Locking mechanisms

[doomweasel]

Hi, new guy here. I've only recently been introduced to the world of custom knives, but there is ONE thing that I know I dislike in a knife: a liner lock. So, my question is simple: if I were to send you a knife, would there be a way you could change the existing liner lock to something that doesn't require me to put my fingers in line with the business end of the blade when I have to close it? An arc-lock would be preferred, but almost anything would be fine. Also, could you give me a rough estimate as to the cost of making such a modification?

Thanks.

 

[JCaswell]

It would be cheaper, easier and quicker to just buy a knife with the preferred lock.

 

[doomweasel]

It would be cheaper, easier and quicker to just buy a knife with the preferred lock.

I realize this, of course. However, I'm still interested in the possibility of doing it this way. It's important to me that I know all my options, so I'd appreciate it if everyone would just play along and humor me.

 

[george tichbourne]

In most cases the frame of the knife would have to be completely rebuilt to accomodate a different closing mechanism then the blade would have to be remade to suit the new frame.

In other words extremely expensive and less than desirable end result. I would not take on this type of job, Just not worth the time it would take.

I would suggest you simply purchase a knife with the type of lock you prefer.

George

 

[aj1985]

Firstly which knife are you talking about.

Secondly the cost would probably be around a minimum $225 and up . That's just a guesstimate.

There are way to many variables out there in order to answer your question exactly. Contact the below if you really want an exact estimate

STR
Yester
SOT
Ferrk
Mr. H

all are great pimpers, but changing the locking system never comes cheap.