My axis lock FAILED!

Jason B.

Jason B.

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I can not belive it happened my mini-rukus had a complete lock failure, I did not cut my fingers but it came very close... too close. I must admit I was not being very nice(I was chopping tree limbs) to it but I have done this many times before and it has always felt like a fixed blade. When I was chopping at the branch the lock just failed with no warning, I thought I might have accidentlly released the axis lock but when I did a light spine wack test on my ladder it failed on the second hit:eek:. I know what your thinking but the preasure was very light I basicly used the weight of the knife dropping from only a few inches in height. I took a better look at the lock and noticed when open the lock bar does not go completly foward and has a good amount of play when in the locked possition, is this normal because its always been like this, did I wear out the lock, or could it have been defective from the factory?
 
This is the first time I have ever heard of a axis Lock failing. Send it back to Benchmade and they will most likely take care of the problem. But I would not recommend chopping with a folder... get a Busse for that.
 
Occasionally one can defeat. Someone else had a video clip of one defeating also. Just send it back to them. They'll fix it or replace it. Be sure to detail exactly what it is doing and what you notice about the lock.

STR
 
Gerberblades said:
This is the first time I have ever heard of a axis Lock failing. Send it back to Benchmade and they will most likely take care of the problem. But I would not recommend chopping with a folder... get a Busse for that.
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Me too:eek:

Benchmade will take care of you.:thumbup:

Just don't tell them you were chopping tree limbs with it.That's a job for a fixed blade.;)
 
I knew I would get these responses and I know I should use a fixed blade but I like to see what my folders can do, but I never thought this would happen with a axis lock. I have used a EKI commander for years and used it much harder with not even the hint of failure. I really hope this was a factory defect, I had a lot of trust in this lock type. I decided to use the knife because the saw on my leatherman surge was not doing the trick.

P.S. The branch was only about a inch in dia.
 
Bro. I'm not Bust'n you. I would only use a folder in a situation like that if i Had to. Benchmade will take care of it!! :)
 
From what you describe, the lock was defective from the get-go.
 
stabman said:
From what you describe, the lock was defective from the get-go.
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Unless the OP was performing the repeated chopping motions, the blade edge got stuck in the wood, and his thumb or forefinger pulled back on the axis lock on the upstroke without him realizing it.
 
enderwiggin said:
Unless the OP was performing the repeated chopping motions, the blade edge got stuck in the wood, and his thumb or forefinger pulled back on the axis lock on the upstroke without him realizing it.
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From what he mentioned about the play in the open position, I'd lean more towards defect.
BUT, it's hard to say without pics.
 
is it possible there is debris in the lock mechanism? that seems to be the most likely culprit of an axis lock malfunctioning.
good luck.

I've had nothing but fantastic customer service from benchmade. best i've ever encountered.

brett
 
You may have just damaged the omega springs.

When you chopped with your Commander, didn't that force the liner lock over further?
 
Two things.

Send it back to Benchmade.

Don't get a fixed blade for chopping limbs, get a freakin axe! That's what axes were designed for. :rolleyes:
 
Esav Benyamin said:
You may have just damaged the omega springs.

When you chopped with your Commander, didn't that force the liner lock over further?
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yeah, but it has never failed and IMO it should be a thicker lock like the 13. Give me a few minutes I'am charging the cammra batteries, I'll make a vid.
 
Yet another case of somebody trusting the super lock that's supposed to be failsafe. :rolleyes:

Any knife that folds, is an accident waiting to happen when used too hard. For anything more than a basic pocket knife, get a sheath knife or saw. A couple million scandinavians can't be all wrong.:D
 
Ben Dover said:
Two things.

Send it back to Benchmade.

Don't get a fixed blade for chopping limbs, get a freakin axe! That's what axes were designed for. :rolleyes:
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maybe BENCHMADE can make an "axes" lock. a modified version of the existing axis, specifically for chopping. :D
 
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