AXIS Lock Alternatives: The Crossbar Lock. Best Knife Lock Ever?

[@pmq6645]

I likes how he acknowledges that the Axis lock springs does fails, not trying to deny the problems to sell us a product.

[@whatfreedom7]

The spydercp version seems to be a better design in my opinion. That omega spring just seem like a bad idea to begin with.

[@EDCandLace]

Spydercos ball-bearing lock is a superior design

[@Leftyotism]

Haha, please don't get me wrong, but I am German and I watch these Videos to see knives I might not find here in Germany, or to see knives I am not aware of, and then I see if I can find them in Germany. Great videos you guys got here! Love 'em!

[@pauldayton5285]

I just picked up the SOG Seal XR Flipper & I must say after staying away from SOG for 10 yrs plus they are back in a big way ! What a BEAST of a knife !

[@iParacord]

I just haven’t had to buy any knives for 12 years but am looking just for fun. I also caught a look at some new demko knives. My American lawman Ak-47 mini have been in my pockets most days. Sometimes i carried the spartan or my SOG Vulcan. The old arc lock. All the above knives lock up the same as before none have play. I am super intrigued by the benchmades and the SOGs. Why did you stay away from them? My experience with the Vulcan has been great.

[@LatiosBlade]

I'm super glad that you mention what the damascus steel's base/core steel is. Sometimes some manufacturers don't mention it at all, as it could be a Cr series damascus for all I know. Thanks.

[@plenehan]

I love the pentagon, it's my goldilocks knife: not too heavy, not too light, feels just right.

[@cohlellis3565]

THANK YOU FOR FINALLY MAKING THIS VIDEO! I have been searching this for months. I would love to see a video of not all but the majority or knives that feature this style lock, across all price points.

[@Sherrodja]

Hogue omega springs are made by Wolff Springs. They make very high quality springs used by competition shooters and professionals for decades. If Benchmade and other manufacturers would send replacement springs to the user instead of having to send the whole knife in then spring breakage would be pretty much a nonissue.

[@jlogue751]

Wolf springs are solid for sure..good to know

[@wylinout2257]

Cool I didn't know that, thank for the info on Wolff Springs 👍

[@JesusIsAlphaOmega001]

Hogue Knives are awesome. Cant wait to afford one

[@EDCandLace]

Love love love my Deka, just bought a 3rd one. The red white and blue drop point SMKW exclusive on sale for 112 bucks. Amazing action, super solid, 20cv and superb cutting geometry for 112 bucks back be beat

[@Freak480]

@@JesusIsAlphaOmega001 The houge deka can be preordered from knife center right now.

[@SquaredCircle777]

It's definitely my favorite lock. So easy to both deploy and close.

[@jamesharris1493]

I was looking forward to Soggy creating more out the Flash knife line! What a great knife, light, strong, fast deployment, everything

[@Heffemontanas]

I love the James Brand Carter. Sweeeet Knife!!!!

[@holybrolydood]

My intro to this lock was the SOG Visionary II. It was my first foray into a lock other than back or liner. I'm really jonesing for the Benchmade 945 now.

[@Leftyotism]

2:36 This! Nothing better than a comfy -one-handed- reverse tanto noif! 🥰

[@havoso]

Thanks for your uploads I like how you describe each knife with their own benefits....

[@Ten_Mil_Will]

I have a Benchmade 710 McHenry and Williams which, if I am not mistaken, was the very first model to utilize the Axis lock. It was a gift in 1999. This is back when the Butterfly logo still said "Bali-Song" on it. I have stopped carrying it, but did for about 16yr.

[@jesuschristiskingandsavior461]

There's tons of lock styles that allow you to keep your fingers out of the blade path. Although just got one of these, which is why I'm watching this. And I love it

[@natebaker1000]

I have carried benchmade knives for a decade now and use them on a daily basis and have never had any trouble from the omega springs, I am sure they can break but for my everyday use they hold up fine

[@NatureWalk1998]

I'd love to see a video on the most unique edc folders! Most unique can mean most unique lock mechanism or most unique blade, or Handle. I love unique knives to show off and amaze friends!

[@Sherrodja]

BTW.. replacing broken springs is pretty easy. But some manufacturers won't send you replacement springs (I'm looking at you Benchmade).

[@SPARTAN-8-ONE]

Yeah. I stopped buying Benchmade because I had 2 break. I don't want 2 be without my knife for a month. Internal part? Bull shit. Sorry. Got triggered. Lol.

[@jonathanbormann5077]

I have one BM. An S30V Freek. Great knife, had it for 2 yrs now as my edc but seeing all of the customer service issues they seem to have I won't be buying anymore. Really want to get me a Spyderco Manix 2

[@timbo4374]

Bingo. As long as they've been making the Axis lock, you think they would have figured out by now that they need to beef up the springs a bit, or at least send replacements to the customer rather than make him send his knife away and wait, and wait, and wait for it to come back to them.

[@danko5002]

Yeah, I bought some aftermarket and they were slightly more robust and felt exactly the same, to me anyway.

[@Sherrodja]

@@timbo4374 yeah, you'd think they'd cater to customer wishes.

[@HollywoodTacticool]

never heard of the gerber sumo, good head's up!

[@natek1993]

I'm a big fan of Spydercos Ball Bearing lock as opposed to Axis Locks. Much more reliable and your spring won't break.

[@Ashaliel]

If it does, there a lot of different types you can cram back in there.

[@malifor2210]

Ashaliel a coil spring would never literally break. If more benchmades have the coil spring pushing on the axis lock like on the Anthem, it would be superior.

[@Hunglikeagrimsmo]

My first experience with an axis style lock was ganzo I loved it so much I bought the griptilian bugout and the 940 and honest ganzo did the lock so much better. I never had to adjust the Omega springs on the ganzo but all 3 benchmades I had to adjust the Omega springs and have had to replace the springs 5 times now besides that ganzos 440 steel is amazing and a way better price..

[@tunturikuningas5393]

yeah Ganzo´s axis lock is sweet!

[@Hunglikeagrimsmo]

@@tunturikuningas5393 I've found in some cases ganzos axis is more refined than benchmades

[@lahummer5759]

I love this lock , easy to one hand while your working on something.

[@germanredneck4414]

The Manix 2 XL is amazing, one of my all-time favorites. The lock is executed perfectly

[@eccoshoe1]

ONCE you get it broken in, a great knife, i have 6 both reg. and lw...

[@My_Bow_L.Y.F]

I have benchmades and I love the terminus. I have 2 the crimson red and the carbon fiber S35VN. And I need to get a few of the new one that they brought out. And that Gerber seemed really good. The houge but in a different color

[@03_austindrake88]

That Artisan Blowback looks sweet. Really like that Bowie shaped blade.

[@bosse641]

Sure want that Presidio II. ...so nice. And that SOG Pentagon. Cool.

[@MrBlessed70]

I would LOVE a Hogue Deka with a 4-inch blade with fewer screws on the handle and a deep carry, low profile pocket clip with no billboarding on the clip. Please, Hogue, make this knife. It doesn't have to have 20CV steel. CPM S45VN or S35VN will do just fine!!

[@jdubbz3223]

I had a SOG XRay vision what had to be 20 years ago that had a crosbar lock that I LOVED! ... I miss that knife 😢

[@stevewalker6340]

I have the mini Presidio II CF elite, it's a great knife. Great value for a Benchmade.

[@RetreatHacker]

great video! I've been wanting a new axis locker but didn't want spend more on another BM

[@anstef1485]

My first quality knife was a Benchmade McHenry & Williams 705. A fantastic little bugger, that remains one of my favorite EDC even after all those years. It was made with an ATS-34 blade, one of the premium steel of the day....I got a few more after that... among which the Benchmande McHenry & Williams 710 a truly great folder which is unfortunately discontinued.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

I want a Manix 2, but I keep missing the cool sprint run versions of the non-lightweight style.

[@wylinout2257]

@steve jones yeah that XL is a beast! I have one and I love it

[@jbeers1234]

THANK YOU. I hate that the “other” knife sites make you search by lock “brand”, rather than simply lock “type”.

[@FYLbingbong]

the crossbar (axis) lock is awesome. makes one handed task so much easier

[@jock-of-ages73]

That Hogue is really good looking. Haven't seen them on any sites in the UK.

[@wylinout2257]

I was lucky and picked up the wharncliffe on their website on sale. It's suprising light feeling. I typically like a thicker blade but the steel quality is high so should be good to go, will slice better with that thinner blade. It came wicked sharp out of box, no honing or stropping needed. Well done Hogue

[@knifecenter]

@JockOfAges, we can always ship to the UK for you!

[@chefboiarby304]

Surprised to see no mention of the CJRB version of the Recoil Lock. My CJRB Crag in AR-RPM9 with the Recoil Lock is one of the most fidget friendly knives I own with a price tag below that of the SOG Terminus. Also some locks that could a mention here. Recoil Lock: Sandrin Torino version Shark Lock: Demko AD 20 and AD 20.5 Compression Lock: Spyderco Button Lock: Civivi, Kizer, CRKT, etc.

[@richardrivard487]

Just got the sog xr termanes from knife center and I love it

[@jamesharris1493]

I own the Terminix. The only complaint I have is sharpening this knife. This knife model aside from that ic great! The size is comfortable for EDC. Also aside from that is I wish Sog offered a serrated version. I really enjoy Sog products and respect their quality.

[@Mclearmountain]

Gosh that first knife shown is glorious. Benchmark 940. Just right for me. If I were to be swinging open and closing the blade all day, would the springs fail me quickly? If not then the Hogue for $140 might be nice but that first Benchmark is so aesthetic.

[@bobjohnson1633]

The hogue deka is the best and the g-10 scales and Magnacut really beat other options like any benchmade

[@stan3030]

Just had my 3rd omega spring break in my benchmade minipresidio2. I have only owned it for 6 months.

[@torunsmok5890]

Sounds like either Benchmade is still shit at QC or you're abusing it heavily.... I've had a crappy knockoff for years with no issues with the springs!

[@benkasper4035]

I think it would be helpful to mention which knives have assisted opening, depending on the area it can be illegal and when you are so proficient at flicking them open its hard to tell if you are just that good or if the knives have assisted opening, thanks!

[@Rimorox]

Axis lock or cross bar knives never have assisted opening springs.

[@Ka_Daver]

@@Rimoroxthey do, for example benchmade barrage.

[@305ssmonte5]

I like your picks. I would consider buying any of them.

[@vucachon]

I just let KZbin autoplay and came accross this year old episode.... the CIVIVI button lock elementum is a value version of the WE Knife Company Double Helix!

[@nevertakeadayoff]

MY FAVORITE LOCK, TOO!!!!!

[@ValorantRivals]

That WE looks really nice!!

[@jaimeleondelaparra3877]

I really wish Benchmade would bring back the original knife that introduced the Axis Lock to the world. The 710. I love my 710 and it has been my EDC pocket knife for years, and still is.

[@Wraste1]

I still have my small McHenry and Williams. 20+ years and it's still solid.

[@just-inedc2381]

So funny u bring up this video bc I’ve broken 2 omega springs on 2 knives in the past 2 days!! 😢😢

[@knifecenter]

Oof

[@stevewalker6340]

@@knifecenter Big oof

[@natek1993]

Dude it sucks, such a shitty feeling when you break one. Really makes you feel like your getting ripped off.

[@just-inedc2381]

nate k this is the second time my bugout broke lol

[@just-inedc2381]

KnifeCenter I kno! I still love the look and knives tho!

[@josh33025]

You can definitely get your finger in front of the terminus xr flipper for a choil.

[@geraldrice8012]

To bad the pocket clip sucks on the SOG Terminus XR 🙁

[@eduk4387]

And the screws are made of frangible cheap steel.

[@jodiehighroller9820]

My Osborn doesn’t have 940 under the butterfly..is it legitimate?

[@CollectorsFix]

Like the axis lock, but the compression lock is my favorite.

[@johndilday1846]

I have carried Benchmades since they first came out with the original Axis lock model, the 710. I have many of their knives, but have never had a spring break. It makes me wonder what folks are doing to open the blades that causes the springs to break. Maybe nothing, maybe they are snapping them open and closed so much they wear them out? Either way, I suppose I have been lucky. I have had to send in a couple of their assisted opening knives because the blades have gotten loose. For that reason, I will not buy another assisted opening knife that I can’t tighten up the blade bolt of. My favorites are the Ares, the Stryker drop point, and the Griptilian. I will buy a Hogue when they make a drop point Deka a bit bigger. The current one is too small for my hands to comfortably open.

[@deving3370]

I wonder how people break them so often. Maybe unlocking while using one side? I always pull both sides evenly.

[@charliepeltier4038]

I bought a benchmade bugout and loved it until the omega spring broke after only 2 months , returned it immediately and bought a Gerber sumo and love it ,plus it was 1/3 the price of the benchmade

[@sexymexicanmaid]

The springs in my sumo didn't even last 2 weeks of fidling with it, just opening and closing it, very disappointing. Good design but terrible quality

[@ImcnDylan]

Any opinions on the Sanrenmu Knifes?

[@hityoutwo]

Great video. Was always curious to see how that particular WE knife operates.

[@soulzzplaysgames]

The Gerber Sumo is actually a really decent knife for the money. Yes, it's a budget knife, with a bit of a thicker edge, but it's stil very functional. One downside though: If you like to maintain your knives yourself, you better prepare some heat. The Pivot screws are held in place by red threadlock.

[@aggyMI]

Hello from the land of slipjoints 🇬🇧🤔😕🤣🇬🇧 I will enjoy locks vicariously through my KZbin screen

[@JesusIsAlphaOmega001]

SOG KNIVES for the win...just got a Terminus XR....sick knife

[@JesusIsAlphaOmega001]

Also Hogue Knives for sure....

[@elopez1882]

I like it because it’s innately ambidextrous (for all you left-handers), and it can be operated with one hand

[@xxHydroponicxx]

Thanks for the review!

[@frankcastle4435]

Big Dave I am digging that Presidio 2, when are they coming back in stock. I got to have one

[@HellVedaKa]

The spyderco and the lionsteel have the best lock mechanisms. Both act closer to a lockback. Manix2 xl is probably my favorite carry knife.

[@gwailotus9154]

@booshido - what lock type r u talking about?

[@HellVedaKa]

Ball lock on manix2xl Has a lock back that interacts with spine of blade. Probably the most solid lock up I've had.

[@netrhyda8761]

Hmmm, this type of lock may well be your personal fave, but I don't care for that dainty little spring in there......I much prefer the triad lock on many of the cold steel folders. It may be a bit more difficult to use but it takes care of my safety and gives me one tough knife!

[@adilc8849]

How did you not put a link for the double helix??

[@knifecenter]

Our mistake. Link added, and here it is for good measure kcoti.com/3jadt5g

[@justinbelcher3389]

Nice looking knives I kinda like that Sumo.

[@jamesharris1493]

The Hogue Deka would be slightly cooler if were thinner like the Benchmade Bailout?

[@deving3370]

Feels perfect in the hand though. Don't notice it in my pocket either.

[@willdawson8460]

Cjrb has some nice axis/flippers

[@foreverjim5240]

Are there any tip down options with the crossbar lock???

[@knifecenter]

Coming soon, the new Hogue/SIG K320. We were able to unveil it in our recent BLADE Show interview with Neil Hogue. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmO8Xql8edhrja8

[@foreverjim5240]

@@knifecenter that knife is sweet, just watched the video. When will they be on your site,I can't wait to get one

[@knifecenter]

We are hoping to have them up for pre-order soon.

[@SPARTAN-8-ONE]

I definitely have been unlucky. Had 2 break less than a month after having them. Both Benchmades. And both times , both springs broke at the Same time.

[@petter5721]

EKA knifes are one of the best in my opinion.

[@SgtKong]

@knifecenter @davidcanderson Those Hogue pieces seem a great value. Regarding the heat treatment on their CPM 20CV, how does the edge retention and toughness compare Benchmade's product?

[@knifecenter]

Compared directly to Benchmade's 20CV? I haven't had the opportunity to do an exhaustive side-by-side shootout, but I will say Hogue does an excellent job. I have been very happy with the performance of all of their pieces that I have carried.

[@wylinout2257]

Time stamps in description would be great!

[@edwardramirez5302]

I purchased the SOG Terminus XR and loved it. Until the XR lock broke after about 6 months. SOG website says “SOG manages warranty claims through our Lynnwood, Washington location where there is currently a “Stay at Home” directive in place until at least 8/31. For this reason, there will be a disruption in all Warranty processing until at least Monday, August 31st. Please hold on to your SOG product and check back with us prior to submitting a warranty claim until we are back to our normal business operations.” For a guy like me who bought this kind of knife for the first time, this is a huge turn off to this kind of locking mechanism. I do understand that this is supposed to be a rare occurrence but when the rare occurrence happens to you, it does not seem so rare.

[@CashMoneyKennels]

Demko Shark Lock looks like the move

[@rustytygart405]

I’m cool with Spyderco Sog and Gerber though

[@ElkArrow]

I prefer SOG's lock over Benchmade's

[@billbowling3060]

Hi Kevin Wild Bill here from the Show Me State if you want to talk about the best and strongest crossbar lock ever made you have to mention the Cold Steel Ultra lock.

[@knifecenter]

If they made it anymore, we definitely would have.

[@billbowling3060]

@@knifecenter notice I said ever made I know that they don't make it anymore, but they might bring it back if they get enough requests for it. Ya never know!!!

[@molonlabe8126]

Very usefull, thanks mate !

[@natek1993]

I used to be a fan, however once my omega spring broke in my bugout it made me hate Axis locks. Really turned me off of cross bar locks which sucks cuz there are so many nice knives out there that use that style of lock.

[@dieseldabz7104]

Funny I've been buying and using Benchmade's heavily since '97 and have only ever broke 1 Omega spring. And that's yrs of military use and then my different professions which all require heavy knife use. Not doubting your claim in any way as I've heard others complain as well. It's a shame cause they are a good company with amazing customer support. Maybe someday you'll give them another shot.. Edit: I literally have the original springs in my Benchmade 735 Black Class Ares folder from '97ish..Used it daily for 3yrs straight, then rotated it in.

[@Tyok-ig8hw]

@@dieseldabz7104 Same issue on my 940-1. Sending it in for 2nd spring replacement and may let it go after that- pretty expensive knife that I shouldn't have to send in and get repaired every couple of years when a much less expensive knife is user serviceable. Not buying any other Axis type lock knives again. I take care of my gear and a knife is the one tool I ABSOLUTELY want to KNOW will be there when I need it and not flopping around like a wet noodle due to a failed spring. LOVE the fidget factor/ HATE the reliability factor.

[@malifor2210]

That’s exactly what happened to me with my 940. I love to fidget but I thought to myself surely that by itself shouldn’t break the springs right? Both on my 940 broke. I don’t hate the axis lock but since then I lost my sense of reliability of it though, which in turn I rarely use it anymore compared to my frame locks or all of my other spydercos. I may or may not get a bugout in the future but even with a 940 and a bugout I won’t be getting any more benchmades or crossbar style locks anymore.

[@natek1993]

@@malifor2210 completely agree

[@charlesdudek7713]

My favorite is the compression lock or even the ball bearing lock.

[@zhenbiaoli297]

Axis Lock works unexpectedly well when users r wearing gloves.

[@crobarfreeman]

If only that Sumo came in D2

[@waldek32]

Cross bar seems to be the safest

[@eduk4387]

Terminus XR....... Watch out for bad quality screws and hot spots. Mine broke a scale screw just when flipping it.

[@MrDingdong566]

dang that we is next level

[@nicodiaz627]

Best luck on the market indeed!

[@maxbravo9685]

Bought a 940 from knife center

[@305ssmonte5]

The Artisan Cutlery looks really good ,but should be a satin finish then it would be perfect.

[@SomeVagrant]

I feel the artisan variant looks a bit clunky, but I think they had the right idea. Evening out the pressure on the lockbar, allowing proper single finger operation, is the way to go.

[@FindersKeepers88]

Thx, good

[@JPGomesM]

I love your videos .. I wanted to ask you to review the pocketknives of the Sanrenmu brand! are great cost benefits

[@ghozt9119]

Demko Shark lock is the worlds BEST locking system….. to me

[@dunexapa1016]

Axis lock great idea, most often *VERY* poorly applied. Most often very minimal contact of locking pin with tang. Often easily disengaged with even light spine whack. *Simple* physics says a flat bar instead of round pin much more evenly distributes force, thus *MUCH* less prone to *CATASTROPHIC* failure.

[@MosesRS]

I have to disagree. I owned a Bugout CF Elite for a short period of time before I sold it. Even after fidgeting with it for quite a while, it was extremely difficult to spring open and didn't fall shut like any of the ones in the video. Maybe the quality control on mine was really bad but it made me dislike AXIS locks.

[@knaftasticedc956]

HE said ZTSXHP...so many knives floating around in his head..

[@jimmyredd]

13:20 Who's using synthetic handles at the $140 range? And by "synthetic" I assume you mean plastic? Because g-10 and carbon fiber sure aren't natural.

[@theHotpointHoodlum]

I just really hate any other type of lock. Especially liner locks

[@Rusonekox9]

Tanto blade please

[@knifeaddict1014]

Still waiting on some giveaways lol but great video like always!

[@peterreynolds3207]

why the background music that can only be heard with headphones ? i have to take mine off for this video

[@carlsberg-gs6rl]

Sorry, I respectfully disagree with you on this video. The best lock is the Tri-Ad lock by Cold Steel designed by Andrew Demko. Literally used my Tri-Ad knives for battoning an d wood chopping. Zero play and easy to clean.

[@carrops]

I like the shark lock more, takes the strength of the triad lock and combines it with the manipulation of the axis lock

[@Trypno]

I would much rather have a crossbar lock with assisted opening for a folding edc pocket knife, rather than a lock that requires two hands to disengage.

[@freddyo2k10]

Love your show but I also see other knife shows aswell..they all show these cool shape blades and different steels but what about sharpening..I hate sharpening..Someone has to show the latest and greatest ways to sharpens these eccentric shape blades..Sharpening is tedious..theres gotta be a quick way to get the keen edge..

[@knifecenter]

A few options to check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6PboaeJe8h9bs0

[@jlogue751]

Great till the springs break..