early/late lockup on liner/frame lock knives.

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What's the deal with the thought that if your lockup is early, that it's going to be 'stronger'? I always see videos on Youtube of people showing their knives and their lockup. They always say something like "it has a great lockup" and the lock bar is barely touching the tang. To me, that doesn't seem to make much sense. I would feel more safe with it ~50%.
Could someone please explain this to me?

-Ian
 
An early lockup doesn't mean it's stronger. As framelocks and linerlocks wear, the engagement gets deeper or later. An early lockup just means more life for the lock because there's more allowance for wear, at least that's the thinking anyway.
 
singularity35 said:
An early lockup doesn't mean it's stronger. As framelocks and linerlocks wear, the engagement gets deeper or later. An early lockup just means more life for the lock because there's more allowance for wear, at least that's the thinking anyway.
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I was wondering the same thing and figured it was this (^^^). If there is any more reason...enlighten me.
 
I hate new knives with late lock ups. I do not care how reliable it makes it: I do no stupid things with my knives.
 
Poez said:
I hate new knives with late lock ups. I do not care how reliable it makes it: I do no stupid things with my knives.
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Yeh, and I hate even more new knives with locks that wear fast. Makes me think something's wrong with the lock/tang geometry.
 
As Long As The Lock Up Is Solid, I Don't Really Care If It's Early Or Late.
My Skyline Has Late Lock Up And It's At About 70% Or So.
But It Locks Up Solid And Is Very Sturdy And Strong.

My Ti Frame Lock Knives Do Have My Favorite Lock Up Though.
 
My balisongs always have reliable lock up.
 
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