Years ago, I gave Ms. Okie her current EDC blade: a CRKT Kit Carson M-16 with a 3” unserrated, black spear-point blade. She loves the all-steel construction, ease of opening, shape, size, etc., but the liner lock makes it a giant NO GO at her station.
About a year ago, she discovered my Benchmade 940. She likes its Axis lock and heft but it’s too bulky or she would have gladly made off with my spare. I got her a Benchmade Mini Bugout for its Axis lock and slightly slimmer profile, but again, NO GO—too bulky.
A few minutes ago, I showed her a slip-joint Buck. She liked it but then she literally held up her CRKT M-16, sang its praises, and cursed the liner lock—again.
Teaching her to love the liner lock is a complete fucking impossibility: she’s an Irish Catholic RN O-6 with 29 years of service, so she’s used to bending reality to her wishes. She’s a lot like Chuck Norris in that respect.
I need a non-locking CRKT M-16 or the equivalent. Price is not really a consideration: buy once, cry once, etc.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Okie John