Videos tagged with Locking Mechanism

This comprehensive review of the 10 best EDC knives for 2026, presented with high authority, highlights modern trends in practical, design-focused tools. The analysis covers a range of knives from lightweight options like the Benchmade Bugout to robust choices such as the Zero Tolerance 0350, detailing their materials, locking mechanisms, and intended uses for everyday preparedness and problem-solving.

This video reviews five budget-friendly knives suitable for everyday carry (EDC), defining 'budget' as costing no more than 2-4 hours of an individual's pay. The presenter highlights the Chavez Red Tanto X-Lock for its unique X-lock mechanism and D2 steel, the Artisan Colory Orthodox V2 for its cleaver-style blade and AR-RPM9 steel, the Kaiser Trestle Slipjoint for its premium materials like Damascus steel and titanium, the Kaiser Mini Bulldog for its clutch lock and S45VN steel, and the Benchmade Mini Tagged Out as a higher-end budget option with CPM 154 steel.

This video reviews six unique knives, focusing on their design, materials, and intended use. It covers folding knives like the Artisan Cutlery Simoon with its unique crossbar lock, the Daily Carry Co. 1911 styled after the iconic pistol, and the Love Concepts Baxter with its well-executed micarta. Fixed blades are represented by the Tactica K220 search and rescue knife featuring a twist-lock sheath and the Toor Shifter T with its robust M4 steel blade. The TRM Bulldog Rev B is highlighted as an upgraded American-made option.

This guide details the operation of a vintage WWII 40mm Bofors ammunition storage container, demonstrating how to open, unload, reload, and secure the container. The process involves manipulating wing-nut fasteners and a central locking arm. The demonstration is performed with a high level of authority, likely from a museum or professional collector, emphasizing proper handling of vintage military hardware.

This video reviews five EDC knives priced between $50 and $100, highlighting their features, blade steels, and value. The presenter, Marine X, offers personal insights and comparisons, focusing on practicality, fidget factor, and overall quality for everyday carry. The selection includes knives from Remit, Buck, Kershaw, Coast, and KUUi, with a special mention for the Kaiser Drop Bear as a standout fidget knife if found under $100.

This product spotlight video from Brownells features Steven from Kinetic Development Group showcasing their innovative Sidelok Mounts. These quick-detach (QD) optics mounts are highlighted for their unique locking mechanism that ensures a secure fit and return-to-zero capability. The video delves into the design, independent clamps, easy side-loading operation, and built-in safety features of the Sidelok system, also touching on additional innovations and concluding thoughts.

This guide details a tactical demonstration of Tekto knives' penetration capabilities using a synthetic ballistic skull. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, assesses the effectiveness of OTF Automatic and folding knife models, including the Tekto Badger, A5 Spry, and A3 Delta. The host, exhibiting high authority and expertise in tactical gear, confirms the knives' ability to penetrate the skull and the durability of their locking mechanisms, highlighting the S35VN and D2 blade steels.

This video from Tactical Rifleman, featuring instructor Karl Erickson, demonstrates effective door breaching techniques. It covers common mistakes like kicking hollow doors and emphasizes proper foot placement for leverage. The guide also introduces the 'Master Key,' a specialized shotgun for professional breaching, highlighting its use for destroying locking mechanisms. Erickson's authoritative instruction is evident through his practical demonstration and tactical gear.

This guide details the deployment and use of the Romanian Folding Shovel, drawing from expert demonstrations. It covers unfolding the shovel, locking the head in various configurations (straight, 90-degree pick/hoe), and utilizing its serrated edge for cutting tasks. The demonstration highlights the tool's durability and versatility for survival and tactical applications.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to choosing an EDC pocket knife, emphasizing that the best knife is one that satisfies individual needs. It categorizes users into 'handy,' 'clumsy,' 'everyday carry,' 'backcountry,' and 'tactical bro' to help determine appropriate knife features, materials, and price points. The speaker, identifying as an 'EDC peasant and chief,' stresses functionality and personal fit over specific brands or gimmicks, advising viewers to consider their usage habits and personal definition of self.

This video demonstrates a highly experimental and dangerous technique for opening a 100-year-old safe using a combination of dynamite and an M67 fragmentation grenade. The process, led by Edwin Sarkissian, involves carefully placing the explosives inside the safe and setting a timer for detonation. The aftermath reveals the safe completely destroyed, with detailed inspection of the debris and the internal locking mechanism. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be replicated due to extreme risks.

In this demonstration, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics tests the security of a Sentry Safe by firing 168 rounds of 7.62x39mm from a full-auto AK-47. The expert-level test focuses on the safe's hinge, ultimately revealing that sustained full-auto fire can compromise its structural integrity, allowing the door to be easily pried open. The video highlights the safe's construction, including its steel skin and fireproofing insulation, and demonstrates a destructive entry technique.