New Phoenix Questions

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Just got my phoenix in the mail today.
It has 152 underneath the three holes on the logo side-what does that mean?
Also, the lock seems noticeably stiffer than my poliwog, especially when I pull the ball back to close the knife. Now I didn't have any reference when I got the poliwog, and I've played with it so much, I don't remember if it was ever this tight.
Will it loosen with time and become as nice as the poliwog, or is there something wrong with it?

btw maybe i just have small hands, but the pointy heel doesn't bother me like a lot of people reported. It Doesn't really touch my hand much in most grips.
I may round it out a bit anyways like on the spyderco forums, just because I think it fits the aesthetics of the knife better.
 
That number should be the Collector Club #, which I believe goes up to 199 or 200. As for the Ball Bearing Lock, it probably just needs a little breakin' in. I don't think it's anything to worry about unless it is incredibly difficult to operate.
 
The spring is stronger than the springs of my Dodos too. It's a good thing to me since Phoenix is in my hand a lot and it seems I am constantly pulling the ball down. It's good exercise and the spring should retain its springyness. :D
 
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