Ok folder freaks.... Frames or Liners?

I'll take a frame lock over a liner lock every time. And S30V over D2 every time as well. Frame lock + S30V- you've just described a Strider or a Sebenza. :thumbup:
 
moonwilson said:
I'll take a frame lock over a liner lock every time. And S30V over D2 every time as well. Frame lock + S30V- you've just described a Strider or a Sebenza. :thumbup:
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Same here! An S30V titanium frame-lock is my preference. I’m not a fan of liner-locks at all. I do like D2 a lot, but IMHO, S30V is better.
 
It seems you're in the market for a Leek, in which case I'd say the potential extra strength of the frame lock probably won't make much difference either way, and I'd personally choose the gripiness of the G10 over the slick steel. It's been my experience that both liner and frame locks tend not to 'fail' due to bending or breaking of the lock material, but 'slipperiness' of the lock/tang engagement surfaces, which can happen with either. I find Kershaw's lock performance to be pretty dependable either way. Hope this helps.
 
moonwilson said:
I'll take a frame lock over a liner lock every time. And S30V over D2 every time as well. Frame lock + S30V- you've just described a Strider or a Sebenza. :thumbup:
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BlackNinja said:
Same here! An S30V titanium frame-lock is my preference. I’m not a fan of liner-locks at all. I do like D2 a lot, but IMHO, S30V is better.
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So if S30V is the driving factor, I should get that model despite only having a liner lock?

krakoa said:
It seems you're in the market for a Leek, in which case I'd say the potential extra strength of the frame lock probably won't make much difference either way, and I'd personally choose the gripiness of the G10 over the slick steel. It's been my experience that both liner and frame locks tend not to 'fail' due to bending or breaking of the lock material, but 'slipperiness' of the lock/tang engagement surfaces, which can happen with either. I find Kershaw's lock performance to be pretty dependable either way. Hope this helps.
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Ding ding ding! Helps a lot. Yes, I've been looking at Leeks and Blurs. The S30V is what I really want but on both knives they're only offered with liners. So you think the strength of the liner is not an issue, or at least not enough to sway me away from the S30V?

They make an S30V with Frame lock, but its the "Random Leek" and its FUGLY!!
 
I work in an office, so I know what the EDC needs are. For example, I was batoning through an envelope, one of those thick fedex ones and I was really worried that I needed to break out the titanium frame-lock, but the steel one made it...just barely. Don't get me started on fiber reinforced packing tape. Better get the lionsteel for an environment as challenging as an office.

For EDC you can pick up any USA-made <3" folder and be more than fine. I carry a Sypderco Lava and it's a lockback! :gasp: Wharncliffe shapes are great too. My leek was lost long ago because with the slippery side the old clip design never held tightly.
 
So torn... with a zillion models available, I don't know why they couldn't just make their typical SS frame lock handle with a polished S30V blade. Seems so basic. I have heard people purchasing just the blade from Kershaw, and swapping them onto a handle of their choice. Hmmm...
 
I'm probably the minority in this but I prefer liner locks over frame locks. They're easier for me to operate one handed and the handle remains stationary. I don't like the feeling of the frame lock moving in to lock up, essentially making the handle thinner.
S30V or D2, I like them both.
 
adrock1978 said:
O... M... G... Is this what I get for asking about non-busse knives? :D
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Look...there are many many to choose from. I recommend only 2...

The Sebilitary or the Milbenza... both are great. :foot:

Ya can't go wrong with either! ;):p (Yes, it is what you get for askin' about non-Busse knives! :D:D)
 
I've been carrying a Lone Wolf T2 Harsey Ranger for about a year now (liner lock) and I never wished for a better lock. It has NO blade play in any direction. That being said I *need* the Horton folder (Ti frame lock) when it's released.
 
I prefer midlock honestly. My EDC right now is a delica 4 but I carried an endura 4 for a long time before that.
 
How 'bout an Infi Skirmish? It's a frame lock and you don't have to decide between S30V or D2.

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