Otf's are actually fairly simple in their lockup design,once you've taken one apart...basically it's two tiny lite springs and one or two long springs and a few flat pieces of steel.
Didnt read all the comments bit what about the very prolific spring loaded and non spring loaded versions of the CRKT liner lock that blocks the liner from slipping away from the back of the blade preventing the blade from folding and coming back on your fingers. Been around forever and never had a problem trusting it.
Excellent video, thanks ! The last lock is potentially the lightest (although, I'd hate a moving blade!) but the one combining vertical axis and back lock seem nice in the regard of lightness. The little metal scales and the little spring are definitely an inconvenient in the axis lock system. If you need one extra durable knife, maybe avoid springs and too many pieces. If you want a fun and fancy knife, go for it.
I don't just call the Omega springs inconvenient. I call them a deficiency, hazard and a flaw. The concept is great but it's no longer a rumor that they fail in this application and that's more than an inconvenience in many regards. I've had two break on me. I've been told the springs Hogue uses in their knives are much tougher though I am still skeptical. I love the button lock on their Microflip. If Hogue put that same lock on the Deka I would buy one without hesitation. But I'm with you. Fun and fancy is great but not at the sacrifice of trust and dependability when you need it the most. I can't understand why more people aren't concerned. Maybe it just hasn't happened to them yet...
@@sethlange7613 People have fidget toys for opening box and the occasional lunch, so failure wouldn’t be that bad of an issue. Just bought a Hogue, the Vtac Patriot, cool looking, but I have found the Able lock very stiff, and the triangular shape was rough and hurting. There was a very bad hollow spot on the blade, so I send it back. Will take a super freek instead.
@@sethlange7613 I have both a Griptilian and a Ritter Hogue. Having opened both of them I can attest to the fact that the Omega springs in the latter are larger in diameter. I have not had a spring in the griptilian break on me, but I do not think that it has seen the inside of my pocket since I purchased the Ritter Hogue.
@@jayr526 I would love to have a Ritter just because of all that he does as an advocate for our rights at the State level. But I would still probably feel better about a fixed. I love Hogue and have bought more than one. Their button locks I feel good about. They did a good job with the Ballista OTF too. Benchmade is not for me. I definitely appreciate your reply. Doesn't surprise me that Hogue stepped it up and made the spring move durable.
Holy crap it's kip dynamite.. also spyderco's patent on the compression lock expired on Feb 22 2021 so it's just a matter of time before we start seeing other brands use it
Also Seth, there is the 'bolster lock' found on modern day Italian switchblades, the 'pick lock' on older Italian switchblades and the 'plunge lock' which, of course, can be found on old and modern switchblades/automatics. We should take into consideration also, the small slide lock on classic and modern switchblades/automatics which when deployed prevents even the opening of the knife 🔪. Great show Seth, it was very interesting learning about some locking systems I've never even heard of. I appreciate the education ! ☺️🤗🔪👋
Probably because the marksman is discontinued unfortunately. I don't know of any other knives that used that lock. Always wanted a marksman, never got the chance to get it before they were gone.
Im a lefty, and all kind of knife lock i can engage it with my left hand without any issue at all, i feel no need for an ambi knife.. even on my ar15 rifle that is non-ambidextrous, i still can engage and disengage the safety using left thumb.. why someone feel that specific lock will be an issue for left handed ?
@@harisyoung4110 they want to feel as if knives aren't accessible to us lefties. They feel the need to demean us because we can use them just fine, and get all heated up because something they define as "unusable for lefties" or "right hand carry" is actually not a real thing. Especially the whole pocket clip theory.
Re: last Fred Perrin knife I have heard them called Jacob's ladder knives (Cold Steel made some for a little bit). A variation includes the funny folders (see A. G. Russell Funny folder for example) 1. R.A.M. lock and the 2. External Toggle by G&G Hawk. 3. Recoil lock by Artisan Cultery/CJRB (although basically a crossbar lock). There were some odd locks like 4. Spyderco's Phantom lock (Meerkat? Others?) and some odd CRKT locks like the 5. Van Hoy Snap Lock and a 6. Bolster type lock among others. 7. Spyderco's Power Lock (only used on a discontinued large folder Tatanka). Also 8. Paul Axial lock (similar activation to the CRKT deadbolt) that can be seen on Benchmades, Gerbers and Lone Wolf. 9. Blackie Collins had a few designs right? Bolt action Lock for one. 10. Ram Stop lock on Cold Steel Folding Bushman. very strong and easy to service if necessarily two-handed... Pretty cool to see Seth getting out there more.
I have an odd BenchMark pocketknife with a swappable blade and a toggle lock - from the early '80s. Unfortunately all except the blade is made of somewhat low-grade black plastic. It had an integral clip like the early Spydercos that broke right off, so I sanded the area smooth. Sits in my weird knife collection box! (I may be wrong, but I THINK it was a Blackie Collins design)
Lionsteel Tactical Operation Lock Sandrin Recoil Lock Victorinox Piano Lock Antonini Safety Ring Lock (A sleeker take on the collar lock used by Opinel) Hmmm... I have less than 30 knives (not counting multitools) and I have 5 locks (including the Roto-Lock) that were not discussed. CRKT has some more of course (those funky leaf-shaped knives come to mind)
Detent "slip joints" sometimes come with a hole and peg which could be considered a lock. like the Opinel though, it is not automatic. Also not on the table, the ColdSteel Pocket Bushman ram safe lock.
I just get more and more hooked on the action of the little 20.5 - can't wait until more versions are released, in other blade shapes, steels, and handle materials! The weight of the Sharkfoot blade design is so perfectly suited to flipping it, I'll want to try out the others if I get a chance.
I second Cliff's comment, I keep scouring eBay for an old lone wolf pre-benchmade buyout Paul axial lock I can afford. And I'd love to see a WE double helix lock explained. I still don't get it.
Super fun and educational video. Really enjoyed the explanation of the compression lock, as well as the super neat lock at the end. Not sure why companies don't use more unique locks like this.
@@joshuasteele5108 bruh be real, you cant tell the difference of strength between a frame lock and a triad unless you actually try to break it. Its just nice to know that the triad is the strongest but in real use nobody would really break it lmao.
This one I can only wish for now or near future due to multiple surgeries coming up. This is really grabbing my attention and I own close to four hundred knives in my collection. I've been collecting knives since I was 8 years old, and lm 60 now. Love your detailed episode's. Great job guys
Truly a wealth of knowledge. Between Seth and David, they pretty much know the entire production market, and quite a bit of the custom/midtech world. It's very impressive.
Well done Seth. I’m a fan of how you present the knives. Nice and calm telling truth given good opinions that stuff matters bro. I hope all is well. I like how David presents the knives as well. And I also like that you two are friends. It shows in the videos and makes them really good for me. Nothing like a good friendship. Don’t let him bully you, lol. I’m just kidding. The first button like I remember is on a Milwaukee utility knife 190 one about 12 or 15 years ago all this carpenters went nuts over them. We still use them to this day. Lately I’ve been using regular knives and liking it
Hey good video Thanks! Yes the timberline knife did make it to market. They made several sizes and had plain edge and partially serrated. Carried one for a short period. An old lock type from Gerber was the Paul knife with the axial lock.
I had one of those timberline knives also. If you did a pull cut on a sticky or hard objects it could disengage the lock. It happened to me 3 times so I sold it and told the new owner about it. He said he was adding it to his collection.
Showing off that beautiful Manix 2 XL yet I still have a Manix 2 on backorder since May. I wish Spyderco would get the Manix 2 manufactured and shipped to Knife Center so I can get my knife.
When an extremely intelligent video like this comes around which is rare, why the perceived need to have mind numbing computer looped “music”? In the background? Lots of older folk hear that as extraneous noise when trying to focus on the subject matter
Great video Seth, only critics are no Fox Radius which I know you've got some laying around the warehouse, and none of G&G Hawk's crazy locks. But glad to see you in front of the camera brotha. 👍👍Keep up the great work👍👍
You missed the locking Spanish folders, the Navajas Espaniolas. For me personally the Radjahs II (2) and Radjahs III (3) are the coolest. No meaner coute-coutes than the Radjahs!
@@jamesR1990 Hi James, I didn't want to blame the shop, but it should be sort of a reminder, that there are quite a lot of folders, namely those Navajas, out there.
Great job Seth!! Being newer to collecting knives I learned a lot from this video! Hopefully we see more of you in future videos. I especially enjoy when you and DCA do them together!
I have both a Timberline and the Kershaw Speed Bump.The Kershaw was my EDC for a couple of years and I liked it,I never carried the Timberline very long,it was just too hard too close and just a little bit small for my taste.I generally carry a Benchmade Freek now.I really enjoy the videos.
the neely lock on the timberline demonstration knife looks similar to the Cold steel pocket bushman folding knife's locking mechanism. also designed by andrew demko
I gotta say that Timberline always felt like it was going to give way in use - that's why mine was put away shortly after buying it! A version made from stronger materials could be very interesting...
About this funny small knife at the end (Le Petitri) - Cold Steel use to do something like that in the past. The project was called Triple Action and existed in two variants: tanto and spear point. From some reason it has been discontinued but I love to see it in production again. The knife, when it is closed looks like shiny rectangle with a pocket clip so it not brings any attention. Good gentlemen knife candidate.
Hello K.C., Ya'll also saw the vid a week back of the "lock type" vid done by a guy so th as t ya showed him a couple extra, huh?!? Shut "and lock" the window. Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely, Randy. 👍👍🙏😇👊
The Fred Perrin knife is the same concept as the Cold Steel triple action. The guy in the CS promo video made it look as impressive as a balisong. Benchmade's axis lock is the fastest to close, which means a lot when you are using and pocketing a work knife constantly. In a pinch, you can reinforce the lock by jamming a stick behind the locking bar with the blade in the open position. The triad has to be the strongest lock I've ever thrashed. The integrated overstrike guard on most Cold steel models equipped with the triad also greatly enhances durability. The pull-the-pin lock on the douk douk/pocket bushman is also pretty cool and likely as strong.
Top 10 video of KnifeCenter here ! I wish there are more videos with you in solo. You were a bit hesitant in the beginning of your first solo vid, but it disapeered quickly and now you're very smooth ^^ (If you still think you are not doing great just look at the old videos of DCA.... Everybody had to start somewhere ! ) I really like when you show some things that DCA don't have : you are more dynamic, you are more agile with opening and closing a knife rapidly or elegantly, and focusing of figeting-ability of knives is not dumb because that's most of us do with them anyway ^^ If I can give you some viewer advice, I say find your own style, don't copy his catchphrases or ASMR-voice, keep talking about what you personnaly like in a knife, make some useful comparisons on grip with your it-seems-average-sized-hands, and if applicable maybe you can give your knowledgable-customer POV VS DCA knowledgable-knifemaker POV ? Maybe it's not that simple. Have fun Seth, and thank you for the vid !
Being old school, I like the Black Cat K55K and the lock up used with it. A system used since 1867. Can't go wrong with this low cost and time tested knife.
One lock you missed that is obscure is the Toggle lock. The Quartermaster General has it, but the first company I saw the lock on was a Kershaw. Also CRKT had a knife called the Rollock2 (model number 5202KN), the Rollock2 is an interesting lock. The tip of the tips up and slides forward, then clicks inplace when pressed out all the way. The lock bar is basically reverse of the Buck style back lock, it's on the underside back of the handle. I have two knives from Russia that the Scale is how you actuate the lock. Frost Cutlery had a Copperhead that the primary blade I'd unlocked by pressing the closed secondary blade further in teords the back of the knife. Frost also had a bolster lock that released the blade when tilted back. Pro-tech has also used that same lock. Just a few I could think of right off hand. I like knives with obscure locks.
The Rollock was based on a much fancier BenchMark Rollox design - I never use any of my CRKT oddball lock knives because they all feel as if they would break under any harder use than as letter openers!
CJRB Recoil lock, cold steel ram lock, balisong (would that be a lock?), detent bar (a few civivi models incorporate this), Quartermaster QTR-2lt General Lee 2 external toggle v3.0, Kershaw Kapsule, Boker KTK kubasek magnet lock? Will comment again if I think of more. There really are a ton of locking mechanisms.
Kershaw sub frame lock, just think it could use some explaining for anyone that is new to knives or just hasn’t heard of it before. Definitely think you all should do a part 2.
Great Vidja…. Here’s some others. I had at least one knife in the Locks you mentioned, plus these 4 which I bought from your website! Sandrin Knives Torino Recoil Lock, Cold Steel 20KK Kudu Ring Lock, Cold Steel 95FB Pocket Bushman Folding Knife with their patent pending Ram Safe™ lock Kershaw 1190 Jens Anso Kapsule Sliding Button Lock OTF Knife (You mentioned button lock but not a sliding button lock.)
The Buck back lock has that solid click when engaged, it says reliable. The detent let's you know to be careful, and draws the attention everytime. The Buck slim series is excellent!!!!
That Speed-up just got my attention, from both the lockup style, to the AWESOME handle shape! I'm just imagining how natural and comfortable that'd feel in my hand!
You’re missing a bunch of locks like: The bolster lock The scale lock The bar lock The double detent ball lock The rattle lock (one of the oldest locking methods) The screw lock The slide lock (like most box cutters have) That weird lock coldsteel once used where you have to pull on a lanyard attached to the bottom of the knife The lock the crkt provoke uses And a bunch of others I can’t think of
I love these videos, I would love to see a video that demonstrates the type of cuts that knives can make. “Pull cuts” for example is thrown around all over the place and I’d like to see them done and which knives are best suited for certain types of cuts . Thanks
A couple locks that aren't included that i can think of off the top of my head would be the OTF locks, and the weird lever locks that unfold from the handle, swing around, then pop back into place
Loved this video. I think you forgot to mention the lock that locks the frame lock. SRM did this with the SRM 9008 and called it Beta lock. Very interesting one. Awesome class bro!
Several years EDCing a Skeletool convinced me that either tension when closed or locking closed was essential. The Skeletool blade routinely worked its way open while in my pocket. I finally gave up on the Skeletool and switched to the Rebar for pocket carry, because the knife blades are captured when the Rebar is closed.
My skeletool is nearly always on a belt loop. It does occasionally find its way into a pocket. I have never had it come open on me regardless of the location.
In terms of strength we're generally looking at lock back >> crossbar lock >> ball bearing >> compression lock > frame lock > liner lock. A liner lock can support roughly 45lbs. Cross bar locks can go to 350lbs which makes them best imo, easiest and most fun one handed open and close. Lock back knives are strongest, they are hard to measure however because the blade breaks before the lock.
@@TerminalM193 I haven't seen that one tested but Demko himself says it's in the triad ballpark. So lock back range. In terms of design I would say it is excellent for combining strenth with fidget, probably more effectively so than the crossbar lock.
@@deadvikingtrolls Yea, I've wanted one for awhile now but they honestly don't have that many options unless you're willing to pay 300+ it seems. I'd personally like to see more options for the 200 and less range.
The Frank Beltrame stilettos have an interesting lock too. That’s one you have to explain to people every time they hit the button. “How do you close it.” 🤔😁
Slightly averager than average size hands.
WE's Superlock (used in Vision-R knives) is the newest coolest locking mechanisms. Gotta love that one.
Would be interesting to see translucent versions of the different OTF’s mechanisms...
Otf's are actually fairly simple in their lockup design,once you've taken one apart...basically it's two tiny lite springs and one or two long springs and a few flat pieces of steel.
Didnt read all the comments bit what about the very prolific spring loaded and non spring loaded versions of the CRKT liner lock that blocks the liner from slipping away from the back of the blade preventing the blade from folding and coming back on your fingers. Been around forever and never had a problem trusting it.
Don't forget the first one will float, plus one of the best nights I've ever used
Very informative, thank you!
Excellent video, thanks ! The last lock is potentially the lightest (although, I'd hate a moving blade!) but the one combining vertical axis and back lock seem nice in the regard of lightness. The little metal scales and the little spring are definitely an inconvenient in the axis lock system. If you need one extra durable knife, maybe avoid springs and too many pieces. If you want a fun and fancy knife, go for it.
I don't just call the Omega springs inconvenient. I call them a deficiency, hazard and a flaw. The concept is great but it's no longer a rumor that they fail in this application and that's more than an inconvenience in many regards. I've had two break on me.
I've been told the springs Hogue uses in their knives are much tougher though I am still skeptical. I love the button lock on their Microflip. If Hogue put that same lock on the Deka I would buy one without hesitation. But I'm with you. Fun and fancy is great but not at the sacrifice of trust and dependability when you need it the most. I can't understand why more people aren't concerned. Maybe it just hasn't happened to them yet...
@@sethlange7613 People have fidget toys for opening box and the occasional lunch, so failure wouldn’t be that bad of an issue. Just bought a Hogue, the Vtac Patriot, cool looking, but I have found the Able lock very stiff, and the triangular shape was rough and hurting. There was a very bad hollow spot on the blade, so I send it back. Will take a super freek instead.
@@sethlange7613 I have both a Griptilian and a Ritter Hogue. Having opened both of them I can attest to the fact that the Omega springs in the latter are larger in diameter. I have not had a spring in the griptilian break on me, but I do not think that it has seen the inside of my pocket since I purchased the Ritter Hogue.
@@jayr526 I would love to have a Ritter just because of all that he does as an advocate for our rights at the State level. But I would still probably feel better about a fixed. I love Hogue and have bought more than one. Their button locks I feel good about. They did a good job with the Ballista OTF too. Benchmade is not for me. I definitely appreciate your reply. Doesn't surprise me that Hogue stepped it up and made the spring move durable.
Well done and informative. Thanks
Heyyy, not everyone can get their fingers away from the 422 Buck one handed close, but thats no points against back locks! 😉
I don't think you showed the triad lock or the shark lock
Holy crap it's kip dynamite.. also spyderco's patent on the compression lock expired on Feb 22 2021 so it's just a matter of time before we start seeing other brands use it
veryy interesting...i hope daggerr knives will come out with one.
At least I’m not Uncle Rico!
@@seth30v definitely a good thing
Stronger Chinese knives are better Chinese knives
@SK that's what people said about benchmade and the axis lock but ganzo does the axis lock better than benchmade
While I generally knew all this, your presentation is exceptionally good. Smooth, relaxed, engaging, educational, easy to follow. Well done, sir !
Also Seth, there is the 'bolster lock' found on modern day Italian switchblades, the 'pick lock' on older Italian switchblades and the 'plunge lock' which, of course, can be found on old and modern switchblades/automatics.
We should take into consideration also, the small slide lock on classic and modern switchblades/automatics which when deployed prevents even the opening of the knife 🔪.
Great show Seth, it was very interesting learning about some locking systems I've never even heard of. I appreciate the education ! ☺️🤗🔪👋
You missed the Hawk SLS strong lock system on the Buck Marksman.
Probably because the marksman is discontinued unfortunately. I don't know of any other knives that used that lock. Always wanted a marksman, never got the chance to get it before they were gone.
Or the Buck Paradigm?
My favorite knife.
What happened to the Buck Marksman with the SLS (Strong lock system) lock?
This was so insanely awesome!!! A bit surprised you didn’t cover any Hawk designs
As a lefty, I really appreciated you mentioning when the lock types were ambidextrous. Thanks for the in-depth quality content!
All locks are ambidextrous...
@@CadillacDriver no
@@crazeeaz You are telling me it's not possible to disengage all locks with either hand? I'll love you to explain how I can as a left hander.
Im a lefty, and all kind of knife lock i can engage it with my left hand without any issue at all, i feel no need for an ambi knife.. even on my ar15 rifle that is non-ambidextrous, i still can engage and disengage the safety using left thumb.. why someone feel that specific lock will be an issue for left handed ?
@@harisyoung4110 they want to feel as if knives aren't accessible to us lefties. They feel the need to demean us because we can use them just fine, and get all heated up because something they define as "unusable for lefties" or "right hand carry" is actually not a real thing. Especially the whole pocket clip theory.
Re: last Fred Perrin knife I have heard them called Jacob's ladder knives (Cold Steel made some for a little bit). A variation includes the funny folders (see A. G. Russell Funny folder for example)
1. R.A.M. lock and the
2. External Toggle by G&G Hawk.
3. Recoil lock by Artisan Cultery/CJRB (although basically a crossbar lock).
There were some odd locks like
4. Spyderco's Phantom lock (Meerkat? Others?) and some odd CRKT locks like the
5. Van Hoy Snap Lock and a
6. Bolster type lock among others.
7. Spyderco's Power Lock (only used on a discontinued large folder Tatanka). Also
8. Paul Axial lock (similar activation to the CRKT deadbolt) that can be seen on Benchmades, Gerbers and Lone Wolf.
9. Blackie Collins had a few designs right? Bolt action Lock for one.
10. Ram Stop lock on Cold Steel Folding Bushman. very strong and easy to service if necessarily two-handed...
Pretty cool to see Seth getting out there more.
The external toggle is one of my favorite locks. Such a cool locking system
I have an odd BenchMark pocketknife with a swappable blade and a toggle lock - from the early '80s. Unfortunately all except the blade is made of somewhat low-grade black plastic. It had an integral clip like the early Spydercos that broke right off, so I sanded the area smooth. Sits in my weird knife collection box! (I may be wrong, but I THINK it was a Blackie Collins design)
Pretty much said everything I was going to say.
The Roto-Lock from Fox Knives is an interesting one.
Lionsteel Tactical Operation Lock
Sandrin Recoil Lock
Victorinox Piano Lock
Antonini Safety Ring Lock (A sleeker take on the collar lock used by Opinel)
Hmmm... I have less than 30 knives (not counting multitools) and I have 5 locks (including the Roto-Lock) that were not discussed. CRKT has some more of course (those funky leaf-shaped knives come to mind)
You mean radius lock?
@@Nudel-nc1cp The Knife is called radius the lock is called roto-lock.
@@locksolid7828 Ok. Thx for info.
Detent "slip joints" sometimes come with a hole and peg which could be considered a lock. like the Opinel though, it is not automatic. Also not on the table, the ColdSteel Pocket Bushman ram safe lock.
Wasn't that a Demko lock too?
Yes the RAM should have been covered in this as well.
@@WhuDhat The "Ram Lock" was used on Normark from Sweden in the 70' as well as EKA knives
@@andrelemay8342 wow I would have never known, is the ram lock a complete copy?
Love how Demko get's his only section.
He earned it, I love and would trust my life to the triad lock
Demko is the Lock God.
I just get more and more hooked on the action of the little 20.5 - can't wait until more versions are released, in other blade shapes, steels, and handle materials! The weight of the Sharkfoot blade design is so perfectly suited to flipping it, I'll want to try out the others if I get a chance.
Good to see Seth solo: just remark on how the Viking is doin'.
Who knew Ned Flanders was so knowledgeable about knives?
Seth is better than DCA.
Thank you very much. Since getting into knife collecting, I've wanted a video just like this one! Thanks again!
The ET toggle lock by Kershaw is a good fidget knife. Another cool design by G&G Hawk.
I still have my ET. Quartermaster makes/made a knife with it, the General.
I second Cliff's comment, I keep scouring eBay for an old lone wolf pre-benchmade buyout Paul axial lock I can afford. And I'd love to see a WE double helix lock explained. I still don't get it.
Doesn't the helix-lock work pretty much like the axis lock?
Super fun and educational video. Really enjoyed the explanation of the compression lock, as well as the super neat lock at the end. Not sure why companies don't use more unique locks like this.
The simplicity of that lock sings to me but it's to blame for my arm not working due to a figuring injury.
cold steel triad lock can be opened one handed by swinging the knife.
Very well done Seth. Excellent information. Thank you for this entertaining video.
Cold Steel triad lock, my only hikning/surviving choice, tested on PCT.
First time I felt the lock on a cold steel I was blown away. Crazy strong.
@@joshuasteele5108 bruh be real, you cant tell the difference of strength between a frame lock and a triad unless you actually try to break it. Its just nice to know that the triad is the strongest but in real use nobody would really break it lmao.
@@Phaminator525 What was the point of anything you just said?
@@joshuasteele5108 use some critical thinking
@@Phaminator525 Don't try to sound smart after the fact. You started your statement off with "bruh".
Good to see the good ol' humble Seth do a solo for sure. And did a very good job.
Solid explanation and detailed description of the various lock.
I have some old Camillus and Klein knives with locks from he 40's to 50's
The last knife system should be called the "Viagra Lock"!!! Just saying.
cracking video, found your place seth
This one I can only wish for now or near future due to multiple surgeries coming up. This is really grabbing my attention and I own close to four hundred knives in my collection. I've been collecting knives since I was 8 years old, and lm 60 now. Love your detailed episode's. Great job guys
Your knowledge of locks is second to none.
I might know a lawyer who has something to say about that
Truly a wealth of knowledge. Between Seth and David, they pretty much know the entire production market, and quite a bit of the custom/midtech world. It's very impressive.
Really appreciate this one, great job Seth. I've got a Camillus sailing knife with a lock that is released by manipulating the lanyard loop.
I wonder if it’s like the ram-lock from cold steel.
Their is absolutely no competition..
Andrew Demkos (TRIAD) lock from Cold Steel is the king of folding locks. I trust my life to a CS Triad lock.
The phantom lock on the Spyderco Meerkat wasn’t on the table.
Cool to see Seth in a solo video, now we just need a Thomas spinoff
Well done Seth. I’m a fan of how you present the knives. Nice and calm telling truth given good opinions that stuff matters bro. I hope all is well. I like how David presents the knives as well. And I also like that you two are friends. It shows in the videos and makes them really good for me. Nothing like a good friendship. Don’t let him bully you, lol. I’m just kidding. The first button like I remember is on a Milwaukee utility knife 190 one about 12 or 15 years ago all this carpenters went nuts over them. We still use them to this day. Lately I’ve been using regular knives and liking it
Hey good video Thanks! Yes the timberline knife did make it to market. They made several sizes and had plain edge and partially serrated. Carried one for a short period. An old lock type from Gerber was the Paul knife with the axial lock.
I remember the Paul knife - that made some ripples in the knife world when it first came out!
I had one of those timberline knives also. If you did a pull cut on a sticky or hard objects it could disengage the lock. It happened to me 3 times so I sold it and told the new owner about it. He said he was adding it to his collection.
@@diverson63 Wow - I'm glad I stopped using mine right after buying it - felt hinky in use, for sure...
Yes. I’ve still got my Gerber Paul knife. It’s a beauty.
Cold steel is the company that got me into collecting knives For multiple reasons
I really like the lock on the CRKT daktyl and the buck marksman. WE also has an interesting one on the helix, and cjrb has the recoil lock
Great video topic! The more I learn, the more I appreciate and the more I buy. Would love to see more of these kind of videos.
Showing off that beautiful Manix 2 XL yet I still have a Manix 2 on backorder since May. I wish Spyderco would get the Manix 2 manufactured and shipped to Knife Center so I can get my knife.
This is a great video. Thanks for the education.
When an extremely intelligent video like this comes around which is rare, why the perceived need to have mind numbing computer looped “music”? In the background? Lots of older folk hear that as extraneous noise when trying to focus on the subject matter
Great video Seth, only critics are no Fox Radius which I know you've got some laying around the warehouse, and none of G&G Hawk's crazy locks. But glad to see you in front of the camera brotha. 👍👍Keep up the great work👍👍
Well done. Well explained. Artisan's Recoil lock and the lock on the Paragon Warlock and the only two I can think of
Paragon Warlock is one of the most interesting locking knives I have seen in a long time.
You missed the locking Spanish folders, the Navajas Espaniolas. For me personally the Radjahs II (2) and Radjahs III (3) are the coolest. No meaner coute-coutes than the Radjahs!
To be fair he did say what they had available
@@jamesR1990 Hi James, I didn't want to blame the shop, but it should be sort of a reminder, that there are quite a lot of folders, namely those Navajas, out there.
Opinels are cleverer than they look, they weight nothing and have superb thin Carbon steel blade. Good through cardboard like nothing.
Simplest lock - fixed blade in a sheath
True. I have found myself drifting to small fixed blades lately combined with gentleman folders.
The Archaeo from Artisan Cutlery with the lanyard pin inserted! (just to make it slightly more complicated)
Great job Seth!! Being newer to collecting knives I learned a lot from this video! Hopefully we see more of you in future videos. I especially enjoy when you and DCA do them together!
Excellent presentation Seth, cleared up a few things I had questions about and well delivered, thank you!
Seth what watch are you wearing?
the video i was looking for!!!! thank you!!!!
I have both a Timberline and the Kershaw Speed Bump.The Kershaw was my EDC for a couple of years and I liked it,I never carried the Timberline very long,it was just too hard too close and just a little bit small for my taste.I generally carry a Benchmade Freek now.I really enjoy the videos.
the neely lock on the timberline demonstration knife looks similar to the Cold steel pocket bushman folding knife's locking mechanism. also designed by andrew demko
I gotta say that Timberline always felt like it was going to give way in use - that's why mine was put away shortly after buying it! A version made from stronger materials could be very interesting...
I really like the lock on the Provoke.
About this funny small knife at the end (Le Petitri) - Cold Steel use to do something like that in the past. The project was called Triple Action and existed in two variants: tanto and spear point. From some reason it has been discontinued but I love to see it in production again. The knife, when it is closed looks like shiny rectangle with a pocket clip so it not brings any attention. Good gentlemen knife candidate.
Hello K.C., Ya'll also saw the vid a week back of the "lock type" vid done by a guy so th as t ya showed him a couple extra, huh?!? Shut "and lock" the window. Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely, Randy. 👍👍🙏😇👊
The Fred Perrin knife is the same concept as the Cold Steel triple action. The guy in the CS promo video made it look as impressive as a balisong.
Benchmade's axis lock is the fastest to close, which means a lot when you are using and pocketing a work knife constantly. In a pinch, you can reinforce the lock by jamming a stick behind the locking bar with the blade in the open position.
The triad has to be the strongest lock I've ever thrashed. The integrated overstrike guard on most Cold steel models equipped with the triad also greatly enhances durability. The pull-the-pin lock on the douk douk/pocket bushman is also pretty cool and likely as strong.
Love your explanation, clear and concise. I am new to knives and would love to see info on sharpening and blade types etc. thanks
Well done. I appreciate the close ups of all the locking methods. Good production values and discussion of what's what.
Top 10 video of KnifeCenter here ! I wish there are more videos with you in solo. You were a bit hesitant in the beginning of your first solo vid, but it disapeered quickly and now you're very smooth ^^ (If you still think you are not doing great just look at the old videos of DCA.... Everybody had to start somewhere ! )
I really like when you show some things that DCA don't have : you are more dynamic, you are more agile with opening and closing a knife rapidly or elegantly, and focusing of figeting-ability of knives is not dumb because that's most of us do with them anyway ^^ If I can give you some viewer advice, I say find your own style, don't copy his catchphrases or ASMR-voice, keep talking about what you personnaly like in a knife, make some useful comparisons on grip with your it-seems-average-sized-hands, and if applicable maybe you can give your knowledgable-customer POV VS DCA knowledgable-knifemaker POV ? Maybe it's not that simple.
Have fun Seth, and thank you for the vid !
My sincere thanks and appreciation, for your sincere feedback and advice. 🤝
Being old school, I like the Black Cat K55K and the lock up used with it. A system used since 1867. Can't go wrong with this low cost and time tested knife.
I love the Mercator knives! My German cousin gifted me mine, a prized possession!
That Perrin knife is interesting....has balisong vibes...maybe call it a bali handle lock?
Cold steel made a version like that. They said it was a non-balisong. I had one for a week then sent it back because it fell apart.
Whatever lock is on a Paragon Warlock.
That IS one hell of a wild locking mechanism...
One lock you missed that is obscure is the Toggle lock. The Quartermaster General has it, but the first company I saw the lock on was a Kershaw.
Also CRKT had a knife called the Rollock2 (model number 5202KN), the Rollock2 is an interesting lock. The tip of the tips up and slides forward, then clicks inplace when pressed out all the way. The lock bar is basically reverse of the Buck style back lock, it's on the underside back of the handle.
I have two knives from Russia that the Scale is how you actuate the lock.
Frost Cutlery had a Copperhead that the primary blade I'd unlocked by pressing the closed secondary blade further in teords the back of the knife.
Frost also had a bolster lock that released the blade when tilted back. Pro-tech has also used that same lock.
Just a few I could think of right off hand. I like knives with obscure locks.
The Rollock was based on a much fancier BenchMark Rollox design - I never use any of my CRKT oddball lock knives because they all feel as if they would break under any harder use than as letter openers!
@@stratobungle I hadn't heard of the Rolox before now. Cool! Thank you for informing me. The Rollock2 is only good for small jobs.
Awesome video 👍🏼
How about the lock on the Sandrin Torino?
i thought chris reeves popularized the liner lock. whats he known for then? educate me fellow knife nerds.
Actually he is know for the "Reeve integral frame lock" I'm very surprised he didn't get a mention.
Forgot the CJRB recoil lock
As ceno said basically a bar lock.
CJRB Recoil lock, cold steel ram lock, balisong (would that be a lock?), detent bar (a few civivi models incorporate this), Quartermaster QTR-2lt General Lee 2 external toggle v3.0, Kershaw Kapsule, Boker KTK kubasek magnet lock? Will comment again if I think of more. There really are a ton of locking mechanisms.
Ti-lock from Chris Reeve?
@@tidge879 I didn’t know that existed! It looks similar to the Kershaw lock (I can’t remember the name right now).
Kershaw sub frame lock, just think it could use some explaining for anyone that is new to knives or just hasn’t heard of it before. Definitely think you all should do a part 2.
Good job really fascinating
Did Seth just flip me off during the Deadbolt Lock video? Seth just flipped me off during the Deadbolt Lock video! ;-D Well done, sir. Great video.
The best you've been! Good job!!
last one looks like a gravity knife.
Great Vidja…. Here’s some others. I had at least one knife in the Locks you mentioned, plus these 4 which I bought from your website!
Sandrin Knives Torino Recoil Lock,
Cold Steel 20KK Kudu Ring Lock,
Cold Steel 95FB Pocket Bushman Folding Knife with their patent pending Ram Safe™ lock
Kershaw 1190 Jens Anso Kapsule Sliding Button Lock OTF Knife (You mentioned button lock but not a sliding button lock.)
Great job Seth. Hope David C is OK. I was under the impression kit Carson made deadbolts quite a few years ago, am I mistaken. Allen
The Buck back lock has that solid click when engaged, it says reliable. The detent let's you know to be careful, and draws the attention everytime. The Buck slim series is excellent!!!!
You didn't include the Snap-Lock and Dactyl. Not that they are necessarily prolific enough to warrant their own mention in this video.
That Speed-up just got my attention, from both the lockup style, to the AWESOME handle shape! I'm just imagining how natural and comfortable that'd feel in my hand!
You’re missing a bunch of locks like:
The bolster lock
The scale lock
The bar lock
The double detent ball lock
The rattle lock (one of the oldest locking methods)
The screw lock
The slide lock (like most box cutters have)
That weird lock coldsteel once used where you have to pull on a lanyard attached to the bottom of the knife
The lock the crkt provoke uses
And a bunch of others I can’t think of
CRKT Michael Walker bladelock from early 2000s. I still have it and have never seen anyone else with one.
I love these videos, I would love to see a video that demonstrates the type of cuts that knives can make. “Pull cuts” for example is thrown around all over the place and I’d like to see them done and which knives are best suited for certain types of cuts . Thanks
A couple locks that aren't included that i can think of off the top of my head would be the OTF locks, and the weird lever locks that unfold from the handle, swing around, then pop back into place
Been waiting for an episode exactly like this. Thanks!
That was truly a fun video. And informative as well. Good job!
Loved this video.
I think you forgot to mention the lock that locks the frame lock. SRM did this with the SRM 9008 and called it Beta lock. Very interesting one.
Awesome class bro!
Great episode! Please do an episode on pocket clips. Benchmade has great clips. CRKT not so much.
Several years EDCing a Skeletool convinced me that either tension when closed or locking closed was essential. The Skeletool blade routinely worked its way open while in my pocket. I finally gave up on the Skeletool and switched to the Rebar for pocket carry, because the knife blades are captured when the Rebar is closed.
My skeletool is nearly always on a belt loop. It does occasionally find its way into a pocket. I have never had it come open on me regardless of the location.
In terms of strength we're generally looking at lock back >> crossbar lock >> ball bearing >> compression lock > frame lock > liner lock. A liner lock can support roughly 45lbs. Cross bar locks can go to 350lbs which makes them best imo, easiest and most fun one handed open and close. Lock back knives are strongest, they are hard to measure however because the blade breaks before the lock.
What is the shark lock considered as far as locks go? Strength & design?
@@TerminalM193 I haven't seen that one tested but Demko himself says it's in the triad ballpark. So lock back range.
In terms of design I would say it is excellent for combining strenth with fidget, probably more effectively so than the crossbar lock.
@@deadvikingtrolls Yea, I've wanted one for awhile now but they honestly don't have that many options unless you're willing to pay 300+ it seems. I'd personally like to see more options for the 200 and less range.
The Frank Beltrame stilettos have an interesting lock too. That’s one you have to explain to people every time they hit the button. “How do you close it.” 🤔😁
Love coming home from work to get a knife center video. Not a big deal but why no otf's?
One of my favorite locks is the Ram Safe Lock.... it feels AMAZINGLY solid.