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Rifles are more effective, but we carry pistols because it's more convenient.
Fixed blades are beefier, but we carry folders because it's more convenient.
Either way you'll be going against the stop pin in all likelyhood - and it's not going to over an extended period of time. Compare the lock bar on a Kershaw to say, a CRKT M16 - there's no comparison in the thickness of the locking bar. Do the same with an Axis lock, vs. a liner. Look at how deep the notch is on a quality lock back. I really don't see a quality, $50+ knife lock failing if you use it as a knife, and not a mallet or wedge. Toss in that 99%+ of all forces on the blade are not going against the lock, but against the stop pin, and I think that most people look at the lock for the wrong reason.
I carry a SOG Visionary, which has a knock-off axis lock to keep the blade in place. I'd love to get a waved Spyderco Endura with plain edge - but in all seriousness, when it comes to a self defense with a knife - my first, primary plan of action is get away from the blade and draw my gun. The knife fight is the last thing I want any part of.
I don't do liner locks or frame locks - I don't like putting my finger infront of the blade to take off the lock.
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