Ball Bearing Lock, why not on more knives?

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atv223
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Ball Bearing Lock, why not on more knives?

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Curious why the ball bearing lock isn't on more knives then the Manix? I'm guessing people don't like it since the Manix also has a back lock version. I really like the ball bearing lock on my Manix.
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Re: Ball Bearing Lock, why not on more knives?

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Sorry, posted this in the wrong forum. Please delete
Angela007
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Re: Ball Bearing Lock, why not on more knives?

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Springs can break. There are a lot of moving parts. They require a hyper-delicate adjustment of the pivot to balance blade play with a smooth action.
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Re: Ball Bearing Lock, why not on more knives?

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Angela007 wrote:
Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:20 am
Springs can break. There are a lot of moving parts. They require a hyper-delicate adjustment of the pivot to balance blade play with a smooth action.
Are there any designs for an unbreakable spring that does not wear out due to metal fatigue that you know of?
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