Large Inkosi Lock Failure

Name calling? Classy.

 

I’d send CRK an email or call them as well. Even if DLT is the route you go I’d still let CRK know

 

I hope you post what the ultimate resolution turns out to be. Repair or replacement?

 

@Maretus The notch or ball track is from use. They’re all a little different. The ball kinda settles in over time into a seat, so to speak.

 

I’ve experienced something similar on a folder when the pivot wasn’t tight enough. Try tightening the pivot a little more and see if that eliminates the problem.

I’m not suggesting you shouldn’t follow up with CRK and DLT as you are doing, just proposing a possible cause and simple solution.

Good luck getting it straightened out.

 

I had the same experience on a zaan (without the cut, thankfully) and it also soured me on the ceramic ball. On the other hand, CRK fixed it up, no problem.

 

I sent it into CRK and Chris fixed it personally and called me on the phone to discuss. I did use and carry it after but was always leary of it afterwards though. It never failed again. When I had it happen on another zaan that did it for me.

 

Whoa..... definitely contact crk. They will make it right

 

In my opinion, the ball interface has not break-in properly. I do not have an inkosi but I do an umnumzaan. When it is properly set, my umnumzaan lock bar is like 90% but not touching the presentation handle. I was worried back then that it was an issue, but in fact it was designed that way. The lock stayed there since with solid lockup and no other issues. And yes there is a deep score mark on the blade tang unlike the 21 which is smooth.

BTW from the video, the engagement sound is spot on, all it needs is break-in period.

 

No. "Break in" on a CRK can mean easing up on the detent (opening), but never lock security.

 

Well, at least it sounds like it’s fine.