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I keep hearing about how strong the axis lock and integral framelocks are, but how strong are they compared to linerlocks and lockbacks? While I hear that the axis can withstand 210 pounds of pressure, it's never said whether that's just with the 710 or with every axis locked folder. I love my 921 Switchback to pieces, but I think that 210 pounds against it would smush it and its lock to pieces. While some liners will disengage under certain situations, Cold Steel's leafspring liners (like in their Scimitar) seem like they only fail from load instead from twisting.
How much of this is just repeating printed word versus actual experience?
For the record, my favorite locks are the axis lock and lockback, but then, I'm a lefty and don't want to pay through the gills for a lefty liner.
How much of this is just repeating printed word versus actual experience?
For the record, my favorite locks are the axis lock and lockback, but then, I'm a lefty and don't want to pay through the gills for a lefty liner.