Is that ball-bearing lock solid? I'm a little hesitant to get this knife b/c I'm afraid one can accidently push that lock and release the blade.
321208
It's pretty solid. I've used it quite a bit for various tasks (making wood shavings, cutting thin willow branches and paracord, breaking down boxes, etc) and haven't had any failures. I think it would be hard to accidently disengage the lock. You have to pull the lock back, which takes two fingers (one on each side), so it would be hard to do.
321209
So far so good. But, haven't put it to any really hard use yet. Time will tell.
321210
The lockup is really solid and is comparable to benchmades axis lock, though a little tougher to pull, maybe a little safer than the axis.
321211
The blade would break before the lock gave way. It's much like Cold Steel's Triad Lock. There's no way to accidently close this knife. If you ever handle one and try to close it, you'll instantly see what I mean. Get it. It's awesome!
321212
Ball bearing lock is extremely solid.,....the spring is stiff enough to keep it in place, i have put mine through a lot never have felt it would fail on me
321213
It's incredibly solid. The blade will not be deployed unless The thumb hole or release is deployed. The lock up is one of the strongest lock ups of the blades I own. I would definitely suggest this blade for any blade lover.
321214
It is very solid. I can't stress enough how good of a buy this knife is. Everything about this knife is excellent. It does come pretty stiff when you first get it but after playing with it for some time it will loosen up and be perfect. Or you could always void your warranty and take it apart and oil it. :) I would definitely recommend this knife.
321215
It's probably the most solid lock out there, along with the compression lock, AXIS-lock, and lock-back... or a good titanium framelock (there's a good variety out there). The spring pressure is constant and stiff, and I'd wager my life on this lock. It won't fail. As far as accidentally releasing the lock in the middle of hard use, I've been trying to figure out what you'd have to be doing for that to happen... I think this design is the one least likely to be tripped by accident. It's easier to inadvertently trip an axis or compression lock than this one, and those two are very well designed.
430790
No, at first it is a little tough to do until it gets worn down, but if you turn the open blade towards yourself and look at the handle, there is a piece that is oblique in there. Push the top of that piece so it is straight up and when that piece is straight up you can close the blade. That is the locking system. Simple, but proven effective. It'll get easier and easier to close.
1937991
Mines getting loose already and I barely used it. Wish I didn't buy this knife. Just got the gerber strongarm and that knife is very sharp and nice.
2070302
Mine is very stiff and takes quite an effort to open. The blade has to swing open very firmly for it to lock in place. Pushing the tab to close the knife is taking less of an effort after playing with it for a while. The more that I work with it, the less of an ordeal to open, but it is still not easy and fluid, like my other knives. I'm hoping it gets much better after I work with it for a while, but I am a little disappointed that it is taking so much work to, hopefully, make it usable.
1399953
Yes the blade locks..... unfortunately the blade lock goes to far and now it won't close anymore.
381749
you push the thumb stud and it flys open since its an assited opener. its light weight u will not notice it. self defense ? is debatable. if u had to yeah. ideally i say no since it had a thin weak liner and has closed on me. there is info on internet about it. many people have no issues. its a good edc blade but thats it
706343
Yes, when the blade is opened it is locked in place by a spring loaded tab that rests against the base of the blade. It is released by a side movement with the thumb, not too unique as many brands have this feature.
2245558
I got it, too, but didn't like it. The closing of the blade is accomplished best by the use of a strongthumbnail to prise away the locking tab, while you're folding the blade shut. Good luck with that...
1158935
John, There is a lock mechanism which is the titanium side of the knife. It is very secure once opened and locked. This is my favorite carry knife.
156153
There is a small metal lock where the blade goes that locks into position when you open the blade. You must move it out of the way yup close the blade.
2244095
Just push the piece of metal acting as a lock toward the side with the clip and the blade should again move freely. It protrudes slightly above the frame of the knife and is also textured, so it's pretty easy to get traction on. Pretty standard these days, after a while it'll be entirely 2nd nature opening & closing it with one hand without even thinking about it.
2224777
Yes it is and it is on ball bearings quicker and more smooth than any other knife I've owned you will not be disappointed!
40932
Yes, the blade does lock in place, and the spring assist works great. Overall, it's a great knife.
265557
There is a tiny switch behind the push bar to close it, That's a lock. Slide that little switch back towards the rear of the knife. the blade is probably locked
1277730
I wouldn't do it with this knife. I would mess up someone pretty bad if they hit me with this, whether it hurt me or not. This knife is pretty solid and I actually thought about using it as a self defense weapon due to how hard it is.
786358
I personally have not come across this problem with my knife. I have put force on the back of it after seeing your question, and it did not unlock.
892566
I suppose you mean how "stiff" is the lock spring? Since it is absolutely still in mine. Anyway, it is not a gravity knife and isn't going to become one. It is a lock designed for hard use as a lock and so, it's not ever going to be a fast knife. But if it's too stiff in breaking down, it's got a burr on it. Send it back. Mine is pretty smooth but not like a liner lock. It's a cam lock that works on a spring loaded mechanical block, like a door lock.