newbie question on military, param and locks

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Hello,

I'm getting started with this hobby --- and don't seem to be able to stop :rolleyes:

Got myself in the past few months a Paramilitary, a Cabelas's D2 Mini Grip and a Leatherman Charge.

Considering my new purchase / XMas present might be a CF BG42 Military. However, I am not familiar with locking systems at all, except for the axis on the Mini Grip and the compression lock on the ParaMillie. How is the lock on the Military different from the compression lock? If I am used to the compression lock, will it be hard to get used to the new lock? After some practice I am now able to open / close my patramillie with a flick of my wrist... will that be possible with the Military?

Thanks!
 
I have both the para and milie. I found the compression lock took some training, nothing natural about it compared to any other knife I have ever owned. Now I can open and close it with a flick of the wrist. The milie liner lock has to be one of the easiest styles to flick open and closed, at least for me, easier than any of my BM axis locks, so yes to your question, the milie will be as easy to open and close as your para.
 
The milie liner lock has to be one of the easiest styles to flick open and closed, at least for me, easier than any of my BM axis locks,....
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I can see how the Military's liner-lock could be easier than an Axis-lock to flick open, but I can't see how it could be easier to flick closed?:confused:

How do you "flick" a liner-lock closed without cutting your finger?
 
allenC said:
How do you "flick" a liner-lock closed without cutting your finger?
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It's easy with a Spyderco, since most have a choil, or at least a long enough ricasso, to ensure that there is a spot where it's safe to place one's finger while closing the blade.
 
The Military is a great knife! cool present for Chrismas!:thumbup:
You get used to the liner lock of the Military, it's really fast in opening and closing. I can open and close it 8 times in 10 seconds! Practise a few days, and you can do the same.
 
puukkoman said:
It's easy with a Spyderco, since most have a choil, or at least a long enough ricasso, to ensure that there is a spot where it's safe to place one's finger while closing the blade.
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True, but you really can't just flick it closed in one movement like you can a Benchmade 710.
You have to unlock it and THEN flick it closed (after you've moved your digits out of the way)...or you can unlock it, flick it till the unsharpened tang hits your finger, then move your finger and continue closing the blade.
 
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