I've heard people say that this knife can easily come unlocked if force is applied to the back side of the blade...anybody else had this problem?
786355
there are a couple of youtube videos of folks smacking the back of the opened blade with a hammer and getting it to jump past the liner. of course it will jump past the liner with a hammer blow that bounces the blade off of it. i wouldnt call that easy. in fact, i would call that blatant abuse and misuse. i would assume that throwing it in a roaring fire would melt the "rugged, indestructable" handle as well, but i wont be doing this and sending it back to kershaw for repairs. its a quality knife. one of the best i've ever owned. ok, three of the best i've ever owned...but who is counting? there are a couple of youtube videos of folks smacking the back of the opened blade with a hammer and getting it to jump past the liner. of course it will jump past the liner with a hammer blow that bounces the blade off of it. i wouldnt call that easy. in fact, i would call that blatant abuse and misuse. i would assume that throwing it in a roaring fire would melt the "rugged, indestructable" handle as well, but i wont be doing this and sending it back to kershaw for repairs. its a quality knife. one of the best i've ever owned. ok, three of the best i've ever owned...but who is... » Read More there are a couple of youtube videos of folks smacking the back of the opened blade with a hammer and getting it to jump past the liner. of course it will jump past the liner with a hammer blow that bounces the blade off of it. i wouldnt call that easy. in fact, i would call that blatant abuse and misuse. i would assume that throwing it in a roaring fire would melt the "rugged, indestructable" handle as well, but i wont be doing this and sending it back to kershaw for repairs. its a quality knife. one of the best i've ever owned. ok, three of the best i've ever owned...but who is counting? « Show Less
786356
I have not had this problem but could see how it might be a possible consequence of a manufacturing defect. Normally it takes a deliberate effort to move the blade lock aside, to allow closing the blade.
786357
I haven't had to mis use the knife so I couldn't say. But I am very happy with it. It feels to me that it stays locked if mine were to come unlocked then I Shirley was misusing it. I carry mine everyday
786358
I personally have not come across this problem with my knife. I have put force on the back of it after seeing your question, and it did not unlock.
594181
There is a little groove with ridges in the area it closes shut at. It is quite tough just an FYI but I suggest using your thumb and you just pull enough on it until you can pull the blade From the locking position ( its easy to see when its unlocked) Then voila!!!
1281857
it is a lock back I believe. You push down in the center of the back of the knife.
265558
I had the same problem with mine, its just a matter of breaking it in, when I depress the blade lock, (On the back of the knife) I had to relay make sure that it was fully depressed, to release the blade, i just kept working it until it became easier. Little WD40 helped as well. I Love my SOG, its my EDC. Good Luck
937162
1. The knife is very stable when open. There is no wiggling and it locks open safely.2. I don't know if that would remedy it but my blades only stuck out a mm if even that. Probably best to use the belt clip and keep it on your side and not inside your pocket.3. I have needed both hands to close it but it makes the knife very stable when open.Conclusion. I love the knife for it compact size and stability. It's one downfall is that because of its compact size the blade can poke out a bit.
483846
yes. the knife has the regular piece of metal that set behind the blade once it is opened. on mine it locks half way if you open it slowly but if you open it halfway and then swing it it will lock all the way by it self.
1566517
it gets a little tricky since the belt clip may be in the way for a left handed person. there is a "thumb rest" on both sides of the blade so it will open the same right or left. it's just a matter of getting the knife in position to open it. it opens quick and strong. if you want to take the belt clip off and carry it in your pocket for EDC then I have no problem saying "GET THIS KNIFE!!!"
164860
I got mine a few years ago, there seemed to be a problem with the sheath at that time (I fixed it with a couple staples @ the retention spot.) Since then I read that they fixed the problem. To answer your question, at first the retention sucked! But they are a great company, and with one email, they sent me the newer improved sheath, for free of course, and it is WAY better. The knife will not fall out now. Over all, a great LITTLE knife!
1740462
The knife locks by opening the knife all the way open until it won't open any more. The lock is automatic, you don't have to do anything. To unlock there is a metal bar just above the G on the BG logo if you look at the picture. The unlock bar is stiff at first but becomes a little easier to use as the knife wears in.
625360
Yes,the blade locks open.It opens quickly and is a great knife.I use it on a daily basis and would buy this knife again.The seatbelt cutter on it works great,I used it the other day and was surprised how well it worked.Very sturdy....hope this helped.
1689342
There is a small piece of metal in the handle that u have to push over to unlock the blade. That will allow you to close the knife.
357796
There is a small tab below where the blade ends. You have to press this to the side to allow the blade to close. It is the locking system for the blade and keeps it open. Make sure it is pressed all the way to the left before you push the blade back. If that doesnt work, I am not quite sure what would be weong with it.
1839012
It's somewhat difficult, if you don't use both fingers the lock and sometimes bind. It meant to be used with both fingers, I recommend you go to your local knife store and try it out!
808304
My husband bought this knife. He said "no". The blade will snap into the open position, but it does not "lock" like a traditional lock-blade knife does. Hope this helps.
1439488
Do you have the scissor locked all the way open? The first few times I used it, it seemed open all the way, but wasn't I had to make a conscious effort to click it open. ( Same as the knife blades.) when the lock engages, it tensions the spring. Good luck
4949
No this is not normal. Mine works just fine and easy. About the blade release, I found that the button on the right side of the knife releases the left blade and the button on the left side releases the right blade. I think the knife is great and am impresssed with the quality.
94896
if you loosen the screws sufficiently, I suppose the blade could be opened by flipping the knife. but if the screws are 'factory' setting, or you tighten them when needed, you WILL have to use your fingers to open it.