Can you (or a knife craftsman) improve the lockup on a production lockback?

[SpySmasher]

I figure the answer is "no" but that it doesn't hurt to ask the more knowledgeable.

 

[FlaMtnBkr]

What exactly do you mean by lockup? Like how strong the back lock on a particular knife is? Or how far the lock engages the blade? How well everything fits together? Something else?

I'm personally not sure exactly what you're looking for and a bit of clarification will probably get you a better answer. Most things can be improved to some extent. But how much and at what cost depends on what you're looking for.

 

[SpySmasher]

Good point. I really should've said blade play. Up-and-down.

 

[DeadboxHero]

we need more info, what kind of lock, make and model?

 

[Danke42]

Maybe. As a rule parts are made in a one size fits most scenario with varying tolerances. As a rule that will get caught during production but in some cases a good customizer can refine a production knife.

And yes more details. On some knives this would be worth spending the money on it; on other less expensive ones not so much.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

The answer is yes. A professional can usually improve things like this.