Leek Lock---liner Or Frame?

[Alagator]

I gave my girlfriend a Rainbow Leek for Christmas, and liked it so much I almost took it back! Now I want one for me, but a matching pair seems redundant. I want one with the frame-lock. I know the new s30v models are liner lock, but what about the other TiNi colors like black and gold? Any clarification would be appreciated.

 

[waynorth]

The principle of the lock is the same. If I understand the terms, the lock is called a liner lock if the piece that swings behind the blade to lock it open, is a piece inside the handle but separate from that handle ie: a liner. Like the s30v Leek.
If the piece that moves behind the blade is the actual side of the knife, it is a frame lock, Like the Rainbow Leek.

 

[stjames]

Look into the CK&T Random Leek, S30V with a reverse tanto blade.

 

[waynorth]

Further to Leek locks: The black TiNi is a frame lock, like the Rainbow.

 

[robertmegar]

Steel frame/handle ones are framelocks. Aluminum and G10 scale knives have liner locks.

 

[waynorth]

Exactly! You need steel for the lock, which is a spring! So aluminum and G10 won't work. That's why they have the steel liners/locks.

 

[Hair]

Aluminum will work. The Buck Mayo Northshore is an aluminum framelock.

Likewise, you can have a G-10 framelock. The scale is G-10, but the lock side is just the titanium frame with no G-10 scale on that side (like the Strider SMF).

 

[JPD1998]

I have both a TiNi aluminum scaled version with a liner lock and the stainless framelock. The stainless framelock was cheaper and I like it better, I think WalMart carries them for $39.00.

Don't get me wrong they're both quality knives but the simpler yet functional design of the stainless version amazes me. Some people say they're harder to grip , but I use it for light duty work.