Browning Black Lightning lock failed

[Morrow]

I have a Browning Black Lightning liner lock that my father gave me. I love the knife but the lock failed and bit me through a leather glove. My father has an identical knife that I checked out and after a single whack on my shoe, his lock failed also. I'll still carry the knife as I can keep it shaving sharp, but I'll be much more careful with it in the future. This is definately a light-duty knife now that I know the lock with fail with little stress. Has anyone had any experience with Browning customer service in regards to issues like this?

 

[Normark]

Hey Guys..

Morrow..

Welcome to the mighty BF.com

To be honest with you...
It doesn't surprise me in the least...

Treat it as a slip joint from now on,,and you should be OK...

I've Never had a folder close on me, so I can't say I know where you are coming from,, but I can certainly understand your feelings..

Hope you are Ok....

ttyle

Eric
O/ST

 

[Morrow]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

It is a shame about the knife. The knife appears and feels sturdy overall......but a weak lock just ruins how I feel about the knife. It's the only 420 HC blade I own and I like it...but still....the lock is poor. It is now officially off my EDC rotation list.

 

[T.K.C.]

Welcome to BF!

I mean no offense by this, but a lock failure does not surprise me either.

 

[Morrow]

No offense taken. I do have some liner locks that I do trust. My Kershaw Leeks lock up pretty well. I don't however abuse them or pick them for a job they are not suited for. When in doubt, I'm always grabbing one of my fixed blades. My problem with the Browning is how easily this lock fails. I have a Browning Ice Storm in VG-10 (liner lock also) that has never failed....and I've tried just to see if I can trust it. I think it's just this Black Lightning line.

Welcome to BF!

I mean no offense by this, but a lock failure does not surprise me either.