lock question/opinion

gine · May 2, 2009

As far as longevity and wear goes,what is the best lock??

I heard compression,my favorite.How long would a liner lock last on a military??

I have 4 millies, the leaf spring on some are farther towards the center of the blade tang then the others, wouldn't that give more room for wear??

thx gine.

davide · May 2, 2009

Hi,

You may want to check out this thread: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=640458

The conclusion appears to be that the choice of lock is less important than the choice of maker and quality of knife. Whether a knife lock lasts has more to do with how it is made than the type of lock it is (frame, liner, lockback).

trimcut123 · May 2, 2009

davide has a point..
Any well fitted lock will last..

pvicenzi · May 2, 2009

I wouldn't worry about longevity. As you develop into a true knife knut, you will accumulate more knives than an army can wear out.

gine · May 2, 2009

pvicenzi said:
I wouldn't worry about longevity. As you develop into a true knife knut, you will accumulate more knives than an army can wear out.

too late

thanks guys:thumbup:

Josh K · May 2, 2009

Any well made lock will last a long time. People have had their Militaries for 5+ years and no problems with lockup.

Personally, I think that a well fitted back lock might have the most longevity.

proguide · May 3, 2009

A well made lock back will last a LONG time.

waterdogs · May 3, 2009

I wish I had a dollar for every old Buck 110 that`s still in use....

felix7 · May 3, 2009

proguide said:
A well made lock back will last a LONG time.

:thumbup:

Typical grandfather knives are liner-locks or back-locks (if they are not slip joints)?...

But I am a fan of front-locks, I already know the answer

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THG · May 3, 2009

Something that's not a liner.... lol

I would say Axis and back locks.