Manual Folding Knife with Safety?

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Hello all!

I wear either scrubs or a suit with suspenders to work depending on the day, so knives always weigh down the flimsy pockets. For this reason, I carry my knives in my waste-band; it’s just easier and more comfortable while working.

I always carry an automatic push button knife; not for the mechanism, but because I like having a safety to further prevent accidental opening and slicing up my manhood.

I am set to travel to some not-so-knife-friendly states for work, so I won’t be able to bring any of my autos. Does anyone know of any good quality manual folding knives with a safety? I know there are knives with really strong detents, but I specifically want the peace of mind that comes with an added safety mechanism.

Thanks!
 
Ask a dozen different people what the best locking mechanism is, and you'll get a dozen different answers.

If I had to name names, I am partial to Benchmade's Axis-lock, and Cold Steel's Triad lock.

The reality is that pretty much any lock from any of the big manufacturers, offers what you want. I'd suggest simply choosing a knife you like from one of the biggies (Spyderco, Cold Steel, Benchmade, Zero Tolerance etc.), as the primary consideration. Chances are it comes with a decent lock.
 
Midwesterntime said:
Hello all!

I wear either scrubs or a suit with suspenders to work depending on the day, so knives always weigh down the flimsy pockets. For this reason, I carry my knives in my waste-band; it’s just easier and more comfortable while working.

I always carry an automatic push button knife; not for the mechanism, but because I like having a safety to further prevent accidental opening and slicing up my manhood.

I am set to travel to some not-so-knife-friendly states for work, so I won’t be able to bring any of my autos. Does anyone know of any good quality manual folding knives with a safety? I know there are knives with really strong detents, but I specifically want the peace of mind that comes with an added safety mechanism.

Thanks!
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Many of Hogue's button lock knives have a safety. I believe the X5 flipper has one, as well as several of the EX-0x Models.
 
shane45-1911 said:
Ask a dozen different people what the best locking mechanism is, and you'll get a dozen different answers.

If I had to name names, I am partial to Benchmade's Axis-lock, and Cold Steel's Triad lock.

The reality is that pretty much any lock from any of the big manufacturers, offers what you want. I'd suggest simply choosing a knife you like from one of the biggies (Spyderco, Cold Steel, Benchmade, Zero Tolerance etc.), as the primary consideration. Chances are it comes with a decent lock.
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Thanks for the info, but I am specifically looking for a knife with a secondary safety.
 
Midwesterntime said:
Thanks for the info, but I am specifically looking for a knife with a secondary safety.
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Rubber band. Not joking. Strong enough to prevent accidental opening, but not strong enough to prevent opening the knife if you really had to quickly, without removing the band first.

Or just about any quality slipjoint has enough tension to prevent accidental openings.
 
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Yeah kershaws have a safety, can't think of any other.

You might also consider re positioning your IWB carry away from your junk.
 
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Buck has the Paradigm series with a rotating bolster lock. But they’re not very light. Or cheap. But a bolster lock is another option if any other manufacturer makes one.
 
The Leek was the first to come to mind.. there are also a few Gerber & SOG assisted models that I recall that have a safety, but... well, Gerber & SOG...

Most quality folders are safe IWB in my experience, especially backlocks & slipjoints, which typically offer a strong closed-bias. Tip-down carry would also mitigate your opening concerns. Honestly, I like Shane's rubber band idea.. maybe those tiny dental bands.. accomplishes your requirement and vastly expands your knife selection options..
 
I have a BM barrage and a Violi that both have safety to lock knife closed. But if I wanted a knife to carry in scrubs using clip or just dropping it in a suit pocket without clip (which is easy to take off and put back on), it would be a Kabar Dozier design folder. It will not ever open on its own, no matter what. And it's light, tough and cheap. They are one of the best bargains available if you ask me.
 
Buy an automatic with replaceable springs and remove the springs. Knife locks in closed and open position and is not an automatic.
 
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Buy an automatic with replaceable springs and remove the springs. Knife locks in closed and open position and is not an automatic.
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I thought about that, but it is then effectively a gravity knife.

Unless I tighten down the pivot and make it a friction folder :P
 
Hmmm maybe you are right. In europe it's considered a "two handed knife i guess. Don't know about the USA. I don't know if you can flick a "springer" open one handed. But i can gravity open most of my Spyderco lockable knives by flicking making them all illegal. The Springers had a nail nick in the past because the spring tended to break after a while and most just used them as a two handed folder. They where able to sell them without springs to other European countries to circumvent the ban on automatics. I know Mikov gives advice how to cut off the springs so the blade only pops out a little bit and you need to extend the blade fully with your fingers. But i don't know how flickable this makes the mikov.
 
Just tested it with two springers and it's impossible to flick the knives open without added spring action
 
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