Received my new CF Stretch yesterday

[mjolnir74]

I'm new to lockbacks. Will these knives develope play by thumbflicking them open like other knives-linerlocks, framelocks, or compression locks? It's rock solid now and I don't want to cause any accelerated wear. Also, the bevel is very small compared to my Para Military, is that because it's ground thinner?

 

[RevDevil]

Congrats on an excellent cutting tool. It's my understanding that there is a miniscule amount of play in the knife. If memory serves me correctly it allows the lock to adjust and seat itself.
Yes, flicking the knife open with a lof of force will prematurely create wear on the lock interface areas. When you open the blade, open it in a controlled manner. It's not going to break, but just like anything with moving parts, things wear out over time. The knife is a true slicer, everything from rope, to sandwiches. Enjoy it.

 

[mjolnir74]

Thanks, I will enjoy it. I like how thin it is. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to give it a workout this weekend.