Suggestion to help hold blade closed on certain knives

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I have been reading some things about the paramilitary in the general forum. It was actually in the "axis lock failing" thread. I have seen a couple people post about how the blades on some compression lock knives have a tough time staying closed.

How about using a small magnet to hold it closed? I bet that would work really well.
 
That's actualy a good idea.
The only drawback I see is that magnets ar not stainless.
 
Magnets will stick to most knife blades correct? So it would work with some metals and not others true? I wonder if you can stick a magnet to H-1 steel or S30V?
 
I think you have to watch taking those comments to heart, especially when they are posted in threads where a bunch of BM axis lock lovers gather.

I've had four Para-Military knives, and currently own two that were both bought used and none of my Paras or any other compression lock knives I've owned have shown any signs of having trouble staying closed. Even the weakest one I've seen that was in for a low rider clip was still much better than a weak detent ball in a liner lock so I fail to see any reason to really worry much about this.

STR
 
STR, Thank you. I wasn't sure how to take the comments that is why I did not make such a big deal of it in this thread. I have a tendancy to think of solutions as soon as I hear of a problem. I am just now wondering why I have not heard of people using magnets to keep knife blades closed. It seems as it may be an easy yet good solution.
 
I often do the same thing, but then I think to myself, if I never saw this forum, or thread, or post, whatever, I wouldn't even know there was a problem.:)
 
Concerning the Para, mine did open a little bit once when I was getting it out of my pocket, but I tightened the Frame screw in the Blade - problem solved.

Be Well,
 
I want you to all know that I was not starting a thread to see if the Para has problems. I was just thinking that maybe a magnet would be a good idea. I just wonder why knife makers haven't used that yet?
 
My para doesn't exactly have a problem staying closed, but there's definitely not much resistance. Not an issue though, since it's tip down.

I often come away from blade forums feeling like there's a cruel joke being played at my expense. People really don't like ball detents, but I've got locks of tons of different types, and my two liner lock CRKTs hold the blade in better than any of them, including multiple axis, ball bearing locks, a compression lock, lockbacks...

But, in any case, kind of a non issue on tip down knives, in my opinion, unless it's REALLY easy to fall out, and the para is not among these...it's just not hard.

You can use the magnet, but I'm not sure how much I want a magnet riding with the other gear in my pocket.

If you're a multiple EDC fan looking to justify that next knife, use zip ties and cut them off with another knife when you need to use that one. Then you can justify the four+ blades crazy knife collectors carry. The two high powered LED flashlights, leatherman, palm pilot, razor phone, ipod, swiss card and 9mm handgun are still going to be hard to justify.
 
Artfully Martial said:
You can use the magnet, but I'm not sure how much I want a magnet riding with the other gear in my pocket.
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Magnets can adversly affect credit cards or any sensitive electronic device. They also will magnetize the blade which can be a nuisance working near small metal objects like screws, staples or steel dust.

From my experience, magnets will stick to virtually any martensitic steel but not titanium or 18-8 stainlesses. And permanent alnico magnets (aluminum-nickel-cobalt) do not rust. So, even though magnets could be used to help keep blades from accidently opening, IMO, mechanical solutions are better.
 
i think spyderco "improved" the compression and its not a problem anymore, not on either of my ATR's anyway, while some of the older ATR's did have a problem.
 
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