Update:biglmbass wrote:I think it would bother me if it wasn't tight. I'd rather a chipped handle, high pin, crooked shield or similar other issue than a loose lock-up. I've only one 72 in my collection and I may have gotten very lucky with it as I could not detect any play at all. Now you've got me thinking I need to check it again... ::facepalm:So; does the tightness of your locked up blade really matter?
Received a 2nd 72 in red wine and easily noticed some vertical blade play which prompted me to check my other 72. Yep, both have it though only slight. Back they go...
I'm going to try a 73 next.