How still is the lock spring ? I just got one recently, and mine is kinda stiff. Does it need to be broken in more, or was yours softer to begin with?
892563
Its stiff at first, then it opens and closes smoothly. It does require a little hand strength. Now mine opens and closes smooth and easy.
892564
I got mine recently as well , and yes is still stiff , I use both hands to close it . Hope will go smother later , anyway is not bothering me . Better stiff than to easy to close . I like the knife and I think that stiffness will go smoother after it will be used more , we will see. Is a great knife . Take care
892565
I need to open and close my knife one handed. It didn't work for me so I sent it back. It was a shame because I really liked the knife.
892566
I suppose you mean how "stiff" is the lock spring? Since it is absolutely still in mine. Anyway, it is not a gravity knife and isn't going to become one. It is a lock designed for hard use as a lock and so, it's not ever going to be a fast knife. But if it's too stiff in breaking down, it's got a burr on it. Send it back. Mine is pretty smooth but not like a liner lock. It's a cam lock that works on a spring loaded mechanical block, like a door lock.
892567
Mine was solid and smooth right out of the box. I would give yours time to get broken in before doing anything.
917210
Have mine for months now... rock solid. There is no movement in the locked postition at all.
1808454
I would agree with the other posters. Send it back and get another, that has to be a fluke. Mine is solid as a rock. I have been very happy with it.
1696845
Hello Carol, no trick. Ours was fairly easy for awhile, then got very stiff. I think that's what may have caused our to crack, try to twist it to turn off. How long have you had yours?
1150381
Mine was a little stiff at first as well, but make sure you're using a twisting motion more than a sliding-up motion.
1099077
Sorry - I don't know how to fix this. Mine is not bent but rarely will flip up and lock the slide back - are you sure it's not just flipped up? It's easy to do when you are pulling the slide back because it takes so much force to pull it back. Sorry I can't be more help!
3205
Glad to hear it got better. I knew it was firm, but not too bad. Mine is pretty soft now too.
2261262
Check to make sure their is nothing stuck between the locking mechanism and the frame. Also make sure when unlocking to fully press down on the locking mechanism, it may be jammed. I hope this helps good luck
1388436
This was my issue. The spring is very right. You have to make sure you assembled it correctly with the dial in front. Then you should be able to just lean back, but mine won't. As I said the spring is too tight. I do not know how to contact the company and I can't remove the base to send it back. So i'm stuck.
430785
my newest replacement is having the same issue. I have to use a screwdriver or something to push in the lock if I've used it hard. Im going to take mine apart and see if theres a molding edge or something that needs filed off.
296272
Mine almost got stuck. The release lever is a bit flimsy but with care, it works. Rather stiff though...
376104
Mine was very stiff at first and I was ready to send it back but I kept trying and it finally twisted and extend. I really like mine and used it a lot last winter.
1880988
I bought this Rack and I am VERY DISSAPONTED! The hitch Lock will not work. everytime I turn key, it will only turn so far and it just springs back open. I think the lock is broke! It is ALWAYS OPEN. THen after 20 minutes of messing with it one of the Keys BROKE! Has anyone else had this proble with the lock being open instead of closed when off?
837290
I have not had that problem, is the lever loose? mine is spring loaded. sorryis it the right size shaft?
1870393
I have not had that problem. Push in until it snaps. I had to push a little harder than I originally thought.
1112409
Mine was doing the same thing only after a few months of use. I used a needle-nosed pliers to bend the hinge on the left hand side just slightly. For ours it helped to bend it to the left and we continued to use trial and error of bending slightly then closing the door and repeating this until it closed snugly against the frame. Seems like a temporary fix, but hopefully it will hold out for at least a little bit. I also tried e-mailing the company about the problem and am waiting to hear back.
2036843
Mine is a very tight fit. I remember being forceful with it. Even now its a very tight fit. Hope that helps.