In the market for a new folding utility knife but want to learn more about the lock types before you buy one? Let this be your guide. Liner Locks In a liner lock, there is a spring bar that’s a part of the liner that swings inward and wedges under the blade, holding it open. Pros: Liner locks are cheap to produce, and very common. They can be opened and closed with one hand....

There are many highlights in any collection that represents CIVIVI. If you are looking for a new CIVIVI pocket knife for your collection, you’ll have to decide between heavy hitters like the Praxis, Altus, Faeger, Voidflare, Noctis, and Shakan, among many others. But there’s one model that continuously rises to the top. While it should need no introduction, it’s the CIVIVI...