WHICH IS STRONGER ,AXIS OR ROLLING LOCK?

[RAF22M]

Since I'm a fan of both BM and Rekat, I was I was wondering which lock was tougher. The BM axis lock seems to be very strong and operates very smoothly. In my experience with REKAT's rolling lock , the lock seems a little gritty and less refined. Their rolling lock, however, can withstand up to 1000 lbs. of pressure at the blade pivot point according to REKAT .

What's your opinion?


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THANKS,

RAF22M

 

[Jeff Manney]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by RAF22M:
Since I'm a fan of both BM and Rekat, I was I was wondering which lock was tougher. The BM axis lock seems to be very strong and operates very smoothly. In my experience with REKAT's rolling lock , the lock seems a little gritty and less refined. Their rolling lock, however, can withstand up to 1000 lbs. of pressure at the blade pivot point according to REKAT .

What's your opinion?


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Somebody awhile ago tested all the top locks. I think the Sebenza fram ecame in tops, followed by the Axis and Rolling locks, those two being very very close. There is a post on the results, if you go back a little ways.

 

[e_utopia]

Actually, the Axis was the strongest, in that test.

The Axis is slightly stronger than the Rolling Lock, since it uses a full-round lock bar, instead of a D-shaped lock bar. However, the difference is not worth complaining about. If you need that much strength in the lock, you need to work on your technique. Yes, a good lock is important, but the difference between these two is very small.

Since, REKAT and Benchmade have very different designs, just treat the locks as equal and choose based on the rest.

Right now, I have a Benchmade 705 in my left pocket, and a REKAT Sifu in my right pocket.

--JB

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[Joe Talmadge]

Regarding the grittiness in the Rolling lock, I am convinced this is more related to REKAT's execution than it is to the rolling lock design itself. Pat Crawford's rolling locks are very smooth, so I know smooth rolling locks can be made.

I also agree that these two are most likely close enough in strength that I personally don't think it's worth spending too much time worrying about it. I do feel that Benchmade's execution of the axis is better than REKAT's execution of the rolling lock, especially regarding the gritiness and the choice to go ambidextrous. Also, strength aside, there have been some whispers about reliability problems with REKAT's rolling lock. Nowhere near the level of a liner lock, mind you, but more concerns than I've heard about the axis lock.

In all, between an axis and rolling lock knife, I choose based much more on the total package than on the lock itself.

Joe