Betty

My knives tend to see only gentle use, cutting string and packages. I've had two liner-lock failures where the lock would fail to engage after repeated attempts - a Benchamde Mini-Stryker and a Microtech Mini-Socom. Both knives are well-made knives that had years of decent service behind them.

- When you purchase a liner lock knife, have it in your hands so you can inspect the liner lock before purchase. Make sure the liner lock snaps crisply right in the middle of the back end of the blade where it's supposed to.

- Many people like to test the lock by tapping the tip or spine down on a surface (I use a magazine on a table so the tip won't chip). Keep fingers out of the way. If the lock is weak, it will disengage. I did that to a Camillus Cuda, and it failed miserably. It had a very thin, weak liner lock for that size knife.

- Keep the knife clean of debris like lint. Check it constantly.

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cockedlocked01

As you pull the knife out of your pocket, you can pull back on the axis lock stud, & the movement of you hand as you bring the knife out will open the blade, then you let go of the axis stud. It can be quicker than an A/O, because you have to pull the knife out & then open it. It can be comparable to a waved knife w/o possibley tearing your pants (Not to mention having to pull out a wave just right).

As to the original post, I'm not familiar with the CRKT as a folder, but the ZT 0400 is a great knife.

Also, some knives are frame locks, which is typically much thicker than a liner lock. For an inexpensive one, check out Kershaws Junkyard Dog I. Not a bad knife for about $30 & with a frame lock.

Good luck.

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rangerman2003

this is the knife I carry around for everyday defense... I use a cheap folder for boxes and such, this doesnt get pulled out of concealment except when its "go time"

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