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I don't know if this or the MT&E forum would be better for this post but I'm sure it can be moved if need be. I've just got a couple concerns about my Strider and I'd like to get some feedback on whether I have issues or not.
I recently purchased one of the new black-oxide coated Strider SNG's with 3/4 grind and flamed Ti and it is my first Strider. I've read some things about them having sticky locks when new and being a little tight. Mine wasn't tight when I got it but I noticed at first that when I put a good amount of pressure on the blade (when cutting) the lock-bar seemed to sink deeper into the tang, wedging itself, and traveling slightly further toward the opposite side. When that would happen, it would get a little sticky. For a while, if I didn't put any downword pressure on the blade after opening it, I was experiencing a good amount of up and down blade play and a little "lock-rock." When I put pressure on the blade, the lock-bar would seat itself deep again and become solid.
Well, now after a month and a half, the lock-bar seems to have traveled over further than I would have expected since I've seen pics of other Striders, new and old, that had much earlier lock-up than mine has now. The lock-rock issue seems to have smoothed itself out but lock-up is considerable later than it was new. Is this an issue? I've included a pic to show how far.
My other question is regarding the washers. The washer on the G10 side spins with the blade and seems to be stuck to it and the washer on the Ti side is fixed and doesn't move with the blade. I've never seen a washer spin with the blade and I want to make sure it's not gonna wear on the G10 incorrectly.
Thanks for your time and expertise:
I recently purchased one of the new black-oxide coated Strider SNG's with 3/4 grind and flamed Ti and it is my first Strider. I've read some things about them having sticky locks when new and being a little tight. Mine wasn't tight when I got it but I noticed at first that when I put a good amount of pressure on the blade (when cutting) the lock-bar seemed to sink deeper into the tang, wedging itself, and traveling slightly further toward the opposite side. When that would happen, it would get a little sticky. For a while, if I didn't put any downword pressure on the blade after opening it, I was experiencing a good amount of up and down blade play and a little "lock-rock." When I put pressure on the blade, the lock-bar would seat itself deep again and become solid.
Well, now after a month and a half, the lock-bar seems to have traveled over further than I would have expected since I've seen pics of other Striders, new and old, that had much earlier lock-up than mine has now. The lock-rock issue seems to have smoothed itself out but lock-up is considerable later than it was new. Is this an issue? I've included a pic to show how far.
My other question is regarding the washers. The washer on the G10 side spins with the blade and seems to be stuck to it and the washer on the Ti side is fixed and doesn't move with the blade. I've never seen a washer spin with the blade and I want to make sure it's not gonna wear on the G10 incorrectly.
Thanks for your time and expertise:

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