The elliptical hole for the lockbar's axis is done on purpose, not poor tolerance. The reason, according to Cold Steel, is to allow for self-adjustment. They can get away with the big hole because pressure from the stop pin holds the lockbar in place. Thinking about it, Cold Steel can easily use a weaker spring for the exact same reason. Also, get bigger hands.
Great video nick. I was up in the air about dropping 100$ on this knife. But after checking out both videos on this knife I think I may snag me one. Keep up the good work👍🏼
Powerslave1123 Indeed a paradox! But no, as I was commenting it suddenly occured to me that I also have the Spyderco Tenacious and the Roadie... Hence the afterthought in parenthesis.
Pop that black spring out. With a small round file at dead center spot on spring, file 30% away from outermost flat side (not the edge) .....(taking a small circle out of it like a bite.) If your not using this knife for heavy duty, it will make depressing it to unlock it much more pleasant. It does NOT effect the lock up firmness. Much more user friendly. Practice on an older cheaper one, you'll see. But it's quite effective and easy. Thank me in the morning.
They do have one of the most secure locks in the market. But should it be the defining factor for your knife purchases. sometimes we don't even need all that strength
+Patrick Guignot G10 in this thickness and contouring is not to be trifled with. Sure, it’s not a solid chunk of Ti, but it’s absolutely going to take abuse.
You're right...but the "no liners" choice by Cold Steel is somewhat contradictory with their marketing videos. You have to buy a Cold Steel 4-Max to have liners (or buy a custom Demko AD-10).
Liners are heavy, and frankly unnecessary. The knife I carry most the holdout 3 has some rather thin G10 and I have zero concerns, and I do barbaric things to my knives.
