Knife Lock Types | Knives 101

[@pauldayton5285]

I'm a lefty , the lock bar system ( Axis ) or Spyderco's ball bearing lock are my favorite. I also like back locks & Spyderco's compression lock. I ABSOLUTELY HATE liner locks & frame locks. I will also state that the Tri-ad lock from Cold Steel although not my favorite to operate , is the strongest lock on the market.

[@davidmueller7015]

Benchmade Axis lock all the way. I'm a contractor and I use my EDC Griptilian every day for so many things.

[@CoordinatedCarry]

The axis lock is great for fidgeting but I’ll take the Cold Steel triad lock all day.

[@coolbugfacts1234]

@@CoordinatedCarry If I can't open and close it in under a second with one hand than it's an instant fail for me.

[@danthecarman3424]

Frame lock is my personal fav due to how simple it is and how hard it would be to accidentally unlock it

[@HansPacker]

My Buck L7 lock back is about 30 years old and still tight as can be (bought it as a private in the Army in 1992). That lock back is a really sturdy mechanism that I have always loved. I recently got a benchmade because I wanted to try one of their modern "super steel" blades. I really like the new knife, but the lock doesn't feel as strong (I guess the next 30 years will be the test). That S30V steel in the blade, though? It is sharp and seems to have superior edge holding over cheaper knives.

[@Greenriver842]

i like lockback and a strong liner lock systems

[@charlesdudek7713]

I like the compression lock best followed closely by the ball bearing and axis locks because you can easily flick them open and shut and your fingers stay out of the blade path.

[@lemmyjoker3678]

Was listening to the video while looking at my Nagao Higonokami, I was not expecting it to be in the video! Was looking into liner locks when I found your video. I love the colour of your Nagao handle. Mine is a no.6 so it looks kinda like a jade green

[@elevationmoto6208]

I like the backlock on my Syderco Delica and Stretch 2 the best. The function and safety is great, and they look good.

[@CoordinatedCarry]

When I think slip joint, I think Case knives. I love Buck’s hunting knives though.

[@nazzan2804]

Absolutely great video very informative thank you

[@skepticynic5150]

No button lock?

[@helio3928]

my pocket knife has the exact same opening and locking mechanism as the knife at 3:25 but i really like 5:31

[@busterbeast999]

These kinds of videos are nice for seeing a bit of variety in styles. Also I really liked that the price of them were mentioned as that is a decent part of most knives to me. Axis lock looks fun to flick but relying on a single spring that people say doesn't last puts me off a bit.

[@billlovelace1522]

I USED BUCK AND GERBER BACKLOCK KNIVES OVER A 44 YEAR CONSTRUTION CAREER. TRUSTED THEM IMPLICITLY. NEVER EVEN CAME CLOSE TO HAVEING THEM CLOSE ON MY FINGERS. USED THEM TO GUT AND SKIN DEER AND HAD NO PROBLEM GETTING THEM CLEAN AGAIN EITHER.

[@gamer.004]

Benchmade axis lock is patented. Only known counterfeit and other companies like ganzo use these lock designs as well, would never recomend them over an actual american made benchmade though. Then other locks look like benchmades axis lock, but in reality the internal design is different the only similarity is the outside lock studs that look the same, for example the spyderco manix 2, the function design is the same but do to the patent they had to use a cheaper design, they used regular springs instead of benchmades amazing leaf spring design, also some instead of a giant hardened steel cylinder stopping the knife from collapsing, some of the other brands use a pin that goes into a hole in the knife to lock it in places, this is why the axis lock is unique. Im just another amateur knife enthusiast giving the info he learned in his favourite hobby. Hope the info was useful to someone who was considering knives based on locking mechanism.

[@monasattari9618]

Greaaaat❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheMarkinMD]

Kershaw Griptilian ? lol.

[@esoteric5277]

Nice viddy👍 6:01 WUT😂 7:11 Agreed!

[@bencessna7232]

My favorite knife lock is the axis lock from benchmade. As much as i like my buck 110 lock back i prefer the axis lock over it. I can open and close both with one hand but theres just something i simply love and enjoy the axis lock over any knife lock except a fixed blade

[@gamer.004]

Lockbacks are good locks but having a solid piece of steel, block the path for the knife to close always brings me more confidence, than a piece of steel trying to hold the knife back from collapsing. Idk its just my opinion

[@bencessna7232]

@@gamer.004 like i said i like the lock backs but i prefer the axis lock and now that I've had a pm2 for 5-6 months i like the compression lock more that the lock back or the axis lock

[@rapskallion]

Benchmade was bought by Kershaw? My goodness graciousness!

[@Space3levator]

Compression lock FTW

[@enriquescott2983]

I just got my Launch 1 which I'm having a Big Issue is when I press the button to open it will not stay Lock??. next week I have to return to Kershaw Guy, and its brand new

[@JalalKhan-oo9ez]

you have a lovely voice......

[@jeffreys704916]

Buck flashpoint is pretty interesting compared to those you have. Wish buck didn't discontinued it 😩

[@trageopar]

The most important knife lock ever made.....Cold steel triad lock. It literally out does every other lock on the market.

[@marcvanberlo4936]

Linerlock

[@richardvirchow3390]

She goofs and calls the Benchmade a Kershaw Griptilian. Oops!

[@dwainsw4076]

When I was a kid kids would master the slipjoint knives and could use them by mastering the direction of pressure against the blade. Now it seems to be beyond the capabilities of grown men.

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I wont buy anything even resembling a Axis lock. When I started collecting awhile back, I went with Benchmade and Spyderco. I had about 5 Benchmade knives, including two 940’s. I liked flipping it back and forth. Then I noticed that flipping the knife made the pivot screw unscrew and fall out! I checked all my other Benchmade and the same thing was happening. I put locktite on all the pivot screws...except the one that got lost. I also don’t trust the Axis lock because the failure of a tiny spring on the lock renders it unusable. I no longer buy Benchmade knives or any knife with a copy of the Axis lock. Sorry to be a downer, but people should be aware.

[@dwainsw4076]

Spyderco compression lock.

[@GuruR97]

Who's here because they locked their knife and couldn't figure out how to fold it back in? Liner lock in my case.

[@elevationmoto6208]

Maybe someone will make an instructional video on that important subject. Perhaps a video on slip joint knife operation as well, because someone might waste a lot of time looking for a lock that does not exist.

[@caleblockwood9950]

how did she forget the compression lock lol

[@indopleaser]

why have a woman presenter without showing face on camera. at least one smile or something.