Noobie question

[adubbz]

What does it mean when people say that a knife has 'Early Lockup'?

Sorry if this is a stupid question.

 

[Icancutstuff]

Early lockup on a liner lock or frame lock refers to how far over the lock travels over the blade. Early means it travels maybe 25-40 percent. The later the lockup usually the harder to disengage.

 

[adubbz]

Early lockup on a liner lock or frame lock refers to how far over the lock travels over the blade. Early means it travels maybe 25-40 percent. The later the lockup usually the harder to disengage.

Thanks for the reply.

So as a knife gets more worn in, does the lock-up usually change a bit?

Also, if it's too early, does it sacrifice strength?

 

[RevDevil]

If the lock up is too early, it can slip and not engage at all the way that it is designed. This can lead to serious injury. It's a mechanical component, so yes it will wear over time given the amount of use and abuse it seems, just like anything else.

 

[frenchmade]

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