CJRB Locust J1951 Guide: Button Lock Safety Switch EDC
The CJRB Locust J1951 is a button-lock EDC folder that takes its lines from a mid-century combat knife and adds something most button locks do not have: a separate safety switch. It is also the ent...
Artisan Cutlery Revel Family Guide: Frame Lock vs Button Lock
The Artisan Cutlery Revel is a Ray Laconico design that has quietly grown into one of the most versatile families in the catalog: seven live editions built around a single 3.54-inch clip-point plat...
Artisan Cutlery Holm Buying Guide: AR-RPM9 to S90V
Some knife families are built around one blade shape, and the Artisan Cutlery Holm is exactly that: a wharncliffe, button-lock folder that has quietly grown into a ten-configuration family with a $...
Artisan Cutlery Andromeda Review: M390 Button Lock Folder
The Artisan Cutlery Andromeda is the brand's newest collaboration with designer Ray Laconico, the mind behind some of Artisan's most celebrated minimal folders. It pairs Laconico's signature organi...
Knife Lock Types Explained: Liner Lock, Frame Lock, Button Lock, and More
Why Knife Locks MatterA locking mechanism is what keeps a folding knife's blade securely open during use. Without a reliable lock, the blade could fold unexpectedly, causing injury. Modern folding ...
Pocket Knife Lock Types: A Complete Guide to Frame Locks, Liner Locks, and Button Locks
Why Lock Types Matter in Pocket KnivesThe locking mechanism is one of the most important features of any folding pocket knife. A reliable lock ensures that the blade stays securely open during use ...