Sad day... my beloved Min-grip has sprung its springs again.

Just under six months of daily carry since sending it in, opening it with the thumb stud, no flicking, and only using it to open mail, cut cardboard (did a LOT of that last month when we moved), and other light duty chores.

I'm becoming convinced of two things:

1. The springs being used -- in this model at least -- are of not good enough for job.

2. As with all things mechanical, the less moving parts the better.

On the other hand, I tested Doug's advice about putting something behind the crossbolt to hold it forward. I took the bit of rawhide off my hiking stick and threaded it through, then wrapped it a bit, and it provides a pretty solid lockup, as well as a bit more grip.