Is the handle actually stainless steel or aluminum? Also, it looks like from the pics that it is a liner lock, NOT frame lock as the description says
785781
It is a frame lock. The lock is part of the frame not a separate liner. The handle is stainless steel. Fabulous EDC knife.
785782
The outer plates are a matte black finished stainless steel. The inner frame is bare stainless and the part that springs over to lock up the knife. It's sort of a liner lock in that the entire thickness of the handle does not spring inward to lock the blade like it does, for example, on the Kershaw Chive.
785783
The 1660SWBLK has aluminum scales over stainless steel liner. It is a liner lock, not a frame lock. The 1660ST has stainless steel handle with frame lock. It just depends which Leek you are talking about.
1258391
Jason, yes it is stainless steel. The handle does have two plastic parts where your fingers touch the handle to prevent heat transfer.
508931
I am pretty positive about the one I had bought....metal frame with a plastic handle. The handle looks like wood but it is actually plastic.
892330
Mine is solid as a rock heavy duty but liner lock barely locks-I don't trust it.
1927639
I don't have the pan in front of me, but the company website says aluminum. I'm not sure if there any any other materials in the base. The handle is stainless steel and rubber.
1751228
this lock is going to rust over time, it holds up well but is not made of stainless steel or brass. If you want a rust proof lock I would think a brass lock would be better.
864638
It's tin. Maybe they mean "stainless" as in doesn't stain, not as in stainless steel. I am quite happy with it although initially I did not like the wobbliness of the turn handle relative to others I have had. But it works very well despite that and I feel I got my money's worth.
1635108
The handle itself is plastic but it is attached to a metal brace that is also the clamp with a non-slip pad. After fives years it's never worked itself loose when the surface is cleaned and properly dry
1227193
The handle is aluminum. There are some other plastic parts, but they are durable. I have used one on my wood floors for a year.
493541
It's not stainless steel. It's either aluminum or aluminum alloy. I can't tell the difference. Hope this help.
1530787
It's made out of aluminum with a stainless steel handle. We're very pleased.
925828
So, the handle is either "solid stainless steel," "metal and rubber-like plastic on one side," "metal insert on one side . . . but plastic on the other three," "metal with a rubber coating for grip," "metal," or "plastic, and very weak." Thanks, folks!
737804
The basket is magnetic, indicating that it is stainless steel and not aluminum. However a magnet does not stick to the basket lid or the perk tube so these parts could not be definitively identified as stainless steel.
229751
My understanding is that a "liner lock" is not a part of the knife's scale, or gripping surface. A "liner lock" is a lock that is part of the liner of the scale or grip. This lock is technically a "frame lock", where the titanium handle has been shaped so that the scale itself is used to lock the knife. I'm afraid I don't know where you got the $50 difference from; is that price for a different version of the "Sage"? If so, I suspect it's like comparing apples and oranges - each version of the Sage is a Salute to a different Innovation in folding knives, so it really depends on whether you want a liner lock or a frame lock. My understanding is that a "liner lock" is not a part of the knife's scale, or gripping surface. A "liner lock" is a lock that is part of the liner of the scale or grip. This lock is technically a "frame lock", where the titanium handle has been shaped so that the scale itself is used to lock the knife. I'm afraid I don't know where you got the $50 difference from; is that price for a different version of the "Sage"? If so, I suspect it's like comparing apples and oranges - each version of the Sage is a Salute to a different Innovation in folding... » Read More My understanding is that a "liner lock" is not a part of the knife's scale, or gripping surface. A "liner lock" is a lock that is part of the liner of the scale or grip. This lock is technically a "frame lock", where the titanium handle has been shaped so that the scale itself is used to lock the knife. I'm afraid I don't know where you got the $50 difference from; is that price for a different version of the "Sage"? If so, I suspect it's like comparing apples and oranges - each version of the Sage is a Salute to a different Innovation in folding knives, so it really depends on whether you want a liner lock or a frame lock. « Show Less
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i put the strongest magnet i have on the frame and handle. the frame is aluminum. the handle is mostly aluminum but has something else in it because the magnet is slightly attracted to it but won't stay attached.
445741
I think the whole thing (besides the plastic handle) is stainless steel, based on its description from all the sites I looked at.
2203825
This knife is a liner lock and is mis-described in the text. They do make a frame lock knife and this isn't it. I have both. I personally prefer the frame lock to the liner lock, as it seems stronger.