Which folding knife locking mechanism is least likely to be accidentally released?

[Barman1]

Hogue button lock has a secondary safety.
Lionsteel Rotoblock.

 

[000Robert]

New to knives. I'm looking for an assisted release or regular flip opening folding knife good for EDC and self-defense as a last resort. I'm wondering which locking mechanism is least likely to accidentally be released. The push button/plunge and axis/SOG "XR" mechanisms look convenient, but also seem like they could easily be released by accident. I've never actually used either one. I have a cheap liner lock knife that doesn't always securely lock so I'm kind of wary of liner locks. Suggestions? Opinions?

I would probably go with a lock back. I'm curious as to why you do not want to use a fixed blade?

 

[Danke42]

Depending how you use them, they might be the most likely to close on your hands, too!

Try and do that with a frame lock and then count the fingers you don't have!

 

[000Robert]

Try and do that with a frame lock and then count the fingers you don't have!

I would rather have a fixed blade. I wonder how many hours he spent learning to play with that Balisong? I thought about Johnny Ringo showing how well he could play with his pistol. Then later Doc Holiday putting a slug in his forehead.

 

[stonproject]

I would rather have a fixed blade. I wonder how many hours he spent learning to play with that Balisong? I thought about Johnny Ringo showing how well he could play with his pistol. Then later Doc Holiday putting a slug in his forehead.

I've been at it for years, I'm pretty mediocre compared to a lot of these youngsters getting into it though!

 

[Steven65]

I've carried and used just about every lock type at one time or another.
I have never had a quality made, properly functioning lock knife fail on me in normal use.

 

[000Robert]

I've been at it for years, I'm pretty mediocre compared to a lot of these youngsters getting into it though!

You looked pretty good at it to me. But I haven't watched any videos on that stuff.

 

[Arathol]

Balisong

Yeah but the problem is those are illegal in many places.

This linerlock can't close ever as long as you use the secondary lock...

 

[Korean Hog]

I had a kershaw blur open in my back right pocket one time
didn't notice it until I saw it sticking out of my back pocket.
Just glad it didn't go the other way...
I've made sure to carry any folder with the spine against the seem of my pocket ever since, no matter the locking mechanism.
I'm still particularly careful of anything with springs auto or assisted.
I like how back locks have that bit of a "hump" you have to get over, they feel the safest to me.
My manix 2 also feels quite safe with its ball bearing lock.

 

[Bastler]

I think every lock has an Achilles heel. I put more trust in a back lock, unless it gets fouled with pocket lint and fails to engage properly. My EDC is a fixed blade.

 

[afishhunter]

backlock like Buck 110/112 has.

 

[The Hawk]

Another vote for Cold Steel Tri-Ad.

 

[GIRLYmann]

... I'm wondering which locking mechanism is least likely to accidentally be released.... Suggestions? Opinions?

you might cone across the paul lock
in the secondary market.

they are actually locked in close posituon.

 

[unwisefool]

Scorpion lock

 

[GatorFlash1]

I'm a fan of the frame lock, and it's brother the liner lock. There are too many good knives with good locks to worry about.

Pocket Knife Lock Strength Test - YouTube

Pocket Knife Lock Strength Test II - YouTube

 

[Fonedork]

Microtech otf imo for your purposes.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

A Arathol what brand of knife is that with the pin?

I am impressed by the Spyderco compression lock.

 

[DocJD]

Interestingly, the Bush Ranger Lite is a Cold Cold Steel folder that does not have the triAD lock.

That's no coincidence !

That's because the Tri-ad lock has no need of a secondary lock .

 

[Arathol]

A Arathol what brand of knife is that with the pin?

That is the Proponent, a Dirk Pinkerton design from Artisan Cutlery.

 

[desmobob]

I'll also vote for Cold Steel's Triad lock. Have a CS Triad-equipped knife close accidentally? Heck, a lot of times it's difficult to get one to close on purpose!

I have folding knives with a great variety of lock mechanisms and I've never had any of them close up by accident. Still, I think I would trust the Triad the most.