It would be a good idea until you come across people who are good enough with a fist that they don't need lock on then your back to stage one fist is op plz nerf

Then that's fine, that's skill and not a questionably-implemented mechanic. Oneshotting people around corners is just silly.

That wouldn't make sense really, since lockon is a key feature.
Its like taking away lockin in Dark Souls for spears specifically because they're OP, doesn't really work like that.
How about nurf hammer?

Just remove lock-on entirely and we got a good game. But then we need more freedom of movement either during or before/after the attack animation. Game needs to be more fluid over all and needs to stop being so clunky.

That I have to agree on although I don't see it much anymore. But it is a wtf moment when it happens

never used lock on ... never will,

so I dont particularly care if it goes or if it stays

Hawk knife can't lock on.
Just saying.

It is possible to survive a fist charged attack, I wouldn't recommend trying to do it often though. Anything involving 1k+ damage is just tempting fate.