To test the strength of the Axis-lock on a BM 710

[Cotherion]

Does anyone know hoe the Kershaw Stud Lock holds up under testing like what is being mentioned on the Axis. I have two Offsets and would like to know. I don't think I will never abuse my folding knife beyond the capability of the Stud Lock but am curious. I have searched all over the internet but have only found opinion and no raw data. I can understand as I would not want to destroy my own knife to find out but thought that Kershaw may have tested this. I saw that Ken Onion thinks very highly of this lock but.........after all it is his baby.

I have only used the spine whack test on my folders. I feel comfortable with all of my other locking mechanisms but this Stud Lock just seems weak when I look at it. It seems as though the thumb stud cross bar is not very thick and could be the weak point.

Yeah, pin is a bit thin. Should be weaker than the triad. I personally would like raw data. Perhaps contact kershaw and maybe they'll provide? I know Spyderco rates their locks with MBC being highest rating. Cold Steel posts YouTube vids of lock tests. However I think for edc the offset is more than adequate, I own one myself

 

[Stainz]

I was never in a marching band - much less a drum major, so I don't need a 'baton'. I am an accomplished woodworker, turner, and carver - so I have saws - and don't need serrations. A knife, to me, is for cutting/slicing/paring. Oddly, after a life of nothing but 'slippies', I discovered the Buck 110 many years ago - and I fell in love with the secure lockback. I never tried to depend on it's 'locking' feature to save my fingers from at the minimum some significant pain, it was/is a convenience. Later locking mechanisms have been studied - and sought, my next favorites being the AXIS and framelocks.

As suggested, I try not to get my fingers 'in harms way', but still, if I have taken too large a 'bite' with a folder, I may have to wiggle the blade to help release it. Liner locks fare the poorest in this maneuver, so I tend to avoid them now. I have 'sprung' an inexpensive liner lock - but never had a lockback, AXIS, or frame lock fail.

I wasn't being flip about the batonning issue. For splitting green wood, I do have a froe. While camping, in my youth, I did use that method of splitting wood with my Dad's old KaBar - and later, even once with an old 110. I wouldn't think twice about using many of my fb's - especially the RC-5 or BR Gameskeeper. I just cannot imaginge mistreating a Benchmade, Kershaw, or Spyderco folder, no matter the locking mechanism. As always, YMMV!

Stainz

 

[Reeek]

I can't confirm but I recall hearing that the Military was tested up to 400 or 500 pounds.