S30V Native - lock problem? No. 2

[Franco G]

Hi Sal,

since my S30V Native probably has a weaker spring tension than 'normal', closes softly and, since there are difficulties in sending it back to you (your suggestion), I am considering a possibility to leave it as it is - provided a weaker spring tension does not influence a lock strength.

So, my question is:
Does a weaker spring tension produces a weaker lock strength/reliability?
It seems to me that, once the blade is locked, it does not matter if the spring tension is stronger or weaker.
Of course, if it makes a lock weaker, then I have either to send it back to you or buy an another one.

Thanks,

Franco

 

[calyth]

If you do worry about the spring, I would suggest you send it back.

 

[u812]

It does not affect the lock.Most of the FRN Natives do have a weeker than normal spring.I would perfer a slightly stonger spring but not as strong as the Native 3.I have really had no problen with the weeker spring and it does make them very easy to open fast.

 

[Sal Glesser]

Hi Franco. If the lock is engineered and built properly, the spring tension does not add to lock strength. Spring tension does affect self closing.

sal