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ZT 0561 Lock Problem

Discussion in 'Kershaw Knives / Zero Tolerance' started by goosefacer, Jul 19, 2012.

  1. Jul 19, 2012 #1
    goosefacer

    goosefacer

    262
    Mar 18, 2010
    I've had my ZT 0561 for a couple weeks now and just noticed something wrong with the lock. After opening and engaging the lock I can push the blade and disengage the lock - the only thing stopping the blade from closing completely is the ball detent. It only happens when I'm not holding my hand over the lock bar.

    Will be sending it in for repair - anyone else have this problem?

    Lock engaged
    [​IMG]

    Holding in same grip and trying to close blade w/o disengaging lock
    [​IMG]
     
  2. Jul 19, 2012 #2
    JBK2596

    JBK2596

    378
    Oct 7, 2010
    the lock face must be too steep,
    that sucks hopefully they can fix it for you!
     
  3. Jul 19, 2012 #3
    dogboye

    dogboye Gold Member Gold Member

    4,975
    Nov 23, 1999
    Sorry to hear that.
    I just tried it on mine, if I understand what you're describing correctly. Mine doesn't move, rock solid.
     
  4. Jul 19, 2012 #4
    TriviaMonster

    TriviaMonster

    1,232
    Jan 2, 2012
    A few weeks ago I used a little jig at my friends house to clamp the blade it place and hung 200lbs. on it. It had zero lock movement. It could have done more but I was only out to see if it would close with force, not to find ultimate breaking strength. It did fine.

    So yes, if yours closes with a bit of pressure by hand, then it is not in correct working order and Kershaw would like to help you I am sure.
     
  5. Jul 19, 2012 #5
    Tripton

    Tripton

    5,586
    May 26, 2008

    Why on Earth would you do such a thing? If it failed, you surely would not send it in for warranty, right?
     
  6. Jul 19, 2012 #6
    Moreau

    Moreau

    135
    Mar 20, 2012
    Send it in and they will take care of it, they are great to deal with. Good luck
     
  7. Jul 20, 2012 #7
    goosefacer

    goosefacer

    262
    Mar 18, 2010
    Thanks for the input everyone. It's packed up and on its way home to ZT. To ease the pain of losing the 0561 for a while I ordered a 0550 with a battleship gray Hinderer scale - guess that will have to do. ;)
     
  8. Jul 20, 2012 #8
    GMAHN

    GMAHN

    183
    Sep 30, 2010
    Is there a video of this? I have always wanted to see a frame lock tested as such but finding a video of it is like trying to find a sasquatch, many people claim to have seen one but no one has real proof.
     
  9. Jul 20, 2012 #9
    CrimsonTideShooter

    CrimsonTideShooter

    3,196
    Oct 23, 2010
    There is a fairly popular YouTube video of Andrew Demko hanging 700+ pounds from one of his folders. I can't provide a link since I'm on my phone, but just google it I'm sure you can find it pretty easily.
     
  10. Jul 21, 2012 #10
    GMAHN

    GMAHN

    183
    Sep 30, 2010
    I was talking about a frame lock, not a triad lock.
     
  11. Jul 21, 2012 #11
    CrimsonTideShooter

    CrimsonTideShooter

    3,196
    Oct 23, 2010
    I know that, but it's a cool vid none the less.
     

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