Kizer Mini Sheepdog Non Flipper Liner Lock Micarta - V3488C5

[@dkabbash]

You could switch the scales. Then you would have the deep clip on the frame lock period that would be Something I'd be really interested in

[@hector_dom]

Thank you for mentioning my comment. Cheers!!

[@BuNNDoGG]

Im going to check all the klizers for liner lock misalignments. Thanks.

[@jakefromohiostate]

The lock up on mine was pretty good…slightly shy of where I would consider perfect, but nothing like you have there! It’s a pretty great knife overall though

[@Blade-District]

Yea i'm really liking the Mini Sheepdog. I got the "normal" Sheepdog I guess you call it (not the XL) that just came in, and it's quite a bit larger than this Mini. Probably gonna pass on the XL though as that will be like an axe in my hand.

[@jakefromohiostate]

@@Blade-District oh yeah sorry, mine was the standard size…totally forgot to say that.

[@markc5960]

Mine was fine, though it was a grade A open box from Kaviso so that would rule out a liner issue like that. I DID have a Pelican that had the same issue, Kizer even sent me a set of replacement liners but it didn't have the second stop pin so I ended up keeping the original and just finally got it to wear down to a good place after sanding a bit and mostly fidgeting a ton.

[@BuNNDoGG]

I did same thing. Mine was a part of bundle. I think its NOS, New Old Stock. I should have watched your video first. I noticed every detail same except the liner lock misalignment. My other Kizer mini came with the pouch, so searched this one to find your site. Mine opens best flicking wrist, maybe do a how to reverse flick video, I suck at it, never thought of using middle finger for it. Also, I did check the alignment of liner lock and this one is fine. thanks for the video checking out your others. Have a Great New Year.

[@anonymousl5150]

Solid comparison thanks! Hopefully they improved the lock

[@Chingus696]

I have the XL version and just ordered the mini. I didn’t realize the pocket clip wasn’t deep carry like the XL. That is a bit irritating.. thanks for the vid. I’m subbed.

[@fakeemailbox]

My recent Kizer Urban Bowie also had the poor lock up. Sent it back for an exchange. New one is perfect with nice deep lockup. For me if it's not solid get a new one. 🤙

[@Mastonc]

I’m thinking about getting me one 🤔🤔🤔

[@AzTurboMini]

I really like this knife and it's been on my short list. I would exchange the knife if possible. If not, like Hector said, take a tiny bit of metal off the lock where it meets the blade. Then again, I love fixing stuff so I might just keep and fix it. Thanks for the video buddy. 👍

[@Blade-District]

It's a great knife overall, other than the lock up issue. I'll think about if I feel like trying to fix it or get a replacement. Thanks!

[@yajgal4141]

How is the access to the liner lock on the micarta, thumb hole version compared to the g10 flipper?

[@yajgal4141]

@OrangeDesert all needed to hear. Just sold the flipper and ordering this now. Thanks for the heads up.

[@michaeldoan6837]

Thank you for the great review. I have had a couple of the liner-lock mini micarta sheepdogs, and they both had the poor lock up that you mentioned. To the point that I sent them back. I also wasn't super excited about the not-so-deep carry clip. Last week I saw that there was a version released that had the deep carry pocket clip and was surprised (as you were) to find that it was the double detent version (which I have since also returned). I was wondering if you, or others, have tried bending the liner lock bar inward, to try and strengthen the detent/lock up? Would that help with the poor lock up?

[@Blade-District]

I have now handled 2 liner lock versions of this knife and both have the same super early lock-up. And others in the comments have mentioned it too with this exact version. So it seems it is an issue with this specific model. I'm not sure if bending will do too much since I think there is just too much metal contact to begin with (unless you bend it on an angle which might take away from the overall strength). Over time it may get a little better. Someone else mentioned they shaved down some of the metal so the liner would slide over a bit more. That's probably the best bet if you want an instant fix...although Kizer really should have caught this issue before putting into mass production.

[@dinuguan510]

I like their knives, but only bought one (Towser S). They don't accommodate leftie pocket clips. Oh well, their loss.

[@KingKsEDC]

I know this is old but in Kizers website the non lock is actually lighter than the locking one. So the exact opposite of yours. Also, I noticed there are 2 different versions of the locking one: 1 that has deep carry clip and 1 that doesn't. So maybe the one without the deep carry clip is an older model.

[@Chingus696]

Shame on Kizer QC! There really should be a minimum lock engagement requirement of 20% or something!