Karambit With An Axis Lock?

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Wolfeye

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Hey, everyone. Just wondering on something I'm thinking of having made. I would like to have a folding karambit with an axis lock (like on the Benchmade Griptilian). I would like the general design of the Spyderco Kerahawk, but with the Axis Lock because it doesn't jam up with pocket lint or sand (or whatever) like a lockback can. Although, I figure the lockback design is good for that kind of knife- since it won't come open from your grip or from torque on the knife.

I notice that I have somewhat exotic tastes in knives, ha ha! Khukuris, karambits, smatchets- even custom designs for regular knives (the Koster Nessmuk looks awesome).
 
Wolfeye said:
Hey, everyone. Just wondering on something I'm thinking of having made. I would like to have a folding karambit with an axis lock (like on the Benchmade Griptilian). I would like the general design of the Spyderco Kerahawk, but with the Axis Lock because it doesn't jam up with pocket lint or sand (or whatever) like a lockback can. Although, I figure the lockback design is good for that kind of knife- since it won't come open from your grip or from torque on the knife.

I notice that I have somewhat exotic tastes in knives, ha ha! Khukuris, karambits, smatchets- even custom designs for regular knives (the Koster Nessmuk looks awesome).
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I'm not aware of one.

This one is a modified Triad-it's kinda like an Axis in how you release the lock-except you actuate it perpendicular to the blade, instead of parallel. Should be easier to actuate than the Triad in it's traditional mid lock format.

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The blade is CTS XHP, the Handle is G10, and the ring is 6061 Aluminum.
 
That's interesting-looking. Where'd you get that one? I figure I'll be able to get one like the one I'm talking about made custom at Karambit.com, so I'm not too worried about the GETTING of it (although the price might "cut deep").
 
Is it good? I mean does it open well against the pocket & cut with good performance? Kind of looking at the karambit as a general "escape knife," so that's important.

Isn't it interesting that the same things that make it good for getting out of cars or climbing gear makes it good for more confrontational situations? I was noticing that about the khukuri the other day- it's a versatile tool & a useful weapon for the same reasons. I guess that's true of a lot of tools, though.
 
The thumb plate will act as a "wave feature" and allow you to deploy the knife when pulling it from your pocket. Its sporting CTS-XHP as its blade steel.
 
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Is it good? I mean does it open well against the pocket & cut with good performance? Kind of looking at the karambit as a general "escape knife," so that's important.

Isn't it interesting that the same things that make it good for getting out of cars or climbing gear makes it good for more confrontational situations? I was noticing that about the khukuri the other day- it's a versatile tool & a useful weapon for the same reasons. I guess that's true of a lot of tools, though.
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It will do what a wavable karambit is supposed to do I guess. The only reason I mentioned this one, is because the lock actuation is the closest I am aware of in a karambit, to an axis.
 
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Talk to Rob Dalton. It won't be an Axis lock but it's still awesome.

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Charlie Mike: Looks cool. I'm still wondering if an Axis would be more reliable than a lockback. I wonder if my hand would hit the lock while doing things, something that wouldn't be an issue with the lockback like the Spyderco has. It seems like it might be a trade-off between a more reliable connection & a more reliable hold after that point. By-the-way: Does your name have anything to do with the book that's titled "Charlie Mike"?
 
When I was in Infantry School, my Drill Sgt would always be telling us to drink water and Charlie Mike. It means Continue Mission.
 
Jamesh Bond: Really? Never had that happen. I meant the "blade holder" section, not the "lock" area with all the springs & stuff.

Charlie Mike: Yeah, I knew that- it was a Vietnam story (fictional, then again...). There were a few guys that got cut off & kept doing what they could as the went.
 
I think you will find the modified tri-ad lock on the Cold Steel Tiger Claw will be vastly superior to an axis lock. Stronger, less area for crap to get into, no tiny little springs to break, etc. It will be more difficult to disengage than an axis, but that comes with being a stronger lock.
 
I may be wrong, but wouldn't a triad lock be equally prone to dirt/debris as any other back lock? Perhaps the modifications on that particular model help though, I don't know...
 
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I may be wrong, but wouldn't a triad lock be equally prone to dirt/debris as any other back lock? Perhaps the modifications on that particular model help though, I don't know...
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I never had a problem with dirt or anything else getting in the tri-ad lock on my Recon 1. Can't say the same for the Benchmades I owned. Same goes for SOG's Arc-Lock. I've yet to find a folding knife lock that isn't subject to debris. However, I've rarely had an issue with crap getting in the lock, and that was with axis/arc locks, mostly getting dust/cobweb type stuff in them.
 
I've never had any of my benchmade or spyderco knives get clogged up such that it affected the knife either, in fact even with a fair bit of time spent at the beach the only knife I've had that kind of issue with was a slipjoint SAK, which became stiff through full travel, with no feeling from the spring.

That being said, the OP started he doesn't wasn't a back lock...

I have an older cold steel ak-47 with the plate "wave" opening mechanism, and I find that it deploys well with some pants, but often doesn't catch properly in lighter weight materials, such as cargo pants/shorts, not sure if they have improved it though as mine is at least seven years old...
 
K.O.D.: You know I was looking at that a while back & it looked interesting, but I remember thinking that the Axis Lock was still the winner. I can't remember why, maybe it had something to do with reliability over time? I'll give it another look for sure, though.
 
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