After about 200-300 open/closes,I pulled the CQC10 apart and wiped everything down with a high quality residue cleaner I use in my custom guns.I then oiled and reassembled the knife.Wow,it is super smooth.I agree with you on the choice of the CQC10 for EDC and real world use.It is the choice IMO for a one knife do all choice. I am trying to get all my knife buying in before we have our baby in March so I have been going nuts.Most of mine will be used except for a few customs and Exclusives.
MPE