44 What are features about it you like, vs features you dislike? Regarding the Compression Lock mechanism for folders, what are some of the upsides and downsides to this? From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. 2, the stop pin 12 is generally positioned directly above the tang 24, and thus provides the necessary obstacle to prevent the tang 24 from being driven upward when a significant force is applied to the blade upper edge 8. Why is the lock on the finger side of the scale for right handed. Is this because in your experience or opinion the back lock is more reliable and safer or is it because the compression lock gets in the way of a specific method of opening and closing said knife? I had a thought the other day, when I was thinking about trying a left handed pm2, it kind of occured to me. Thus as depicted by the arrow in this particular embodiment which identifies the respective direction of movement, when thumb pressure is applied to any part of the upper portion of the rotating lock mechanism 48 in a direction substantially normal to the longitudinal length of the handle, the tang 24 will become disengaged from the blade anvil 20. When the blade 4 is desired to be released from the first extended position of use, pressure is merely provided to the push button 44 which engages the lateral side of the locking mechanism 22, and pushes the tang 24 to the side of the blade and thus allowing the blade to rotate downward. 8, a top plan view is provided of the knife of FIG. 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When a force is applied to the upper edge of the knife blade, the tang of the knife locking mechanism is compressed between the anvil end of the heel end of the knife blade and the stop pin. More specifically, and as seen in FIGS. I think a lot of the desire for a compression lock on this knife is a really simple matter of preference outweighing function. I've felt it a few times but it's not that bad. 17, yet another alternative embodiment of the present locking mechanism is shown. Mostly on my G10 para 3. 9 is a front elevation view of a folding knife with the compression locking mechanism having a shape essentially the same as a knife handle, and with the blade shown in an extended position of use and both the front scale and rear scale removed for clarity; FIG. If you find yourself opening and closing your knife without cutting anything frequently, you'll probably love the compression lock. Blade Lock Detente Thus, in this embodiment, no additional handle piece, i.e., front scale 18 and rear scale 16, would be required to provide a functional folding knife with a compression locking mechanism. Furthermore, the compression locking mechanism 22 and associated locking tang 24 comprises one of the scales of the knife handle 14. 14 is a top elevation view of an alternative release mechanism used in conjunction with the locking mechanism 22 of the present invention. 10 represents a top plan view of the invention shown in FIG. It would be nice if a compression lock Millie were an option, along with the liner lock original. 7 and 8, an alternative embodiment of the present invention is provided. I would even say they’re both 100% safe when used properly. 4 is a top plan view of the folding knife of FIG. I use both and like them both for different reasons. 6 is a front elevation view of the knife in FIG. FIG. 12 is a front elevation view of the knife in FIG. I think it's one of spyderco's best designs. The upper drawing of FIG. A folding knife with compression locking mechanism, comprising: a knife blade having a front end, a heel end with an anvil, a cutting edge and an upper edge, said heel end rotatably interconnected to said front end of said handle, wherein said knife blade travels between a first extended position of use and a second closed position wherein said knife blade cutting edge is positioned substantially within said handle cavity; a stop pin interconnected to said handle proximate to an upper edge of said handle for engaging said heel end of said blade when said blade is in said first extended position of use; and. This is unavoidable with a liner lock. 12. 7 is a front elevation view of a folding knife with an alternative embodiment of the compression locking mechanism; FIG. Digital Photographs of various Folding Knife designs and components with locking mechanisms which were created by Mr. Melvin Pardue of Repton, Alabama. 15 is a top plan view of an alternative compression lock swivel release mechanism used for releasing the locking mechanism of the folding knife; FIG. Thus, the locking mechanism 22 can be used both to prevent the knife blade 4 from being inadvertently closed when in a first extended position of use as shown in FIG. I usually take them apart after the beach. 9 with the blade 4 in a closed position. Locking Mechanism Handle Lower Edge I have good liner locks, frame locks, and exactly one comp lock. To release the tang 24 from the blade anvil 20 of the knife blade, the thumb ramp 26 is moved outward to allow the tang 24 to disengage from the blade heel end 40, and thus permit the knife to rotate from a first extended position of use as shown to a second closed position. However, the description is not intended to limit the invention to only the form as disclosed herein. As seen in FIG. Upon opening of the knife blade to a first extended position of use, the forward or tang end of the leaf spring extends outwardly from the scale and behind the heel portion of the knife blade, thus preventing the knife blade from being closed without pushing the leaf spring liner lock to the side of the heel end of the knife blade, thus allowing rotation of the knife blade to the second closed position. The upper portion of the locking mechanism 22 comprises a thumb ramp 26 which is used to contact a user's thumb to engage and disengage the locking mechanism tang 24. More specifically a sliding button release 50 is shown which allows the locking mechanism tang 24 to be slidingly engaged between the blade anvil 20 and the stop pin 12. It'll just push it out. I am a supporter of the liner lock on the Millie. I have minor lock stick issues with mine. Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most! 2 shows the positioning of the tang 24 and the blade anvil 20 with the stop pin 12 removed for clarity.