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chempe

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I'd like to know how long time did it take to get used to framelocks? After a week of opening and closing one I still couldn't open it every time, because one of my firgertip pushed itself. How are you doing with that?
 
Which make and model knife are you learning on; some are more problematic than others. I assume this is a framelock flipper you’re working with?

One common method is to place your lock side fingers on the clip rather than the lock bar, but that can vary model by model.
 
The only framelock I've ever had an issue opening is the CRK Sebenza. My large thumbs just can't grip those thumbstuds.

Most people who have issues with opening framelocks are putting undue pressure on the lockbar,causing the detent ball to hold the blade in place.
 
The only frame lock I ever really had an issue with was a ZT 0630 Emerson collaboration. It had a wave, which worked well. It also had a thumb disk. IMHO, the thumb disk marked to the frame lock was a poor choice. The disk was so small that even with my average size hands, pushing upward on the disk would push inward on the lock causing it to bind. I think it would have worked flawlessly with a good loner lock covered by a scale.

Every other frame lock I have used from a $17 garbage Gerber to my CRK has worked as advertised for me.
 
Hackenslash said:
Which make and model knife are you learning on; some are more problematic than others. I assume this is a framelock flipper you’re working with?

One common method is to place your lock side fingers on the clip rather than the lock bar, but that can vary model by model.
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It was the Kizer T1 Titanium. I figured it out that the only way to open it, if I rest my fingers on the clip. The problem is that there is no room for four fingers on the clip. Only for three fingers. So 8 out of 10 tries I can open it, but after a week of trying this, I just fed up with this.
 
The only one I had issues with is a ZT 450. Most persnickety little bitch.
Haven’t carried it in years.
 
chempe said:
It was the Kizer T1 Titanium. I figured it out that the only way to open it, if I rest my fingers on the clip. The problem is that there is no room for four fingers on the clip. Only for three fingers. So 8 out of 10 tries I can open it, but after a week of trying this, I just fed up with this.
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Try a drop of lube on each side of the pivot.
Try opening it with your left hand - if that works easily, you're still pressing on the lockbar when using your right. If that's the case, try middle finger flicking it...this can be a little weird at first; but it's fairly easy to get used to, and it works (as long as you have good enough access to the thumbstuds).

If none of those things work, get rid of it - there are too many knives available to continue struggling with one that doesn't want to open.
 
K.O.D. said:
Most people who have issues with opening framelocks are putting undue pressure on the lockbar,causing the detent ball to hold the blade in place.
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This. My Spartan Harsey refused to open for me, but I determined that what K.O.D. mentioned above was the issue. I adjusted my grip and it’s great now!
 
hhmoore said:
Try a drop of lube on each side of the pivot.
Try opening it with your left hand - if that works easily, you're still pressing on the lockbar when using your right. If that's the case, try middle finger flicking it...this can be a little weird at first; but it's fairly easy to get used to, and it works (as long as you have good enough access to the thumbstuds).

If none of those things work, get rid of it - there are too many knives available to continue struggling with one that doesn't want to open.
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This…and it might help to get a little oil into the detent ball hole and path. It can be a little tricky to get to that hole without disassembly, but if you get the oil close it’ll work it’s way in.

If this knife just won’t work for you but you love the look, there’s another option. Kizer offers it in a few different micarta scale options in a liner lock.
 
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