Has anyone experienced lock failure, or any other serious problems, related to this unique type of lock mechanism?
291049
No ,I have not had any Problems with it except, getting it broke in,and used to it so no problems with the knife at all blade seems to keep a good edge it is my edc
291050
I carried one like this all over the USA and never had any lock issues. It is different so maybe that is where problems might have occurred - if any. I have no reservations about this lock, and I still carry it. Walt
291051
When I first received the knife, I noticed the section in the blade where the spring is seated was loose. I carefully removed it and used a small amount of loctite to hold it firmly in place. It appeared the knife had been "shelved" for a long period. The locking mechanism, though really odd, takes a bit of getting used too. I have had no failures or "cuts". I use it daily, open & close it one-handed all the time. The mechanism, shape and overall uniqueness is the envy of my friends. A couple have actually bought themselves one. No one has had the problem I had or any failure. When I first received the knife, I noticed the section in the blade where the spring is seated was loose. I carefully removed it and used a small amount of loctite to hold it firmly in place. It appeared the knife had been "shelved" for a long period. The locking mechanism, though really odd, takes a bit of getting used too. I have had no failures or "cuts". I use it daily, open & close it one-handed all the time. The mechanism, shape and overall uniqueness is the envy of my friends. A couple have actually bought themselves one. No one has had the problem I had or any... » Read More When I first received the knife, I noticed the section in the blade where the spring is seated was loose. I carefully removed it and used a small amount of loctite to hold it firmly in place. It appeared the knife had been "shelved" for a long period. The locking mechanism, though really odd, takes a bit of getting used too. I have had no failures or "cuts". I use it daily, open & close it one-handed all the time. The mechanism, shape and overall uniqueness is the envy of my friends. A couple have actually bought themselves one. No one has had the problem I had or any failure. « Show Less
291052
I've been very rough with this knife and used it as an every day carry for years. I love the knife and the locking system is great, but I will tell you right now that under extreme conditions of use you can and probably will lose the pieces of the mechanism that fit in the blade. The ball falls out, the spring disappears - gone to god knows where - good luck finding it. I've had to replace mine three times. The first two times they just sent parts out and I popped them, no problem, in but more recently they've started requiring you to send them your knife - something I won't do. Here I am ordering this knife again because the old one has served me so well. I've been very rough with this knife and used it as an every day carry for years. I love the knife and the locking system is great, but I will tell you right now that under extreme conditions of use you can and probably will lose the pieces of the mechanism that fit in the blade. The ball falls out, the spring disappears - gone to god knows where - good luck finding it. I've had to replace mine three times. The first two times they just sent parts out and I popped them, no problem, in but more recently they've started requiring you to send them your knife - something I won't do. Here I am... » Read More I've been very rough with this knife and used it as an every day carry for years. I love the knife and the locking system is great, but I will tell you right now that under extreme conditions of use you can and probably will lose the pieces of the mechanism that fit in the blade. The ball falls out, the spring disappears - gone to god knows where - good luck finding it. I've had to replace mine three times. The first two times they just sent parts out and I popped them, no problem, in but more recently they've started requiring you to send them your knife - something I won't do. Here I am ordering this knife again because the old one has served me so well. « Show Less
291053
My lock sticks a lot, I have to jiggle it around to close it. In addition, the blade is really cheap steel, I dropped my knife while it was open and it bent the tip over. My blade is made in China and I have decided to never use this company again even though it is local to me.
291054
i purchased this knife about year ago, played with it for a day or two before i really started using it, got use to the lock, but sad to say, i did have a problem with the lock, either the lock didn't work right or i did something wrong, but i put the knife through my left hand, 15 stitches!! just make sure you know the knife before really using it,
291055
I'm not a huge fan but it's grown on me. This type of locking mech keeps me from one handedly chopping fingers off. Knife is pristine and worth the handle
291056
I carried one like this all over the USA and never had any lock issues. It is different so maybe that is where problems might have occurred - if any. I have no reservations about this lock, and I still carry it.Walt
291057
I haven't experienced any sort of problems with the locking mechanism, and the spring seems to hold up very well (I have been constantly using the knife for months now.)The only thing that I have had a problem with is the clip. It sticks out at the bottom and can catch on different parts of your clothing and surroundings; I had to take mine off and re-bend it back into shape after it got caught particularly badly.
779344
I had problems w/the lock just keeps recycling the bolt.thw mfg told me to unplug pin wire that goes to the board and that helped for awhile.try that and then reset it.
176066
Locking mechanism works by sliding the silver latch either towards you or away from you. Try sliding the mechanism until it releases. DO NOT push down on or pull up on mechanism as this will break it.
880772
I locks when IN (via a small notch in the slider), but not when extended. Haven't had any issues with mine wandering back inward when working, but had considered that, and I think that a little work with a punch and some planning would easily modify the slider to require some more effort to move.
274997
I have not but have changed the combination multiple times because the kids kept figuring it out. The lock is about 3 years old now in our garage. Make sure you buy from an authorized distributor as Kwikset will only support locks from their authorized OEM's.
1589228
I had a hard time with that as well. There is an answer. I believe that I found it on the instructions. I don't recall, but I think it was simply to either have the code showing when you try to close it OR the opposite, spin the code away then it will close.. Not much help, but one of these works. I had a difficult time with both of my locks . I had to throw them away because the dials would not spin. In fact, I could not get one of them off a door knob even when taking the handle off. It had to be cut off. It made me wonder if these were knock-offs or the real deal. I'd like to try a genuine Master lock from the company to see if there is the same issue, but I don't dare to waste the money or the time on one just for the test. The door closing is simple. The dials are impossible if they get stuck. Even my genius, mr. fixit brother tinkerer could not get one to spin.
1272749
I don't think the lock fail easily, it is build very well. If the combination pins is placed correctly, its shouldn't fail. As long as you remember the numbers doesn't matter in which sequence it will open the door. If its fail from opening then you needed to open the lock from the inside and reset the pin.
2245613
I've just spent two days with Kwikset "tech support" and they are clueless on how to reverse the lock operation for yours and my situation. I'm positive it can be done but they couldn't tell me how. Ended up buying the Schlage lockset Schlage FE595 CAM 619 ACC Camelot Keypad Entry with Flex-Lock and Accent Levers, Satin Nickel Best decision ever!
179247
We have not. It's not locked but we bent one of the latches so it would hold tighter.
311886
I have two of them and the removable Philips bit does lock in the open position. I have never had a problem with the lock. If it does not lock out I would say it's a defect.
1812400
I've had no issues with the one I received. It locks and maintains a strong conection. I've used it out in the ocean during choppy water. Perhaps you got one that is defected, and it needs to be replaced. Wishing you happy holidays.
1823938
Hello, I haven't experienced this issue, the only time the door relocks is when I close the door. It sounds like you may have a defective door lock.
419663
Mine clicks backward to a lock position using my finger nail. Stays put until I click it forward. No problem, works well.
917237
I have those locks for quite a while. The way I take care of them whenever hard to open/close is squeeze both end, then they worked.
1274986
Did you program the word "Tree" to the lock when you first opened it? Try a different word. I've had great luck with mine.
712517
Please clarify your question. As to the previous response, I haven't had any problems with the lock. Live near the coast, so have moisture/salt air and had to WD-40 a few months back to put back in working order (works like new again). My only complaint was that the key is very small and hard to "one-hand" unlocking it.
1737152
I didn't have any issues at all, my wife was able to lock in/lock out pretty easily. Might be defective piece.