MRedhead

hi all,
I've been wondering recently the difference between 6 pot calipers and 4 pot calipers.
besides the obvious difference that one has 4 and the other 6, my standard calipers will lock my front wheel without too much effort with just braided lines.
seeing as there is no more braking force possible past locking the front wheel, what is the advantage of 6 pots.
Is it just improved braking feel without locking the wheel?
thanks