ZT 0550 Lock Fail? (Gen 2)

Published: 12 years ago

This lock will slip and unlock with a pretty small amount of pressure. Is this a fail? No fail? What do you guys think? Is this within the realm of okay as far as folding knife lockups go?

Zero Tolerance 0550 Knife Hinderer ZT Folder (3.5" Stonewash Plain)

The Zero Tolerance 0550 knife is a Rick Hinderer design that is similar to the much
anticipated 0551 that was announced at the 2010 Blade Show. The 0550 features a CPM-S35VN stainless steel blade, a third generation powdered steel that is extremely hard and wear/corrosion resistant. The 6AL4V titanium frame-lock handle has a G-10 front handle scale. Tip-up pocket clip for every day carry.

Specifications:
Overall Length: 8.125"
Blade Length: 3.5"
Blade Steel: CPM-S35VN
Weight: 5.8 oz.
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