Liner Locks

[RonJ]

What are the weaknesses of liner locks? What type of lock is your favorite and why? Thanks!

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I own them all except the ring lock.
I think that I like mid-lock best.
Don't really have a strong argument for it, I just like it.

Pocket Knife Locks | Liner Lock, Frame Lock | Knife Depot

 

[Dennis The B]

I'm not a fan of the liner lock at all. They're very popular, but the ones I've tried can be difficult to close, especially if you've been a bit frisky when opening them. And you have to put your thumb under the hinge in releasing them one-handed. To me, too much of a chance in cutting your thumb.

I've become a big fan of the Benchmark axis lock knives. They have a very positive locking mechanism and don't jam. And, I like the simplicity of the Buck lock back knives, although they're far from exclusive in the use of the lock back.

 

[Jessie]

I've been using different types of locks for years, especially the liner lock and have not managed to cut my thumb once.
It's kind of like re-holstering a gun....slow and sure.

 

[Marshwheeling]

The liner lock is not my favorite by a long stretch, but a lot of my favorite knives use it, mostly Kershaws. My favorite lock has to be the Benchmade Axis lock, for smoothness and ease of operation, one-handed opening and closing, and positive, solid location of he blade. It works so well that the assist feature on some BMs is hardly necessary. (That won't prevent me from buying assisted Benchmades, however, when I can afford them.)

 

[holo]

I think the Benchmade axis lock is the strongest,if you look up axis lock on youtube you will see some pretty intense testing video's

 

[SAFireman]

I had a few Kershaw's with the liner lock....I got nicked a couple of times and that was the end (as an aside, you can accidentally dis-engage the lock with hard use).

Now I carry a Benchmade with the Axis lock and I like it much better. I do have a few Bucks and Schrades with the regular lock back and they are rugged and reliable, but not something that I drop in a pocket on a daily basis, they get a leather belt holster for ranch work days.

 

[woodsltc]

Here's another vote for the Axis Lock....as found on the Benchmade knives.


Don

 

[A10]

I've got several liner lock knives. I've never cut myself closing the blade. They are plenty strong, unless you plan on prying with the blade.