If you’re new to the game, it can be difficult to understand how a modern-day pocket knife is designed. They have so many different mechanisms and locks that sometimes even vets get failed when trying them all out for themselves. In this guide, I will cover everything from single spring releases (the oldest type of mechanism), to dual divers’ accessibility features such as half-stop points or four-position lock settings – which one works best? All good questions.
Slip Joint
In the case of classic-style folding knives, such as those made by Case or an Old Timer, it is common to find a knife lock of this type. As a result, it’s harder to close than other types of knives because there isn’t any force put into keeping the blade open – as soon as you apply pressure from above ground level, the edge of the knife will snap shut and you will end up getting cut.
For Example:
The blade should be opened before you stab the block of wood. If not, then there’s a chance that your hand could get injured by being pierced through and losing digits or even fingers.
Frame Lock
The frame lock on this knife is really easy to use and it works in conjunction with your finger pressure to open and close it. The blade will stop at an open position if you put some weight into closing it, or if you want more precision, you can press the blade as hard as you can until it is blocked off by whatever material surrounds its hinge pins (usually metal in their case).
Blade
As soon as you are ready to close the blade, all you have to do is push on the part that is located behind it and your knife will be closed in a flash! In terms of design, the Kershaw Cryo pocket knife is one of the most popular pocket knives with a similar design to it.
Locking liner
Liner locks are a type of folding knife that uses the inside liner, or metal handle, as an extension to hold open your blade. Unlike most other types such as frame lock knives which it is attached externally on both sides near their tangs via pins and tenons which pop out when needed for use rather than being integral with each side throughout production like how we see here – Liners come in various materials G10 Contextual Use terms.
When you’re ready to close a liner lock knife, the bottom side of your handle should be where it’s set behind an exposed tang. With one hand push up against this tab-and once free from its position inside there will be no stopping ya.
Lock back
Lockback knives have a little more ingenuity built into them. Along the top of the handle is an inner metal spine that locks in place concerning one side’s notch on the back blade, which can be opened or closed at will by applying pressure from either above (as shown here) or below via springs loaded blades when pushed up against their respective notches along bottom portion near the edge – preventing accidental closing during use.
The Axis Lock
The Benchmade Griptilian is a popular choice among EDC enthusiasts, and it’s easy to see why. The simple yet incredible design of this lock works with Omega springs on either side while providing tension by pushing forward against a cutout shelf near the blade tang when opened up fully – preventing your knife from closing completely without intentional misuse or accident.
Lock with compression
The quick and easy opening is made possible by the compression lock on your knife. Additionally, it locks differently from the liner; instead of being tightly cinched around the blade tang (as most locking mechanisms are), this one has popped-out shelves with liners riding between them when closed, preventing fingers from getting cut while closing off spaces that can handle sharp edges safely.
Conclusion:
As you can see, there are many different types of pocket knife mechanisms and locks. If you’re just starting, it’s important to do your research and find the type of knife that best suits your needs. Stay safe and have fun experimenting with all the different features. In this blog, we will discuss How To Close a Pocket Knife? Thanks for reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Lock Is Best For You?
Pocket knives are a fantastic way to carry around your everyday needs, be it opening packages or cutting wires. But what if you can’t figure out how these standard locks work? Well, don’t worry because we’ve got this.
