Sebenza 21 Unlock

[Lenny]

Hey all.
The lock on my 21 takes a bit of pressure to unlock; not painful but it's definitely the most difficult knife I own to unlock.
I've slightly bent the clip outward to reduce pressure on the lock bar but I don't want to bend it any more for fear it won't hold onto my pocket.
Does the lock smooth out over time and require less pressure to unlock?
Thanks

 

[Random Dan]

Get a Medford. By comparison the sebenza will seem easy

Seriously though, it is semi-common for ti framelocks to have some stickiness which usually goes away after a bit. Putting pencil lead or sharpie on the lock face can help.

 

[Lenny]

No, there's no lock stick.
It just takes more pressure than I like to push the lock bar over to unlock it.

 

[jumpstat]

If your lock doesn't stick then you are good to go. I would rather have a firm lock than a sticky lock. FYI, my Umnumzaan does require more to disengage its lockbar compared to my 21 Sabenza. Probably thats why the Umnumzaan have a overtravel stop.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

If it’s brand new outta the box 21, it will get worked in over time. Or your thumb gets accustomed to it.

I have a few 21’s that had stiff lockbars. They are a joy to use now.

 

[Ajack60]

Try to get as much thumb meat on the lock bar as possible. I’ve learned to get as much of my thumb to fill in the thumb lug cut out that it almost goe at a downward motion. Using just the edge of the lock bar makes it difficult on some of mine.