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Jimmy -
Regarding broken Axis Springs, which I no longer experience, I was 2x told the following, from two different Benchmade sources. Is the following in accordance with your understanding or opinion:
For proper usage and optimal, or perhaps perpetual longevity, both sides of the Axis Lock's protruding barbell are designed and intended to be simultaneously "pinched" between two (2) fingers and pulled down applying equal pressure to both sides of the Axis bar, in unison.
Whereas, pulling down and applying pressure to only one (1) side of the Axis bar with one's thumb or other finger, subjects Omega Springs to undue stress from the excesssive force of unilaterally shouldering a burden that was instead designed to be shared and balanced by both sides of the Axis bar.
Thanks!
If you apply pressure to one side of the axis bar (lock stud) you will need to pull that side down a little farther than necessary to disengage the lock. This could result in slightly higher stress on the side that is being pulled and slightly less stress on the opposing side. Realistically though the difference is minuscule especially if you compare to using both fingers and pulling the lock stud all the way to the rear every time. In other words it doesn't really matter.