locking mechanisms

[rprocter]

re: axis lock; framelock; and lockback --- what does each of these look like (a link to an expanded diagram ? ), and how do they work ?
these terms appear so frequently and i do not really know exactly what they mean. thanks, rolando

 

[RedSox]

this might help

http://www.benchmade.com/about_knives/locking_mechanisms.asp

 

[Sharpy_swe]

And here is some info regarding Compression- Front- Liner- locks.

http://spyderco.com edge-u-cation

 

[Th232]

Note the difference between a compression and a liner lock. The liner lock relies on the liner not bending at the end of the cut, while the compression lock squeezes the liner between the blade and a pivot. The compression lock wins.

Lockbacks, mid-locks and frontlocks all work on the same principle, which is pretty easy to see from the diagrams already posted.

 

[cdf]

As a general rule , liners are the most problematical , and are easy to manufacture wrong . The axis is a very strong , smooth functioning system . Both Benchmade , and Spyderco do very good linerlocks , other makers are more hit or miss . Personally , I generally restrict liners to small gents. type knives . Exceptions being the Spyderco Military , and Al Mar Sere 2K .

Chris

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Chris Reeve developed the frame lock from the liner lock. He has a diagram on his website at http://www.chrisreeve.com/sebenzadetails.htm