Military Linear Lock system

[Mancer]

Hi guys, I thought Id ask you pll since I havent got my Mil as of yet and alot of you do.

Ive read a number of posts saying the only really downside of the Mil is the Linear Locking system, then again Ive also read that it is very strong and up to the job, so what Id like to ask is, has the Military's Locking system ever broken on the job?

Or is this just something people want changed just incase.



Secondaly Im not really clued up to well on the various systems around (learning as I go along) but would this new "compression locks" release switch be located where it is at present (on the underside near the front) or would it be like the Chinook on the spine with a lill "metal switch" that unlocks it.



Reason I ask is I like the idea of the unlock mechanism on the Military for easy 1 handed closing.



Many thanx for the info



MaNcEr



It's Time To Kick @$$ 'N Chew Bubble Gum

[mundele]

I think you mean liner lock, not linear lock.

[Brian_Turner]

The liner lock in general (as opposed to the liner lock on the Military specifically) has many critics. There is no denying that there are stronger locks. Personally, I find the lock to be more than acceptible, and have never had one fail me on any of my knives. The Military's lock is particularly good.

The compression lock's release is located on the knife's back, and with some practice, it can be closed one handed pretty easily

[Mancer]

Yes mundele it was a typo from typing the post out too quickly not watching what I was doing, point is Im sure on all IQ levels anyone caught one what I was saying, too Brian thanx alot for post, Im disapointed that it would shift to te back as in my opionion one thing I likked of the Mil design was the system on the front.

Thanx for the reply

MaNcEr

It's Time To Kick @$$ 'N Chew Bubble Gum

[DEON]

The compression lock is actually situated at the pivot end of the knife but with access to the lock on the spine of the handle. I am very impressed with compression lock on my Gunting.

I am also very impressed with the liner lock on my Mil (which I have had for the last 2 years and I recently bought another one). The Spyderco range of knives also has a safety feature built in, in the form of a choil (if that is the correct word) that will contact your index finger(instead of the cutting edge contacting your finger) in the event that the lock accidently disengages.

I really would not worry about the durability or the quality of the liner lock on a Mil.

Edited by - DEON on 5/15/2001 1:08:01 AM

[ftkinney]

how do you feel about the wenger liner lock?

FTK

[The Stare]

I "second" FTK's question, and really welcome it. On another thread, just a few minutes ago, somebody wrote something that indicated the Wegner had a lockback, and I was pretty sure it was a liner lock. Am definitely buying the Wegner, just would like to have as much reassurance as possible, I guess.

Stare

[DEON]

FTK & Stare

The Wegner definately has a liner lock.

The reports I read mostly indicated that the users of the Wegner are very happy with the knife.

I had one large and one small for about 4 - 6 months (about 18 monts to 2 years ago) and got rid of it because the Liner Lock Bar moved over just to quickly (due to wear) for my liking but this is not saying much as I might have had ones that was not perfect.

The liner lock on the Mil works with an "eccentric pivot pin" system that allows for adjustment of the liner lock to blade fit if there is undue wear on the locking bar.I have a friend who has had his Mil for about a year longer than I have mine and he uses his a lot more and the lock on the Mil is still very good (and it has not yet needed an adjustment). The locking bar and ramp design on the Mil seems to be very different from the ones on the Wegners that I had.

I think (imho) that the liner lock on the Mil is most probably the best you will get on a production knife and better than many on a custom. The locks on the Wegners (at least the ones I had - it might be that it has been upgraded since) are not on par wth that of the Mil.

[Carlos]

Current production Wegners have been upgraded with the improved arc ramp, though they still don't have the eccentric pivot pin.

[Robert Martin]

if problems develope with in the wenger locking mechinism due to wear can that be sent back and repaired or replaced?

[Brian_Turner]

I've had a large Wegner for over 2 years now, and it is probably my most carried knife. The lock definitely conveys confidence. Mine locks up dead center, and has never moved, despite all of my Spyder-drop openings and other flicking.

[sal]

Hi Deon. Welcome to the Spyderco forum.

sal

[DEON]

Sal, thanks for the welcome - I am especially glad that we have a MBC forum.