Why don't more models use the compresion lock?

Was the PM2 the first Spydie with the compression lock? If not which was the first Spyderco do use this lock?
 
For me, I'd have to say one-handed the Axis has a noticable edge over the compression lock on my PM2, but I like using it too.

Either hand, I can close it without issue, barely stopping at the bottom (no bouncing) and without touching the blade. It closes like it has auto-close. Kinda cool every time.

My Axis lock knives, however, are a no-brainier, either hand, just using the tip of my index finger. They've all been that way, and as the locking bar nub has far easier access than the compression lock tab, in my mind the Axis wins hands-down. That way with my 710s, Contego and 940. So it's not just one knife being judged.

Now is it stronger? I have no idea. I'd have to destroy a couple and measure how much weight either took to fail to know for sure, and that isn't going to happen. At least not by me.
 
Revival29 said:
Was the PM2 the first Spydie with the compression lock? If not which was the first Spyderco do use this lock?
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It's one of the more recent ones. First compression lock Spyderco was either the Centofante Vesuvius, or the Bram Frank Gunting. Both came out around the same time. Next would have been the Lil Temp, then Salsa, then ATR, the original ParaMilitary, and the original Yojimbo.
 
I find absolutely zero difference in closing either a CL or Axis, with the CL being safer IMHO. I much prefer the CL detent and not being dependent on Omega springs. Also, while it can be done and I do own some, it is more atypical for an Axis lock knife to have zero blade play.
 
Compression lock vs axis lock....now lets through in the Ball Bearing Lock and Caged Ball Bearing Lock into the mix.

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In all honesty....they all work for me. What ever floats your boat, different strokes for different folks they are all good, just different :)
 
I too have wondered of late why the compression lock isn't Spyderco's signature "go to" lock (like the Axis lock is Benchmade's). I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE a Stretch with a comp lock! WOW!!! Just never have been able to warm up to backlocks. Yeah, they are ambidextrous, but I'm a righty and the knife world is my oyster so I don't care much about ambidextrous! LOL! (just kidding lefties, don't take offense). ;)

Seriously though, I do wish it was more ubiquitous in the Spyderco catalog.

Regarding compression lock vs. Axis lock... both are pretty dang fast, I can easily open & close a compression lock as quickly as an Axis lock, like no problem at all... same basic technique, just keep the lock pinched open and flick the knife open and closed... same-same.
 
Cereal_killer said:
I have yet to own a comp lock (played with several) but I'm really looking forward to the new compression lock Sage, it'll probably be the first I care to buy.
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Any details on when this new Sage might be released?

And the thread is about why Spyderco doesn't use the compression lock more, not why doesn't Spyderco use another company's proprietary lock :confused:. Instead, why not compare the comp lock to the locks on the Manix 2 and Sage 3 regarding deployment and unlocking speed and ease of use? I've personally only used the comp lock on the PM2 and find it my favorite to use on Spydercos. I agree that a comp lock Stretch would be nice.

And axis locks can be nice on some BM's and a pain on others. Higher quality items like the 710, 707, 940 in my experience have nice, smooth locks only needing one thumb whereas Grips tend to stick and put blisters on your fingers.
 
He said a new sage is in the works, don't recall him specifically saying for certain it would be a compression lock, however as logic would have it, it would be the logical next step for the sage 5.
 
jalcon said:
He said a new sage is in the works, don't recall him specifically saying for certain it would be a compression lock, however as logic would have it, it would be the logical next step for the sage 5.
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Not considering Sal is a pretty humble guy, and has seemed only interested in recognizing others in the business.
 
jalcon said:
? wat
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He invented the compression lock. The Sage series honors fellow inventors in the knife industry. There has been speculation that Sal would not do a CL Sage as that would be "tooting his own horn"
 
nccole said:
He invented the compression lock. The Sage series honors fellow inventors in the knife industry. There has been speculation that Sal would not do a CL Sage as that would be "tooting his own horn"
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Ahhh. I see. I don't think that would be tooting his own horn, it would just be making a really sweet knife!
 
nccole said:
He invented the compression lock. The Sage series honors fellow inventors in the knife industry. There has been speculation that Sal would not do a CL Sage as that would be "tooting his own horn"
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I can 100% understand he wouldn't want to toot his own horn, but if anyone deserves to be recognized for their contributions and innovations to the cutlery industry, it's him.
 
jalcon said:
Ahhh. I see. I don't think that would be tooting his own horn, it would just be making a really sweet knife!
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Many are begging for it. I respect the modesty if that is in fact the motivation to never do a CL Sage.
 
marthinus said:
Compression lock vs axis lock....now lets through in the Ball Bearing Lock and Caged Ball Bearing Lock into the mix.

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In all honesty....they all work for me. What ever floats your boat, different strokes for different folks they are all good, just different :)
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Ha maybe I shouldn't have mentioned the Axis lock in my initial post lol. Didn't mean to begin an argument over which lock is better, just using Benchmade as an example of a company that has a patented lock and uses it a quite often.

What I really want to see though is more compression locks, and I would especially like to see another beefed up compression lock (like on the Szabo) on a beefier knife. The Tatanka would have been an excellent candidate, however and I really excited to see the new Power Lock on it.

I guess what I mean to say is, "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more compression lock."
 
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