As stated, look at the hinge pivot. Currie went all the way through, the knock off was just sitting on top. The Currie latch also worked perfectly. The knock off was a piece of shit.
Okay, i'm pretty sure my hinge goes through. I'll look at it close this weekend.
It has lasted over 12 years carrying a 33 and then a 35 with no issues with the latch or hinge. But the powder coat is a different texture than the Currie rocker guards I have, so that has always made me second guess it.