A common enough mechanism among lock types is a Spyderco compression lock. This locking mechanism is an essential feature in most Spyderco pocket knives, and it’s only wise to familiarize yourself with it. So, what is a compression lock? And why is a compression lock a reasonably common feature in most blades? Let us find out. What Is a Compression Lock? The compression lock is a proprietary Spyderco lock and has an almost similar operating mechanism…