Lube on the lock ramp

[bagman]

On the cleaning bit of the FAQ stickie it says to "lightly lube the lock ramp"

This has always struck me as a bit odd as I always assumed that you keep that surface in knives clean of lubricant.

Anyone know what the rational is behind this one?

 

[DaveH]

I think that if the lock is working correctly the pressure is not a sliding force, but against the lock face.

Having it lubed lets it engage more fully and disengage easier.

 

[sevenedges]

Just don't put any tuff glide on it. It made mine lock up so tight I almost couln't get it un locked, untill the stuff wore off.