Orcazero, my Sng has the same firm lock that you mentioned. However I personally would not want it any easier to unlock. For me it is actually a little harder to close than my GB. I can see the urgency to engage or open the knife, but no one to my recollection has ever won anything for the quick close. I actually use two hands to close my Sng. I can close it no problem with one, but usually don't need to. I'M SURE IT'LL