Liner lock pocket knife: safe and reliable

Big advantage!

A major advantage of the liner lock is the security it provides during use. The blade remains firmly in place, minimising the risk of unintentional folding. This system offers considerable ease of use, as it is easy to operate with one hand.

Small disadvantage

When unlocking the blade, your finger will be quite close to the sharp edge of your knife. This happens because the lockbar must be operated with the finger to close the blade. Although a detent ball provides some resistance before the blade closes completely, the user must be careful to avoid injury. Despite this small drawback, the liner lock remains popular because of its excellent balance between security, ease of operation and cost.

How it works: detent ball

In knives with a frame lock or liner lock a detent ball is crucial for the locking mechanism. The detent ball is a small ball bearing made from steel or ceramics. It ensures the knife won't accidentally open when it should be closed. As the detent ball falls into the hole when the knife is closed, the knife will stay closed.