What is the strongest most reliable lock?

JQ I was really hoping you would see that post.
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I have had about a dozen different types of folder locks; from serious to shadey. I have grown to love the locks of all REKAT products. However, I have only carried these pieces for 6 months or so. I carried Spyderco's for YEARS, and even though I rarely put these pieces through rough tasks other then some heavy sawing, THEY WERE TREMEDOUSLY RELIABLE.

I only had one jammage-a Native locked open and wouldn't close. Turned out to be lint in the lock, a little WD-40 and a drop of all-in-1 oil, and all was fine.

For cost effective reliability, go with a Spydie, otherwise, if money no object, go with the C.R. or any REKAT.

In terms of bang for the buck...REKAT Pioneer in Tanto config is my current fav!

Steve in nyc

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Originally posted by Full Tang Clan:
I appreciate the simplicity of the Sebenza, BM Pinnacle, lock systems. Nothing much to wear out.
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Well, titanium doesn't wear extremely well, but nothing will happen as a surprise and it won't fail in a way which allows the blade to fold if it's just worn to much to be tight against the blade, as the bar is wide enough.

That simple is good I fully agree with.

I'm of the opinion that reliable is much more important than strong. A folder isn't particularily strong when it comes to bending and twisting, so it doesn't have to be magnitudes stronger against closing.



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