Back Pocket Knife

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GreenWing said:
I recently got a CRKT M16 and really like the size but it is not easily opened with the flipper.
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Before you give up on the M16, try a single drop of good pivot lubricant and work it back and forth a little. Let us know if that speeds it up for you.

As to cheap liner locks, I agree with John that you should be very careful of them not locking up properly. Inspect them carefully for the proper 1/3 engagement and for any evidence of the blade bouncing against the lock indicating that it may not be secure.

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Spyderco QCs the Byrds made for them and their backlock versions are good inexpensive folders that avoid the linerlock concerns.
 
Of late, the Ganzo with the axis lock as mentioned in post 28 has impressed me as a good inexpensive daily user.

I'm also impressed by some of the CRKT models like the A/O Firespark
 
I like that the 110 slim an affordable US made knife. I'm not thrilled that it's riveted together rather than screwed together. It is a neat update on the old classic.
 
ugaarguy said:
I like that the 110 slim an affordable US made knife. I'm not thrilled that it's riveted together rather than screwed together. It is a neat update on the old classic.
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I've been carrying it for about 6 months and honestly the more I carry it the more I like it.

It took an edge really well and it seems to be holding it. About a month ago I got a chance to try it on some seat belt material and it went right through it. And again, it's thirty bucks I'm sure it will hold up to normal use but if it doesn't it's only thirty bucks
 
Get on Groupon and look at deals there. They have a lot of junk, but they have some nice stuff sometimes and it’s usually roughly 1/2 msrp... at least it used to be.
 
Another vote for an Ontario RAT II AUS-8. Got it for $25 on Amazon. Light weight, easy to carry and quick deployment. Super sharp right out of the box and an edge that's easy to maintain.

Personally, I think the whole liner lock v. frame lock thing is a bit overblown.
 
Most of us grew up with slipjoints, and learned quickly that there was no reverse unless the coast was clear to put the blade away. The various locking systems are most useful for fighting, to the point they are against the law in the UK. I don't doubt that liner locks have failed, but safety calls for redundancy anyway, just as with handling a firearm. Still, I like the button release on my Milwaukee utility knife...
 
Safety, safety, safety. Yes. I never depend on a lock, but if I can have a stronger lock for as cheap or almost as cheaply, I'll go that route.

For utility use, I'm almost always doing draw or pull cuts, which will be safe with every knife unless the knife spontaneously disassembles itself.

People often see the great divide as weaponed/weaponless, but I judge every tool first for its usefulness for its intended purpose, and next for its potential in an emergency situation.

John
 
rust collector said:
Most of us grew up with slipjoints, and learned quickly that there was no reverse unless the coast was clear to put the blade away. The various locking systems are most useful for fighting, to the point they are against the law in the UK. I don't doubt that liner locks have failed, but safety calls for redundancy anyway, just as with handling a firearm. Still, I like the button release on my Milwaukee utility knife...
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I'm pushing 40 and the BSA required locking blades for safety when I was growing up. The UK laws prohibiting locking blades are based in fear, not reality. The UK also prohibits pepper spray and stun guns, so their political stance against any form of self defense isn't something I'd use to support that argument. Liner locks are one of the weakest commonly available folding knife locks. Why risk your safety when comparable knives are available with proven stronger locks?
 
I agree that better locks are a good thing, but people are still buying slippies hand over fist (I'm looking at you, Victorinox). One could argue that all knives should have back locks or sliding bar locks since neither has patent protection, yet I don't see that happening.
 
rust collector said:
The various locking systems are most useful for fighting
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I can't agree. Locks are safety systems. The fact that they've been construed to reserved for weapons might have been historical opinion, but it ignores the benefit to safety of a locking blade folder to prevent the blade folding up on the user's hand. You can't even use a non locking folder in the workplace any longer without breaking company rules (and in many cases you can't use anything other than a self retracting utility knife).
 
I have no experience with knife fighting, and the basis for that comment was the UK premise, which I don't find persuasive, so please disregard. I believe any mechanical device can fail, so while I use the safety on a firearm, I don't rely upon it. As noted in #43, I am all for better locks, but they can't help if people don't want them, won't pay for them or find them frustrating to use.
 
Sovblocgunfan said:
Kershaw sent me some more, but i discovered i had actually stripped one of the screwholes. So, no more clip for now.
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I've bought a ton of Kershaw knives over the years. Lots of Leeks (5 or 6 in my toolbox with broken tips). Kershaw used to be really good about warranty replacing damaged or faulty knives. Most of my damaged ones are replacements.
I'm carrying the Bareknuckle now. Little beefier blade than the Leeks.
 
Howland937 said:
I've bought a ton of Kershaw knives over the years. Lots of Leeks (5 or 6 in my toolbox with broken tips). Kershaw used to be really good about warranty replacing damaged or faulty knives. Most of my damaged ones are replacements.
I'm carrying the Bareknuckle now. Little beefier blade than the Leeks.
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I have a couple of Leeks. The Bareknuckle looks nice! Is it fairly thin? I see Amazon has them for $60. Is that a fair price?
 
WisBorn said:
I have a couple of Leeks. The Bareknuckle looks nice! Is it fairly thin? I see Amazon has them for $60. Is that a fair price?
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That's cheaper than I paid, so I'd say it's a good price. It is made in U.S.A., correct? The one I bought is and I paid around $75. It's thicker than the Leeks, but I'm not sure the actual thickness. I'll try to get a pic with something for contrast.
 
Howland937 said:
That's cheaper than I paid, so I'd say it's a good price. It is made in U.S.A., correct? The one I bought is and I paid around $75. It's thicker than the Leeks, but I'm not sure the actual thickness. I'll try to get a pic with something for contrast.
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Thanks I just did a Google search and it came up with the Amazon. I would give my LGS the business for a few bucks more money.
 
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