Who makes the best crossbar-style lock, in your opinion?

[el gigantor]

Right now I'm looking at Benchmade's Axis, Spyderco's CBBL, and Microtech's Ram-Lok. A truly ambidextrous knife sounds like a good idea. I usually play in the liner/frame lock end of the pool so I thought I'd come to BF and seek out a few opinions. I'm looking for reliability and strength over the need to be fidget-friendly, although ease-of-use seems to be inherent to the lock design.

 

[Yo Mama]

Hogue Deka has been by far the best cross lock in my collection.

 

[scorpnsnake]

My favorite so far is the Tactile Maverick.

 

[BigMoney]

I’d have to say Manix. Probably XL version based on your screen name.

 

[RubiSoHo]

Generally Benchmade’s has proven to be stronger than Spyderco or Microtech’s offerings (which really arent actual crossbar locks).

Hogue’s knives seem similar to Benchmade, and I’d be interested in trying one of theirs out.

 

[knarfeng]

I'm not a big fan of cross bar locks, but I have examples from both Benchmade and Hogue. I don't notice any difference in functionality between them. I don't fidget with knives; I just use them.

I've heard that if the ramp angle on the tang is machined at the wrong angle, the lock can be unstable. I've not had any such problems.

 

[knarfeng]

I’d have to say Manix. Probably XL version based on your screen name.

That's not a cross bar lock.

 

[argyle1812]

Zt or hogue

 

[Mitchell Knives]

I'd probably try one of the new Kershaws.

 

[jbmonkey]

two Buck ranges I have gotten are better than every benchmade I own on solid lockup with no play.

 

[ShaiHulud]

The kershaw bel air seemed pretty strong to me, zero play, solid lock up, thin and slicey but tough edge

 

[Alberta Ed]

two Buck ranges I have gotten are better than every benchmade I own on solid lockup with no play.

Waiting for the Range Pro line to arrive in Calgary; so far it's been only the Elites, and those have been sold out at my fave brick & mortar knife store. My Buck Custom Shop 110 (nickle silver, elk grips, Magnacut) is terrific so I'm not considering the Elite. I'd like to try the CM-154 in the Pro offering. Plus, I don't care for aluminum handles.

 

[norcalAF]

I like these two

 

[rtc71]

 

[DustinK]

This one is pretty good

 

[norcalAF]

Right now I'm looking at Benchmade's Axis, Spyderco's CBBL, and Microtech's Ram-Lok. A truly ambidextrous knife sounds like a good idea. I usually play in the liner/frame lock end of the pool so I thought I'd come to BF and seek out a few opinions. I'm looking for reliability and strength over the need to be fidget-friendly, although ease-of-use seems to be inherent to the lock design.

For a guy your size, I'm thinking ZT0203 or Amphibian

 

[ShaiHulud]

For a guy your size, I'm thinking ZT0203 or Amphibian

Swiss army classic outfitted with a crossbar lock?
Kidding..
Still funny though!

 

[norcalAF]

Swiss army classic outfitted with a crossbar lock?
Kidding..
Still funny though!

The OP is the origin of most folk lore sasquatch stories, he camps in the nude and is suitably hairy to survive up north!

 

[Dadpool]

I enjoy the RAM-LOK the most. The button and action are really satisfying.

 

[GrumpySoreOldBastard]

The OP forgot to add "must be available in XXL size."