knife locking mechanisms......

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For production knives- I believe it's one of the simplest (& cheapest) locks to manufacture. Also, because it became very popular in the custom world.

For customs- Ease of making it may be one reason, but I think it's also because it gives the maker the most "clean canvas" as far as what he can do with the knife. To say it another way, it has the least impact on the design of the knife- a lockback has to accommodate the lock on the back, an Axis or Arc lock needs the cutout for it in the scales, etc. The liner lock leaves both the sides and back free for whatever the maker wants to do.

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I don't understand this idea that because it's more expensive, or found on customs, it's necessarily better. Sometimes corners are cut. If you happen to like that particular locking system, why that's just fine. But realize it may be because it's the easiest to produce reliable lock, and not necessarily the best type available.