my favorites for one handed operation by far but some of these locks work better on certain knives than others.

Axis Lock? Eh . . .
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Me too. Why no framelock love in this thread? :(
 
Liners and Frames are reasonably fast, but you do have to put your thumb in front of the blade, then move it outta the way once you get the close initiated. Adds some extra movement/adjustment that slows em down a tad.
 
bobusx said:
Liners and Frames are reasonably fast, but you do have to put your thumb in front of the blade, then move it outta the way once you get the close initiated. Adds some extra movement/adjustment that slows em down a tad.
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On a flipper framelock the flipper hits your thumb softly and allows a smooth, safe, one handed closing.
 
I just became aware of this Grant and Gavin lock a few days ago. At first glance it might throw you people off, but if you watch the video again a few more times, you will see the genius behind it. It looks like a slip joint, but actually locks up as hard as a bali-song would (notice the two pivot points on the knife). Simply put, the lock strength is dependent on how hard you grip the knife.

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Harkamus, that's so cool. Their ET knife has a similar mechanism dependent on the knife being gripped. That thing will NOT close on you if you are even gripping it lightly. Those guys are pretty bright dudes.
 
crom said:
Harkamus, that's so cool. Their ET knife has a similar mechanism dependent on the knife being gripped. That thing will NOT close on you if you are even gripping it lightly. Those guys are pretty bright dudes.
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Woah, you're absolutely right. I forgot about the ET knife. I never much cared for the aesthetics of that ET, so I completely forgot about it, but it also has two pivots like the Beetle I posted above. Kinda looks like the Beetle took that lock mechanism and refined it to be more one hand friendly.
 
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