How to disassemble and maintain the 'Recoil Lock' CJRB Kicker (with first impressions) 

I think he said assemble

irorules , LOL...

Nah. I don't want to talk to a scientist. Y'all motherfuckers lying, and gettin me pissed. /ICP's bold "I'm too dumb to understand how things work and get angry if someone tries to explain" stance.

Check out Civivi if you havent yet. Best budget blades by far!

Alexander Bertallo Benchmade Anthem doesn’t have omegas either

Thing looks like a bitch to take apart!

I won’t take my benchmades apart because of the omega springs

@@carsandgaming1734 the Benchmade Anthem is a masterpiece... exeptional... and they "fixed" the omega spring "problem" out of necessity... But this Beauty is out of my price range, and that's ok;)

But if you are doing a draw cut and the lock disengages, the drawing action will keep the blade open

Andre Mirzabekov solid inexpensive knife

I had one when they came out. They are ok but better options for the money imo. Check out Civivis where you will get the most for your $$

Good to know.

Yet I own both the Kicker and Crag with the recoil lock and I have no issues. I also have looked at a few that friends have purchased and theirs also work well. I do understand what you are referring to but it isn't very hard to run a checkering file on this if need be. Maybe I am just a really lucky person and have good ones. I do also know you want to keep the pivot kinda snug. It makes it easier to flip , when the pivot is too loose it feels like a super weak detent. I collect all sorts of knives and I really like innovative designs and really go after these kind of knives. I am not saying this is better than Benchmades Axis lock , but I also feel it is a worthy lock to own. Over time these become smooth and easy to operate. Where Ganzo did copy the Axis lock they use stronger omega springs. They take some real time to break in and never become as smooth as Benchmade..

No, I don't think so. Sliding bar, axis-style Locks have all the strength needed for daily life.

The tests I've seen of the original Axis lock design put it pretty near the top for sheer lock strength, just below the Tri-Ad and Compression locks and on-par/slightly ahead of the Ball Bearing lock. I'll give you that this is a different company and a slightly modified design, but those mods don't seem to affect the actual lockup.

I wouldn't say zero reason. The axis lock, and locks like it (compression, ball bearing, etc), allow you to close the blade without putting your fingers anywhere near the cutting edge, and are ambidextrous, which is handy not only for lefties, but also if you need to close your knife with your off hand. Both of these points are definite advantages compared to the "standard" frame/liner lock configuration. The Axis lock is also generally considered stronger than frame/liner locks, although for 99% of edc knife users thats irrelevant.

Overrated🤔 As compared to what? Compare a Benchmade knife to a Corvette😎 Overrated? As compared to what? It's not a Porsche, and it's not a Toyota or a Nissan🤠 Zero reason to use it🤨 Are you a slipjoint fanatic? It works well. So how and why would you want to replace it😶 But really ... did you actually try it? If you haven't and if you can't spare the money for a Benchmade knife (I would recommend the Mini Presidio II - not the prettiest knife but excellent value) then you should try one of the many Ganzo knives that come with the axis-style 'G-lock' (stronger springs than on the real thing, but still easy to actuate) or if you don't want to go Chinese then maybe the Asher Knives Centri or Nomad could work for you (or perhaps a SOG Terminus XR🤫 Or if for some reason you just don't like Benchmade, Hogue seems to do very well with their able-lock👊).