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I probably opened and closed mine hundreds if not thousands of times before it broke in enough not to be a problem. Even now, I use a little pencil on the interface.View attachment 1716836
Carrying a new to me SnG. Thought I'd give Strider another try. And.....dealing with lock stick.... surprise, surprise. Does this lock up look right to you guys? Only the front corner of the Lock bar contacts the blade tang.
I probably opened and closed mine hundreds if not thousands of times before it broke in enough not to be a problem. Even now, I use a little pencil on the interface.
I also learned that mine is better running dry. Oil on the interface makes mine much worse. Good luck.

That was always one company I never pulled the trigger with, no reason in particular- just never happened. Hoping to one day find an SnG but preferably an SmF.I probably opened and closed mine hundreds if not thousands of times before it broke in enough not to be a problem. Even now, I use a little pencil on the interface.
I also learned that mine is better running dry. Oil on the interface makes mine much worse. Good luck.
I love the faced/flamed finishes they do^^^ Love the flaming on that.