Which type of knives do you prefer?

[Benner]

I'm not on the list. I like a good framelock! 

You are now. 

I hope you don't mind Teofilo, but I have added the frame lock to the list and that gets my vote. 

[Nutznboltz]

I'm currently into axis locks now ,  there's different variations by different makers but they're basically the same. 

I agree frame locks are much stronger than liner locks, but what do you guys think about an LAWKs aided liner such as what CRKT offers.   CRKT claims the convenience of a folder with the strength of a fixed blade and no chance of lock failure.
I have a M16-13Z with the auto LAWKs and it seems rock solid.

[Flash]

Can you add Slipjoint as an option.?  As thats the only type I can legally carry here, I would have to go with that.

Otherwise it would be a Fixed blade but only when I am in the "sticks" as then I can justify having it 

[Benner]

Can you add Slipjoint as an option.?  As thats the only type I can legally carry here, I would have to go with that.

Otherwise it would be a Fixed blade but only when I am in the "sticks" as then I can justify having it 

I have added it, but I suppose as this thread was about locks I should have done it as "No lock". 

[Flash]

Benner, I am being very precise here but a Slipjoint works on a Friction lock or even a tension lock via a backspring, metal tension, metal memory etc etc.

So technically a slipjoint still has a "lock" 

[Benner]

Benner, I am being very precise here but a Slipjoint works on a Friction lock or even a tension lock via a backspring, metal tension, metal memory etc etc.

So technically a slipjoint still has a "lock" 

If you're saying that then, it must be illegal to EDC. 

[Flash]

No I am not. By definition there is no mechanism involved to release the blade, no button, no lever no catch etc etc therefore its legal.

I wonder what would happen if someone made a slippie with one hell of a friction hold 

[Benner]

No I am not. By definition there is no mechanism involved to release the blade, no button, no lever no catch etc etc therefore its legal.

I wonder what would happen if someone made a slippie with one hell of a friction hold 

You can tell you're a copper.   

Just so it is made very clear to everyone, slip-joints are NOT locking blades.  I was only being picky above for a joke as this "argument" can come up often on knife forums and such.

[Craig]

I went with slip joint as a lot of the time it's all I can justify carrying.  I'd probably go with a liner lock if UK law was different.

[Leatherman123]

I LOVE the axis lock.. I have had experience with many other locking mechanisms and the axis is by far my favorite! 

[NeitherExtreme]

I voted slip. They're non offensive, traditional, easy to close, and very functional (if you're sensible about your cutting). Of course they're not a proper "lock" (but neither is a fixed blade), and if I had to choose a lock it would be a well done lockback, ie Delica.

[Flash]

Another plus for the Sliipie is that it teaches safe knife handling.  This habit is one worth getting into.  True locks can't teach this as you always have that insurance

[Grant Lamontagne]

There's a Spyderco that uses magnets to lock the blade open.  I wonder how that would be looked at in the UK?  Technically it has no mechanical doodadery that holds the blade open, so would it be viewed as a slip joint?

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[Roadie]

There's a Spyderco that uses magnets to lock the blade open.  I wonder how that would be looked at in the UK?  Technically it has no mechanical doodadery that holds the blade open, so would it be viewed as a slip joint?

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Can it be folded without doing anything but folding it?

[Benner]

That's the T-Mag and it is legal edc.