They go on to say it's about applicability, not validity. And that further strength does NOT add value. In terms of value they are showing it to you. Watch this $400 dollar knife lock break compared to ours.
You shouldn't be saying that it's not something applicable that you will never use. They should be saying why is a $400 dollar lock collapsible compared to a $50 dollar lock. Not whether or not you have use for it or what you value it at. If you want true validity. Whether you have a applicable application for that is irrelevant.
Hey, "they" is Me. Make sure to properly credit your sources or you may not pass the course.
You're getting this all wrong. Again. This has nothing to do with "Cold Steel hatred". I have many Cold Steel knives that rarely make their way into my pocket because, frankly, I have better knives that give me more pleasure to carry and use than any Cold Steel I own. You seem to be stuck on the property of Lock Strength as the defining factor in knife selection hierarchy.
Lock Strength is only one of the factors that I take into consideration when choosing a knife. If it was my only parameter, as apparently it is for you, I'd probably choose Cold Steel as my go-to brand also. There's little disputing the fact that the Triad Lock is probably the strongest production folder lock available.
Lock Strength has to fall in line with all my other factors: Size and weight, handle materials, style, ergonomics, blade steel, cutting ability, ease of use, pride of ownership...those are just a few. Hopefully you understand.
When I evaluate the vast majority of Cold Steel offerings, they simply don't make the cut when knife selection is holistic rather than a process focused on a single property. They're a great brand, but I view them more as an entry drug. As you gain experience as a knife user, you'll find there are other things beyond having a knife with the Incredible Hulk of lock systems. Once lock strength reaches "adequate", it takes a back seat to most other selection criteria.
One other point...
I find it hilarious how the mall ninja company has the best folding lock over all the others. A lot of hate against them is just based on the gear they make and who it's marketed too.
You're wrong again here too. Cold Steel users aren't hated. The hate...wait, no, hate is too strong a word. It's more like distaste. Y'know, when the milks gone bad and you can't decide whether to spit or swallow? Anyway, the distaste isn't toward the customer, it's toward the marketer. For many reasons Cold Steel marketing and business practices are less than ideal and a little bit of a joke. We have no general disdain for mall ninjas...until they tell us the best knife is the one with the strongest lock.
Good luck in your knife endeavors!
). I believe any decent lock from a respectable manufacturer has more than sufficient strength for my uses. If I need something that absolutely won't fail, I'd just grab a fixed blade anyway, have lots of them. 
