Knife locks pt2

Just a quick mention of other kinds of knife locks.

Frame lock. A frame lock is just like a liner lock, except instead of the piece of metal being inside the handles, it is part of the handles. The handles are made of titanium, usually, replacing the need for both handles and liners. Chris Reeve knives is known for popularizing this lock with the excellent Sebenza.

AXIS lock. With an AXIS lock, a spring loaded bar going across and behind the blade is able to drop into a notch when the blade is fully opened. It is then pulled back to disengage and close the blade. This is a very strong lock, and also lefty friendly.

Introduction II

I should have said this earlier, but the knives I'm discussing in this blog are quality items. Some are production knives, some are hand made custom knives. Quality costs money. The least expensive knife I consider quality costs over $25. You won't find these knives in gas stations or 7-11, and you might find some of the least expensive at big box or hardware stores. For the majority, you'll need to hit an outdoor store or a dedicated knife store.
I hope to be able to educate you into spending more for a knife; showing you that the features, materials and construction make them worth more. Expect these knives to last a long time. Some may become collectible.

These first dozen posts are a single topic, divided into parts. After this, assume the posts will be random in nature, showing things (knives) I find interesting or good.

The lefty conundrum

Most of the population is right handed. It's natural for designers to make items for themselves, and since odds are they themselves are right handed, that's what they do. However, some design decisions aren't optimal for lefties. So, a smart buyer can look for designs that are lefty friendly, or at least are not a disadvantage for the left handed user. Finding these knives can be a challenge.

Introduction

The world of knives, as well as many other things, are designed mainly for right handed people. Some examples include blade profiles, grips, sheaths, clips, locks and opening devices for folding knives. This blog will attempt to highlight knife designs and makers that make lefty friendly designs, concentrating on folding pocket knives. I hope this blog will be picture heavy, showing examples.