Case CopperLOCK!!!

[mdauben]

I bought a Case Copperlock recently, and I like the knife. The looks, size and blade are all very nice. The knife opens nicely and locks solidly in place. In fact, it locks too solidly in place! Once opened, the lock is so stiff, it is almost impossible to apply enough pressure with a finger to unlock and close it. I find myself pressing the back of the handle against the edge of tables or other hard objects to get it closed sometimes.

I've owned plenty of lock-back knives before so I know how they usually work and IMO there is something wrong with this knife. I was hoping after some use it would losen up a bit, but apparently not. Is there any way to losen the lock up just a little, short of returning the knife to Case for service?

Thanks!

 

[Ken44]

All of the Copperlocks are hard to open compared to any other lockback I have seen.
I've got a large and small in yellow/cv, and the small isn't to bad, but my large one is hard to depress the lock.
Not as hard as yours though... if your having to use the table. I think I would call them and ask about sending it back if its that darn stiff.

 

[joe-bob]

I would try to clean and oil it first. There may be some debris in the notch in the blade for the lock to fit in: this is actually pretty common on new Buck 110s until they get their first clean n lube.

 

[Knife Crazied]

I would also suggest cleaning it first and then if that don't work send it back and see what Case can do with it.

 

[Ken44]

I'm pretty sure you have already cleaned/oiled it...but if not give it a try as others suggest.
It didn't help my large Copperlock at all though.

Heck, I may call them and send my large back. They should be able to do better on there lockbacks IMO.