Mcusta folders

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BillL

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The Mcusta folders look very nice and well made with VG10 steel, however it has a liner lock which most forumers here view as an inferior lock compared to others. I have also read threads on the liner lock and some have said if it is properly executed it should be OK. So what's the general verdict, stay away from liner lock in general or it's OK if it is made by a reputable company. I don't feel like buying one and then subject it to a very hard spine whack test as that may damage the knife.

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I haven't had a 'bad' liner lock yet, but i've seen pictures of plenty on here. Its a tough decision to by a knife over the internet or mail order without being able to inspect it in person, but if its a good brand and/or good retailer I usually pull the trigger. My best advise, check out the merchant's return policy before you buy.

Having said that, i've read a lot of positive about Mcusta, and would buy one if I had the need.

schiesz
 
Mcusta is usually a very good knife for the money and wouldn't hesitate to buy one if one caught my eye.
 
I don't yet own one, but have a friend who does, and I've also handled some others. IMO, McCusta makes excellent knives, and the ones I've seen had very secure liner locks (though obviously I did not test them).
Jim
 
I own quite a few linerlocks and I've never had one fail. Then again, I use my folders for what they were designed for - cutting and light prying. I don't baton them through trees, throw them at imaginary ninja's, or use them to pulverize concrete blocks. :D

As for the Mcusta's - they are very nice knives with a good solid lock-up and a very nice fit and finish. I recently bought an M-16D (damascus & quince wood) and I love it. They make great light to medium duty knives but I wouldn't suggest using the fine tip for prying. I get lots of compliments on the looks of the knife.
 
I would not dismiss liner locks entirely. There are good liner locks and bad liner locks just like any other lock type. Typically liner locks are not as strong as other locks suck as lockbacks and framelocks but under normal use a well built liner lock should be perfectly safe. ;)

Oh, and MCUSTA seems to get rave reviews on this board. I've no experience with them but a few of their knives are on my want list.
 
My Mcusta does lock up tightly, absolutely no blade play, and the liner lock engages crisply and securely. It makes a little 'snick' sound when it engages that I've never heard another knife make. It is a gorgeous, extremely sharp knife, but not one that I would use for any strenuous jobs (prying, digging, etc.), but that is due to the thin blade more than any concerns about the lock. I would wholeheartedly recommend getting one if it catches your eye, and I would venture a guess that the liner lock will never be an issue.
 
Mcusta are an extremely well made knife pushing the limits of their price point. The first time you open one you’ll be amazed. Smooth linier feel with a tiny little tick at the end as the lock slides in. You’ll be compelled to open it five or six more times just to believe how smooth it is. I’ve seen nothing to lead me to believe that the liner lock on Mcusta knives is an issue at all. The blades on most of the folders are thin and pointy, so application does become something to address. Their not survival knives, but as an EDC, you’ll be hard pressed to find much better.
 
I was looking for something else and found a pic of the lock on my Mcusta...
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