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UncleMusket
166
May 24, 2018
I've tried every common knife brand, type, blade and lockup system. To date I haven't found anything that can rival the Mel Pardue Axis Lock found on Benchmade knives for every day carry. One hand flick open/close is better on this than anything else I've found, including automatics. Lockup is solid and safe vs many alternatives. I sold off many of my other knives and now just use a variety of Benchmade models... usually the tried and true Griptilian and Mini Griptilian because they're so light, fit the hand well and if you lose or break it it will be upsetting but not the end of the world.
G20guy
4
Jun 4, 2018
UncleMusketI have the same opinion about the Axis Lock but Spyderco's Compression Lock on their Para Military 2 has earned my respect as well. I had doubts at first because I've always viewed the Compression Lock as sort of a redesigned liner lock (flimsy) but now that I finally own a couple of Para Military 2's I can see that it's a lot different and better in every way than the liner lock. Both the Axis and Compression Lock work very well and I think a person would have to go way overboard with abusing their knife to make either lock fail. Since you've tried them all, what's your thoughts on Spyderco's Compression Lock?
cybachef
8
Jun 19, 2018
UncleMusketI agree with a lot of what you wrote, and have the knife you mentioned, it is great. But, if you are ready to step up you game, try a Dave Curtis Blade. You will never want another knife! You may have a slight challenge finding one, and they do not come cheap, but you will thank me.
DanJuan27
7
Jun 19, 2018
G20guyI'm a big fan of Spyderco's Compression Lock as well.
UncleMusket
166
Jun 23, 2018
cybachefThey're great knives I'm sure but I use and abuse knives and don't want anything I will be too upset about if I either damage it, lose it or forget in a bag and have TSA take it away at an airport. Benchmade griptilian and minigriptilian are perfect for my needs and much lighter weight in the pocket than most customs.
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