Folding Pocket Knives (Modern, Tactical, Traditional & More)

AXIS and Crossbar Lock Folding Knives

AXIS and Crossbar Lock Folding Knives The AXIS Lock, developed by Bill McHenry and Jason Williams, revolutionized folding knife mechanics with its ambidextrous, smooth operation and secure locking mechanism. The design features a spring-loaded bar that moves perpendicular to the blade, enhancing reliability and ease of use, giving it the industry standard name of Crossbar Lock. Over the years, the AXIS or Crossbar Lock has become an iconic and widely adopted locking mechanism in the knife industry.

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Button Lock Folding Knives

Button Lock Folding Knives Button lock knives are folding knives that use a locking mechanism activated by a button or lever to keep the blade securely in place when opened. This design allows for easy one-handed operation and quick access to the blade. This group is the non automatic opening pocket knives.

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Compression Lock Folding Knives

Compression Lock Folding Knives Originally designed by Spyderco, the Compression Lock is a modified liner lock. Instead of a traditional liner lock, it uses a tab on a leaf spring that catches a notch in the open blade, providing a stronger lock. Releasing the lock is done via a cutout (or sometimes a button) on the blade's spine. Like the liner lock, the Compression Lock allows for safe, one-handed closing without the risk of fingers slipping onto the blade.

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Frame Lock Folding Knives

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Linerlocking Folding Knives

Linerlocking Folding Knives These folding pocketknives have a stressed liner, or metal sheet, inside the handle which moves across the base of the blade when opened, locking the blade into position. To close, simply use your thumb to move the liner aside, releasing the blade.

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Lockback Folding Knives

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Shark/Dorsal Lock Folding Knives

Shark/Dorsal Lock Folding Knives Originally designed and engineered by knifemaker Andrew Demko, the Shark-Lock (Shark/Dorsal lock) is a unique, ambidextrous locking mechanism for folding knives known for its strength and smooth operation. It's located on the spine of the knife and is engaged by a spring-loaded arm that moves into a notch on the blade tang when the knife is opened. This design provides a secure lockup and allows for easy one-handed operation.

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