I don’t always carry a Back Lock...

[Dazen]

...but, when I do it’s usually a Hawkbill!

I didn’t think I’d like anything more than my PE Tasman, but, then came the SE Spyderhawk and boy was I wrong.

If you’re typically a Compression Lock fan, what Back Lock do you use?

[Sumdumguy]

As a compression lock fan, which backlocks do I use?

All of them, of course!


The Ulize is currently getting all the love.

[JonLeBlanc]

Hah, love this question, lately it's been my Wayne Goddard Sprint.

[Holland]

Backlocks are far from my favorite locks, but unfortunately, my two favorite models are backlocks

[Doc Dan]

I mostly buy backlocks.

[tonijedi]

I only buy backlocks.

[ladybug93]

these knives would be so much better with compression locks.

[Jazz]

All my favourites are, of course, back locks.

[Nate]

Been thoroughly enjoying my new straight spine Stretch 2 sprint (holy alliteration Batman!,) and a new-to-me g10 Jester sprint lately.

[Dazen]

Been thoroughly enjoying my new straight spine Stretch 2 sprint (holy alliteration Batman!,) and a new-to-me g10 Jester sprint lately.

I’m waiting for the Straight Spine Stretch in K390!

[Dazen]

these knives would be so much better with compression locks.

I wish they could do a Hawkbill Caribbean!

[ladybug93]

these knives would be so much better with compression locks.

I wish they could do a Hawkbill Caribbean!

just to be clear, i was joking because most comp lock threads turn into a backlocks are better convention. however, i will say i do love my backlocks too. salts are especially good as backlocks because of their simplicity and resistance to getting jammed up with sand and such at the beach. my pacific salt is always in my boardshorts here in hawaii. i still haven’t tried a caribbean because the pacific salt is so good.

[208 tim]

Most recent backlock for me, Native Chief. Picked up over the weekend. It's going to be a fantastic carry piece. I was raised on backlocks and slip joints. I do still enjoy a smooth compression lock. Other backlocks are spyderco DF2's, Schrade Uncle Henry LB7 and a Buck 525T. Spyderco does a solid backlock.

[Doeswhateveraspidercan]

While I will take a back lock over a comp lock I prefer the stop lock over either and wish it would make it's way into more models. While it is not the best for one handed closing it excels in many ways.

[JMM]

For me, lock preferences would be... Bolt Lock, Compression Lock, CBBL, Liner Lock, RIL, Back Lock

I don't think there's anything wrong with any of them, just my preference.

As far as back lock Spydies specifically... I'd say the Police (+Ulize) family & Stretch family are my most owned and used.

[shunsui]

Backlocks are ok with me.

[Wartstein]

Backlocks are ok with me.

Oh man, I really love that Endura pic...

But one question: Did you mod the ZDP Endura? It looks like sabre grind, or maybe as if the ffg was turned into some hollow grind on the lower part of the blade? Or is it just the lighting (can´t quite see it on my phone screen...)

EDIT: Just realized that the ZDP Endura actually came also in sabre grind (and not only the VG10)

[shunsui]

IIRC At one time you could pick up a serrated, saber grind, ZDP Endura for about $50 on closeout.

[curlyhairedboy]

I carry a backlock daily, the hawkbill dfly 2.

[sok]

...but when I do, it is a Caly 3.5