Kershaw Cryo "Hinderer" question

[223]

Hey guys, I just got my cryo. Ive noticed that when closing the knofe there is a lot of tension before it closes. Is this part of the hinderer design? Never had a knife do this. Thanks!

 

[Crone]

It's because of the torsion bar that's used for the speed assist.

 

[Morrow]

Hey guys, I just got my cryo. Ive noticed that when closing the knofe there is a lot of tension before it closes. Is this part of the hinderer design? Never had a knife do this. Thanks!

That's the torsion bar loading up.

 

[mkjellgren]

Yup, as previously mentioned, it's just the torsion bar for the assisted opening feature. All kershaw speedsafe knives will have a similar feel.

 

[223]

Oh OK, thanks guys!
So it's normal?
Seems almost dangerous that it's that hard and has that kind of tension to close...

 

[mkjellgren]

Oh OK, thanks guys!
So it's normal?
Seems almost dangerous that it's that hard and has that kind of tension to close...

Totally normal

 

[Shorttime]

Is it possible to adjust the tension on that torsion bar?

 

[Ramiel]

Without that tension, the assist mechanism serves no purpose. May as well take out the torsion bar all together and use it as a manual folder.

 

[2 shot]

Seems almost dangerous that it's that hard and has that kind of tension to close...

Welcome to the world of assisted opener's.

 

[Goosey]

It doesn't really matter, the assisted mechanism isn't that strong and it's quite easy to push the blades back in.

 

[KCGGBC]

Mine has softened up a little bit with use. Just keep using it and it'll probably break in a little.

 

[Maprik]

You'll get used to it and soon you won't even notice that you have to push harder than a manual.