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Liner locks?

Liner/frame locks certainly aren't my favorite, but I don't hate them. I have plenty of them. Actually some of my favorite knives are liner and frame locks. I too am left-handed, but I have gotten used to regular right handed locks. Left hand frame locks kinda throw me a little because I'm so used to it being the other war around.

If I had to pick a favorite I'd say the AXIS lock is it. followed by spyderco's BBL then a well make back lock, then liner/frame locks. Strength isn't really an issue with me. I don't rely on a lock to keep my fingers safe. That is what my brain is for. For me it's all about ease of use. And IMO it doesn't get much easier than an AXIS lock.
 
Stays Sharp said:
I'm ok with all the standard locks in the market. It's however concerning how frame and liner locks get a bad rap on youtube and in the forums. I haven't had locks fail on me but then again, I don't buy knives specifically just to see if I can break them. I don't mind liner locks at all when done right. Typed this while fondling my S90v Millie.
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This.

I hate to do this but we take this stuff WAAAAYYY to seriously. It is a folder. You are talking about a relatively subjective preference away from liner-locks. That is absolutely fine and I guess you'll find a bunch of people who agree with you and some who don't. Just how different do we think a frame-lock is to a liner-lock by the way? Look at the 'cut out' section which allows it to 'spring'. Sure it is so different from a standard Walker liner-lock?

Add that to what we actually do with folders and I think we're pretty good. I really don't baton or stab stuff with a folder. Ever. If you do - knock yourself out. (But I recommend a decent choil no matter what the lock so that if/when that particular lock fails, it simply pinches your finger rather than doing any real damage).

Any one really put a Spyderco Gayle Bradley to work. I have. It is 'only' a liner-lock and held up really well to everything I would conceive of doing with a folder (and then some). That doesn't mean Kidcutlery as the OP should change his preference for other lock designs at all. It just means that when you buy a reasonable standard folder the lock design is more than likely good enough.

If it isn't and you get cut (and you can find me) come back to me and sue my ass off!! ;)

Ben
 
HwangJino said:
For me the liner lock is my least favorite lock so far.

to me it doesn't feel as solid, doesn't have that confident snap that a framelock has.
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I do wonder what the difference in strength between frame lock and liner lock, if any, might be. The cutout on most framelocks puts the actual size of the lock-frame in the same range as the liner lock bars, but what about the difference in the materials -- ie, what's the difference in strength between titanium and steel lock frames?
 
I'm not a big fan of liner lock knives. I'd rather have a liner than a frame lock, but I prefer a lockback or slipjoint. Just don't like having to pick lint, coins, etc. out of my knife. I also just love the look of that slab of steel on the back of the knife.
 
I happen to like a well made liner lock.
The Military, ZT0350,and 0200 are prime examples of this type lock done right.

Really I like most type locks and even knives without locks.
The only lock I really don't care for is the Spyderco compression lock.
Being a lefty it is least friendly of locks and it pinches me when opening.
 
ellipticus said:
This got me to thinking. For a given thickness, the frame lock cutout would be stronger than a liner lock due to the shorter bending length. How much of a difference I do not know.

I think steel is stronger than titanium. Titanium is more popular. My belt buckle is made of steel, a USAF SR-71 spy plane was made of titanium.

Has anyone considered 304 or 316 stainless steels for liners or frame locks?
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Based on steel information at typical knife HRC's, it seems like it's possible to run them at significantly higher; ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, compared to grade 5 titanium information at http://www.aerospacemetals.com/titanium-ti-6al-4v-ams-4911.html

But, my impression is that titanium is better for bending or flexing (In the context of a linerlock/framelock application.), as in it's more wear resistant.
 
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