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I finally gave in and bought this knife and now I am worried because of the titanium liner lock deploying against the S30v. I knew this going in but now that I have it it seems like lock up is already over 50% Is it possible to have a knife maker fit a lock-bar insert to this liner lock. I know so much rookieness on my part I am just a sucker for CF and the Rubicon in general.
 
You aren't going to wear this knife out. Just use it and don't get caught up in percentage of lock up. If the lock up is solid, you'll have many, many years of use from the knife.
 
If it's any comfort, I've owned two first-generation Rubicons for a couple of years (bought during the fire sale that occurred when the Rubicon 2 was announced) that see pretty regular use and neither displays any perceptible or progressive increase in locking bar engagement. But then, I wouldn't say I compulsively or aggressively flip my knives either.

My considered advice to you? Just don't consider it an issue until or unless it becomes one, and for piece of mind, sparingly lubricate engagement surfaces with a well-regarded lubricant/preservative such as Slip 2000 (beloved of SIG Sauer pistoleros) or M-Pro 7 (another military and law enforcement favorite).
 
I have a Southard Vin, lock set up like yours. Had it for over 2 years, my favorite Spydie, carry it constantly and I am an obsessive flipper &'flicker!!
My lock bar moved over about 1/32" and has stopped right there.
Amazing action out of the box, and nothing has changed!!
Don't sweat it, just enjoy that beauty!!
Joe
 
Titanium won't wear, if it does, it's something else causing that. Leroy price did an interview with some makers about this.

If you are that worried about it, send it to someone to carbadized it.
 
Understand that if you opt to carbidize the engagement surfaces you will obviously void any warranty on a new knife. That, and the cost of having it done, plus any shipping costs, probably argues against doing it in the first place - unless you're certain you won't be buying any more knives in the future. Otherwise, just go ahead and enjoy your knife as-is.
 
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Deltadag said:
Understand that if you opt to carbidize the engagement surfaces you will obviously void any warranty on a new knife. That, and the cost of having it done, plus any shipping costs, probably argues against doing it in the first place - unless you're certain you won't be buying any more knives in the future. Otherwise, just go ahead and enjoy your knife as-is.
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i would in the future avoid knives that are straight ti lockbars. its not that they are wearing but they can have a tendency to move over due to poor design or low tolerances.

i have a spyderco slyz bowie and its amazing, no issues with it at all. i dont even think its carbadized (dunno for sure tho). it works perfectly well. no issues, no moving either. great snap sound when opening it. its a great design and the tolerances are decent.

but as mentioned above, its best to just enjoy it. if it gets to far over send it in for warranty? 50% certainly is not bad. i wouldnt assume you are going to use it for hard use. and who knows, maybe disassembling (tho be careful of locktite) it will put them back to under 50%, i dunno.
 
Vinceovince said:
I finally gave in and bought this knife and now I am worried because of the titanium liner lock deploying against the S30v. I knew this going in but now that I have it it seems like lock up is already over 50% Is it possible to have a knife maker fit a lock-bar insert to this liner lock. I know so much rookieness on my part I am just a sucker for CF and the Rubicon in general.
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You can trust Spyderco to design a good knife. Usually when a lock bar moves over significantly, it's a sign of a loose screw.

When it comes to Ti/steel interfaces, I have 3 knives with Ti on steel and they all have no problems whatsoever with wear. There are wear marks, but no problems. There are wear marks with steel on steel liner/frame locks. They are about 10, 7 and 5 years old. One is a Buck Mayo that's seen some serious abuse by the previous owner and me. No significant lock wear, the detent did fall out but was replaced by Buck for free. Personally I think the lock bar insert is a solution looking for a problem. But it and it's brother, lock bar extension disc, are great marketing tools tailored for those who believe the mind's scenarios trump personal experience. Yes once again rationalism trumps empiricism :)
 
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Yup. Enjoy it. It won't move over significantly.
On the off chance it does, Spydie will take care of it.
 
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