There's been a lot posts about liner lock failure recently. This lock has been touted as strong in the past to justify it's use.
But, we can see that it isn't reliable when subjected to the various tests outlined by Joe Talmadge.
Many of us have come to the conclusion that 'it just won't do'.
Enter new patented lock designs (rolling lock, axis). Personally, I have some reservations about the rolling lock, but I do like the axis. However, it's patented and may not be available from anyone but BM, and the selection of size and styles will be limited.
The Microbar lock from MT may be great, or nothing more than a variation on a flawed concept in spite of excellent build quality, and it too is patented. It's also unproven in use due to it's newness.
Which brings me to the button lock. Not subject to the same failures as the leaf lock, white knuckle stress, engaging the locking bar with one's index finger, etc., etc. And it's not patented, it's in the public domain.
I'm thinking reliability is more important than pure strength. How much strength can your hand, wrist, forearm, etc. withstand?
The GT knives use a button lock for both their MA and AT knives. I've never heard of them failing or having blade play or requiring continual adjustment. Of course those guys are master machinists.
Someone recently quoted someone from BM as having said their auto lock was the strongest lock they made.
So why not make folders with well designed precision machined button locks?
Won't we ELU's get a better product and a better selection.
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Regards,
Ron Knight
Yeah I'm crazy, but what do you want me to do about it
[This message has been edited by RKnight (edited 11 February 1999).]
[This message has been edited by RKnight (edited 11 February 1999).]
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But, we can see that it isn't reliable when subjected to the various tests outlined by Joe Talmadge.
Many of us have come to the conclusion that 'it just won't do'.
Enter new patented lock designs (rolling lock, axis). Personally, I have some reservations about the rolling lock, but I do like the axis. However, it's patented and may not be available from anyone but BM, and the selection of size and styles will be limited.
The Microbar lock from MT may be great, or nothing more than a variation on a flawed concept in spite of excellent build quality, and it too is patented. It's also unproven in use due to it's newness.
Which brings me to the button lock. Not subject to the same failures as the leaf lock, white knuckle stress, engaging the locking bar with one's index finger, etc., etc. And it's not patented, it's in the public domain.
I'm thinking reliability is more important than pure strength. How much strength can your hand, wrist, forearm, etc. withstand?
The GT knives use a button lock for both their MA and AT knives. I've never heard of them failing or having blade play or requiring continual adjustment. Of course those guys are master machinists.
Someone recently quoted someone from BM as having said their auto lock was the strongest lock they made.
So why not make folders with well designed precision machined button locks?
Won't we ELU's get a better product and a better selection.
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Regards,
Ron Knight
Yeah I'm crazy, but what do you want me to do about it
[This message has been edited by RKnight (edited 11 February 1999).]
[This message has been edited by RKnight (edited 11 February 1999).]
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