M390 Millie Lock Engagement

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M390 Millie Lock Engagement

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My M390 millie's lock engages really early. I did try exerting a bit of pressure on the spine but I wasn't able to make it fail. Can I see some pics of the engagement of those who have their M390 millies in? Thanks.

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Hiya. What are the chances of the two of us thinking of the Millie at the same Time.
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Heya Kard, yeh great isn't it? :D
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Yep, great and kind of strange as well. LOL.
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Flick it once or twice to seat the lock. That's what I'd do.
Open half way and then flick it open with a moderate amount of force.
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chuck_roxas45 wrote:My M390 millie's lock engages really early. I did try exerting a bit of pressure on the spine but I wasn't able to make it fail. Can I see some pics of the engagement of those who have their M390 millies in? Thanks.
Chuck,
Did you try spine whack test? :)
One of mine looks the same, I put some pressure on spine and it is holding good. So more life.
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chuck_roxas45 wrote:My M390 millie's lock engages really early. I did try exerting a bit of pressure on the spine but I wasn't able to make it fail. Can I see some pics of the engagement of those who have their M390 millies in? Thanks.

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If I open my millie slowly, I have the same problem.

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This image shows the lock engaging more than when I first opened it out of the box. It seems to engage further in as I open and close it more.

If I open the knife more quickly, the lock engages properly. I am hoping that this is just a matter or working it in and that it should be fine once I open and close it a few dozen times.
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Both of mine engage 100% but just - fine here. My older son (living on the other coast) bought two also, and he says his are the same - full overlap, 100% engagement, but all four are "early."
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bh49 wrote:Chuck,
Did you try spine whack test? :)
Hehehe.
Onionman wrote:If I open my millie slowly, I have the same problem.

If I open the knife more quickly, the lock engages properly. I am hoping that this is just a matter or working it in and that it should be fine once I open and close it a few dozen times.
Yup, that's it. Open slowly and it engages like that.
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I've seen many custom knives that do the exact same thing. Good news is it's adjustable.
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Slash wrote:I've seen many custom knives that do the exact same thing. Good news is it's adjustable.
Dunno, maybe framelocks. Haven't seen any liner locks that engage that way.
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chuck_roxas45 wrote:Dunno, maybe framelocks. Haven't seen any liner locks that engage that way.
I'm referring to liner locks, not frame locks. I think it will adjust itself though. Once the blade tang gets that dent in it where it hits the stop pin will cause the lock to seat futher. I wouldn't try making any adjustments just yet.
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Slash wrote:I'm referring to liner locks, not frame locks. I think it will adjust itself though. I wouldn't try making any adjustments just yet.
Any specific liner locks you are referring to? Pics?
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chuck_roxas45 wrote:Any specific liner locks you are referring to? Pics?
Sorry no pics. I must be lying then...
Saw them in person at the usn g3 gathering here in vegas. You can look up is 154cm dead thread where I posted a pic of my limited "tuxedo" emerson protech auto if you need proof I was there. I think I may even have the badge laying around somewhere.
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So is this common? Or just a rare occurrence?
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Slash wrote:Sorry no pics. I must be lying then...
Saw them in person at the usn g3 gathering here in vegas. You can look up is 154cm dead thread where I posted a pic of my limited "tuxedo" emerson protech auto if you need proof I was there. I think I may even have the badge laying around somewhere.
My, aren't we sensitive.
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chuck_roxas45 wrote:My, aren't we sensitive.
Its hard to pick up tone of someones voice on a forum :) I will be posting pics of my recently converted Ti M390 CF Millie soon.
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chuck_roxas45 wrote:My M390 millie's lock engages really early. I did try exerting a bit of pressure on the spine but I wasn't able to make it fail. Can I see some pics of the engagement of those who have their M390 millies in? Thanks.

Better early than late, my experience is that nearly all liner locks will wear in a bit and then stop moving for a long time to come. If you don't have 100% engagement right now you probably will in a month or so.
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Chuck just wants to make sure that the blade doesnt close on him when he shaves with it :P


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