#Liner Lock
Liner lock reviewed with mechanism breakdown, strength tests and deployment smoothness. KnivesNews covers stainless steel and titanium liner lock folders, popular models and buying guides for liner lock EDC enthusiasts.
First Look: The Bestechman CICADA'S WING-TL — The EDC Community's Favorite Just Got a Lock Upgrade
Some knives earn a following. The Bestechman CICADA'S WING earned a community. When it first launched, it quietly became one of those budget knives that reviewe...
THE CICADA'S WING, REIMAGINED: Bestechman Unveils the CICADA'S WING-TL
Sometimes, the best designs don't need reinvention — they need refinement. That's the philosophy behind the CICADA'S WING-TL , Bestechman 's newest release and ...
Bestechman Announces New Release: CICADA'S WING-TL — Launching September 24
The Cicada Evolves: A Beloved EDC Classic Reborn with a Top Liner Lock, Bestechman is proud to announce the next generation of one of its most beloved everyday ...
Zyac Z01S: A Titanium Folder Whose Handle Shrinks While the Blade Stays Open
Zyac's Z01S folder collapses its handle while the blade is open, adds a second lock for the short grip, and runs a 208 mm overall length on an M390 blade.
CIVIVI Guile at $70: 2.87 Ounces of 14C28N That Punches Above Its Price
CIVIVI's Guile puts a 3.25-inch 14C28N Wharncliffe in a 2.87 oz frame for $70. The action is the story, and the small choil is the catch.
CIVIVI Estoc: A 4.1-Inch Flipper Named After the Sword That Had No Edge
CIVIVI's new Estoc takes its name from a sword with no edge at all, then adds one. 4.1 inches of Nitro-X7, 3.58 oz, liner lock, under $100.
Button Liner Lock, Step Lock, Top Liner Lock: The Names Brands Now Put on Locks
Kizer, Vosteed, Bestechman and KAI all sell locks under their own names. Here is what those names describe, what they do not, and how to compare them.
Fox Karambit 479 SW: Two Ordinary Jobs Make the Hawkbill Worth Carrying
The Fox Karambit 479 SW is a 3.1-inch N690 hawkbill in black G10 with an Emerson Wave. Reviewers find it surprisingly good at envelopes and tape, and stiff on…
Bestechman Cicada's Wing-TL BMK24-T-1: A Push Button That Trips a Liner Lock
Bestechman's $109 Cicada's Wing-TL puts a push button on a liner lock and wraps it in blue glow carbon fiber, holding a 3.15-inch 14C28N folder to 2.75 ounces.
Tenable Pelican XL B0018A1: Glow-in-the-Dark G10 Meets Nitro-V at $69.89
Tenable launches the Pelican XL B0018A1, a Kmaxrom Design folder with a 3.5-inch black TiCN Nitro-V blade and glow-in-the-dark green G10 scales at $69.89.
Bestech DUOZ BG65G Puts Ostap Hel's Geometry Into a $69.90 Damascus Folder
Bestech's new DUOZ BG65G brings Ostap Hel's golden-ratio design language to the budget BG line, with a 3.34-inch acid-etched Damascus blade and olive wood scal…
CIVIVI Ryson-E: Sam Tran's Harpoon Tip Lands at $69
CIVIVI's Ryson-E puts Sam Tran's harpoon profile on a 3.28-ounce liner lock for $69.40. What the specs actually deliver, and what they do not.
Kubey Ceyx KU335D Brings a Blackout Tanto to the Budget EDC Scene
Kubey has added a blackout edition to its Ceyx line: a 2.95-inch darkwashed D2 tanto with black G10 scales, ceramic bearing pivot and a $50 price tag.
Kizer Agressor V3629: Assassin Knives' $48 Front Flipper in 154CM and 3V
Kizer's Agressor V3629 puts Assassin Knives' drop point on a 7.4-inch front flipper, with 154CM at $48.30 or CPM 3V at $62.30.
Kansept Link T1068H3: A $70 Top Liner Lock With Three Ways to Open
The Kansept Link T1068H3 takes Johnathan Shaw's Triple Stripe design to $69.99 with 14C28N steel, a top liner lock and three deployment options.
Vosteed Vombat A4109: 14C28N, a Clip Point and Swappable Scales for $69
The Vosteed Vombat A4109 adds a clip point option and 14C28N steel to the compact crossbar-lock line, with quick-swap Micarta or G10 scales for $69.
Tenable Bömbur T1054A9: A 214-Gram D2 Tank in Halloween Trim
The Tenable Bömbur T1054A9 pairs a 5 mm blackwash D2 blade with a titanium-backed handle and a spiderweb print, limited to 300 numbered pieces at $85.89.
Kansept Lucero T2156A1: A 2.25-Ounce Damascus Liner Lock for $89.89
Kansept's Lucero T2156A1 puts a 2.56-inch Damascus reverse tanto and 80S camo carbon fiber handle on a 2.25-ounce liner lock designed by Sean Nemeth for $89.89.
CIVIVI Mini Praxis C18026C-6: The Budget Favorite Gets a Blue Canvas Micarta Treatment
CIVIVI's Mini Praxis C18026C-6 brings blue canvas micarta and satin D2 to one of the best budget EDC folders on the market at $37.35.
Tenable Rango B1120A1: A Sheepsfoot EDC With a Mohawk Flipper
Tenable sits in the same Chinese production ecosystem as WE and CIVIVI , and the brand's recent strategy has been to publish designer collaborations at prices i...
Kansept Lichen T2091A1: Derek Sharon's 154CM Bolster Lock
Kansept 's release calendar has been crowded this fall, but the Lichen stands out for a quieter reason: it is one of the few knives in the company's lineup that...
CIVIVI Ryson-E Brings a Sam Tran Design Down to $69
CIVIVI 's release schedule has become one of the most reliable engines in the production knife world, and one of the more interesting entries in the current bat...
WE Knife Suisei: Dew Hara's Reverse Tanto With a Carbon Fiber Core
WE Knife 's collaboration roster has always leaned toward Japanese makers, and the Suisei adds another name to that list: Dew Hara . The designer's signature is...
DUNDEE: A Bowie Knife, Rewritten for Everyday Carry
In the classic 1980s film Crocodile Dundee , the iconic Bowie knife captured the imagination of a generation — rugged, bold, and brimming with character. So whe...
Kershaw Blur 1670NBSW: Ken Onion's Iconic EDC Folder Drops to Half Price at Blade HQ
There are a handful of knife designers whose work transcends the industry and becomes genuinely iconic, and Ken Onion is undoubtedly one of them. His collaborat...
Civivi Elite Tessera Crossbar-Lock Knife Arrives for Preorder
Civivi 's second Elite-series folder, the Tessera, pairs a crossbar lock and CPM S35VN blade with machined aluminum handles — preorders open at $137, shipping b...
New Release: CIVIVI Brr15 Features Liner Lock
CIVIVI introduces the Brr15, a new addition to their lineup positioned for mid-range EDC users. Whether you're an everyday carry enthusiast, a tactical user, or...
Vosteed Porcupine- Top Liner Lock: 14C28N Steel with G10 Handle
Vosteed introduces the Porcupine- Top Liner Lock, a new addition to their lineup positioned for mid-range EDC users. Whether you're an everyday carry enthusiast...