YOUR favorite lock. Please tell why.
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I must agree. The CBBL and BBL were the "tractor-beam" that truly drew me away from the Axis lock obsession that I was having in 2006.Blerv wrote:My favorite by FAR is the uncaged Ball Bearing Lock.
It's strong and one-hand operable if you use your thumb nail. It's very smooth an IMHO the most aestheticially beautiful of all locks.
I think they are both functional and beautiful. I must admit the compression lock is gaining favor with me the more I use it, but it has a long road ahead before it passes either of the Ball-bearings in my experience.
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I put in my vote for non-locking because it's so uncomplicated in use. No fingers between blade and handle, no fiddling with any lock of any kind. My second favorite is probably the BBL on my Manix 2 Lightweight. Now that's actually a lock even I can close single handedly without causing any damage or twisting my fingers weirdly in unhealthy positions. Don't like liner locks because putting my thumb under a wicked sharp blade intentionally freaks me out a bit. Back locks are okay but I'm only rarely able to close them with one hand. I'm really looking forward to the Para2 and the compression lock. Looks interesting.
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I did a search on "compression" on the Spyderco site to get a list of knives with that lock. I got a list but I also got something I haven't seen before. There were diagrams of how the compression lock, front lock and liner lock knives are assembled. I had never seen this before. I thought this was really good. I did a search on "back lock" and "ball bearing" but there weren't any diagrams.
Compression search:
http://www.spyderco.com/search/index.php
Jack
Compression search:
http://www.spyderco.com/search/index.php
Jack
Voted comp lock as others have stated: Fairly simple, easy to operate, pretty ambi in the long run, open construction is always a plus, can't see a practical way of the lock failing with normal use of a knife. I also like spydercos lock backs because some of my favorite knives feature them the kris being one. Of course if they made a comp lock kris i would purchase that as well. I know Ed's original custom kris featured a liner lock i just thought it was funny spyderco made it into as lockback
I'd like to say compression lock but I feel you have a better grip when unlocking with a liner or frame lock. Whenever I give someone a knife I always say hold it like you mean it.
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Didn't show up from the link, but a quick search of compression got it. Thanks for pointing that out, it's a cool illustration!jackknifeh wrote:I did a search on "compression" on the Spyderco site to get a list of knives with that lock. I got a list but I also got something I haven't seen before. There were diagrams of how the compression lock, front lock and liner lock knives are assembled. I had never seen this before. I thought this was really good. I did a search on "back lock" and "ball bearing" but there weren't any diagrams.
Compression search:
http://www.spyderco.com/search/index.php
Jack
One question, what is that knife that is shown in the illustration? Looks like a Cento but the only ones I've seen had a backlock? Also didn't show up under the discontinued models. :confused:
EDIT: It's a Spyderco Vesuvius which was later made into the Centofante and changed to a backlock.
Credit: http://www.Spyderco.com
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Still new to Spyderco knives , only own a Dragonfly 2
Being a lifelong traditionalist, I have been only familiar with the back lock and liner locking methods
Voted for the back lock ( I always called it a "lockback" myself), as it is the system I have been most comfortable with for many years
Recently purchased a frame locking knife, that seems OK too, especially "looks wise"
Could someone post close up pictures of a knife with the compression lock ?
The diagram above is good but would like to an actual compression locking Spyderco
Thanks
LC
Being a lifelong traditionalist, I have been only familiar with the back lock and liner locking methods
Voted for the back lock ( I always called it a "lockback" myself), as it is the system I have been most comfortable with for many years
Recently purchased a frame locking knife, that seems OK too, especially "looks wise"
Could someone post close up pictures of a knife with the compression lock ?
The diagram above is good but would like to an actual compression locking Spyderco
Thanks
LC
Paramilitary 2LC ray wrote:Still new to Spyderco knives , only own a Dragonfly 2
Being a lifelong traditionalist, I have been only familiar with the back lock and liner locking methods
Voted for the back lock ( I always called it a "lockback" myself), as it is the system I have been most comfortable with for many years
Recently purchased a frame locking knife, that seems OK too, especially "looks wise"
Could someone post close up pictures of a knife with the compression lock ?
The diagram above is good but would like to an actual compression locking Spyderco
Thanks
LC
Yojimbo 2, with semi-disassembled pics to show how the lock works
Another popular model right now is the Dialex designed Junior.
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=671
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Comp lock cause:
*the way I close it with my right index finger FORCES me to move all my digits out of the way of the working edge of the blade when closing
( especially one handed closings )
Midlock w/Boye dent is ok, but some of your fingers are likely to be "in the line of fire" upon closing
*the way I close it with my right index finger FORCES me to move all my digits out of the way of the working edge of the blade when closing
( especially one handed closings )
Midlock w/Boye dent is ok, but some of your fingers are likely to be "in the line of fire" upon closing
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I'd have to go with the Compression lock as well. It keeps my fingers away from the blade, it's easy to use once you get the hang of it, and it's on the Para2 :D
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1. Tri-ad lock
2. Compression lock
I am glad to see the compression lock got so many votes, hopefully Sal will see this and make more knives with that awesome locking mechanism.
2. Compression lock
I am glad to see the compression lock got so many votes, hopefully Sal will see this and make more knives with that awesome locking mechanism.
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