Blade Linerlock
Thinking about buying a new folding knife?
I want to buy a new folding knife I can use for everyday carry but that will also hold up well for tougher jobs. I'm looking for something with a 3-4 inch blade, linerlock, and preferably finger hole opening. I like combo plain/serrated blades, but it's not a must. Anyone have any suggestions? I'd also prefer something under $100.
For 100$ you can get a very good knife. However, I must ask, why do you want a linerlock? That is the most fail prone lock I have ever heard of.
I haven't head any failures, simply because I don't own linerlocks, but I've seen lots of reports on failed liner locks on bladeforums.com and other knife related sites.
Benchmade Axis lock, or framelock, compression lock, or even a lockback would be a better ad more secure choice.
As for the particular knife brands. Thumbhole is pretty much Spyderco patent and other makers don't really make knives with it. benchmade did produce a few models with that and later they've used an oval hole to avoid patent violation lawsuits, e.g. Griptilian, Skirmish. Both are very tough too. BM Dejavoo was thumbholed too.
There is an argument that a large hole in the blade weakens it structurally. Which makes sense, but Spyderco owners claim that is not the issue. So, you decide on that one.
Besides of Spyderco, Benchmade, Kershaw have very good choice of excellent folders in your price range.
If you want to look at other types of folders besides thumbholed ones, then your choice is significantly better.
The same Kershaw produces very good knives from top end steels like ZDP-189 and CPM S110V, superb fit and finish too, and all that for 75$.
Shallot review - http://zknives.com/knives/folding/hiend/kshallotzdp.shtml
There's bunch of folder reviews here - http://zknives.com/knives/folding/indexmk.shtml
May be you will find something that you like.
Also, perhaps you should check out knife steel FAQ before getting a new knife - http://zknives.com/knives/articles/knifesteelfaq.shtml
ZDP and S110v are covered in another section - http://zknives.com/knives/kitchen/misc/articles/kkchoser/kksteel.shtml
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Assisted Assist open thumb stud pocket Knife folding tactical rescue firefighter | US $9.95 | 17m |
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ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE 2011 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS COLLECTORS KNIFE LASER ETCHED BLADE | US $18.95 | 22m |
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Raptor Mean Ugly Fast Razor Sharp 81SE zix | US $4.26 | 23m |
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EMT Tactical Rescue Assisted Open Knife P569 BEM zix | US $4.05 | 25m |
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Hawkbill Linerlock | US $8.99 | 27m |
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EMT Tactical Rescue Assisted Open Knife P569 BL EM zix | US $8.50 | 27m |
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Police Tactical Assisted Open Knife P569 BLPD zix | US $4.35 | 29m |
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Police Tactical Assisted Open Knife P569 BPD zix | US $4.05 | 31m |
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Barracuda Tactical Knife New in box 4 1 2 closed | US $3.99 | 31m |
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242 Buck Whittaker 759 Blue Bottle Opener Knife USA Barely used | US $7.50 | 33m |
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US Rescue Tactical Assisted Knife P569 CA 1 zix | US $4.29 | 33m |
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Gerber Serrated Folding Pocket Knife Camping Fishing Hunting Garden Tool Gift | US $.99 | 34m |
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US Rescue Tactical Assisted Knife P569 CA 2 zix | US $5.00 | 35m |
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Black Savage Anodized Steel Folding Liner Lock Knife Textured Impact Resistant | US $4.99 | 36m |
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Fire Fighter Rescue Assisted Open Knife P569 FBK zix | US $8.50 | 37m |
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Fire Fighter Rescue Tactical Assisted Knife P569 FD zix | US $6.00 | 39m |
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EMS EMT Tactical RESCUE KNIFE folding drop blade PARAMEDIC linerlock 366 OR S | US $.99 | 41m |
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Fire Fighter Rescue Tactical Assist Knife P569 FYL zix | US $4.69 | 41m |
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◆ Spring Assisted Opening Black Steel Night Hawk AO Pocket Liner Lock Knife ◆ | US $9.99 | 42m |
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10 FROST CUTLERY KNIVES NEW IN BOXES VERY SHARP | US $7.95 | 45m |
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CRKT CRAWFORD KASPER KNIFE | US $8.50 | 52m |
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5 Amazing Deal Tactical Knife Knives This is for smalls Just Great to carry | US $9.99 | 55m |
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MTECH USA KARAMBIT HAWK BILL TACTICAL FOLDER KNIFE GREY ALUMINUM HANDLES | US $10.99 | 1h 1m |
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Brand New The Salamander folding knife 4 closed NIB | US $2.99 | 1h 5m |
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Brand New The Bandit folding knife 4 closed Rubber handle NIB | US $2.99 | 1h 5m |
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CARBON STEEL TRIBAL DETAIL HANDLE FOLDING ASSISTED KNIFE 5364 6 | US $.99 | 1h 8m |
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85 POLICE SPRING ASSISTED KNIFE W GLASS BREAKER LANYARD CORD 5790 6 | US $.99 | 1h 11m |
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Kershaw Knives Nerve G 10 4 3 8 New Pocket Knife 3420C | US $13.00 | 1h 14m |
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Tactical red RESCUE KNIFE folding glass puncher FIREFIGHTER linerlock 367sRD | US $.99 | 1h 14m |
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85 US MARINE RESCUE SPRING ASSISTED KNIFE W GLASS BREAKER LANYARD 5784 6 | US $.99 | 1h 17m |
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COLT Ceramic Blade Linerlock Knife with Pearl Titanium Handle CT440 NEW | US $47.99 | 1h 21m |
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8 MARINE ASSISTED OPENING RESCUE KNIFE GLASS BREAKER 5716 8 | US $.99 | 1h 26m |
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CRKT Jim Hammond Cruiser Big Desert Tan Folding Military Pocket Knife PS LAWKS | US $18.75 | 1h 29m |
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Ka Bar K 2 Caiman Tanto Folding Pocket Knife Fine Kabar | US $16.01 | 1h 30m |
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85 US ARMY BRONZE SPRING ASSISTED KNIFE W GLASS BREAKER LANYARD 5788 6 | US $.99 | 1h 32m |
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CRKT Fulcrum Flame Two Tone Folding Pocket Knife Pivot Opening Satin AUS8 | US $20.50 | 1h 32m |
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Boker Folding Pocket Linerlock Field Knife Big Blade | US $14.00 | 1h 33m |
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Colt Knives New Carbon Fiber Handle Linerlock 325 | US $10.05 | 1h 34m |
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Gerber Profile Gut Hook Guthook Folding Pocket Knife | US $17.50 | 1h 34m |
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FOLDING POCKET KNIFES WHOLESALE LOT OF 5 KNIVES | US $15.99 | 1h 36m |
