The Ritter Rsk was my first thought, back on Page 1. But the smaller version is $160, a bit out of
Smaug
's stated price range.
I do need to correct you (Smaug) on something.
Hogue did not "copy" the Axis Lock. The RSK was manufactured by Benchmade, in collaboration with Ritter, from 2004 to 2016, when Benchmade decided they did no want to continue the deal.
In 2016, Benchmade's patent on the mechanism of the Axis Lock expired. This means that anybody can now use the mechanical arrangement which makes up the Axis Lock.
Benchmade continues to hold legal ownership of the
name "Axis Lock". The name of the lock on the new Hogue/Ritter RSK is the "ABLE Lock". A fine distinction I grant you, but Doug is a standup guy, and he would never operate outside of the law (at least, not without a very good reason).
It's difficult to convey tone of voice over the Internet, so I don't want anybody to think that I'm talking down or patronizing. I want people who read this to have as much information as possible.