A folding knife that won't fold

[Tsar Bomba]

Leave it to a Parker!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/361876136572

When the blade is closing, it catches at about 3/4" before completely shut. The blade lock perfectly and other than this issue, it works great. A small split in the handle at the center pin as well but very hard to see. This knife would be a fine knife to use and carry every day.

Yeah, I can't see any possible problem carrying a knife that won't close in my pocket!

Real shame, too. It's a beautiful knife. If only it were mechanically sound...

How he's already got 40 bucks out of it with 3 days left is beyond me.

[glennbad]

Sounds like a cover pin that is protruding into the well, and the blade tang is catching on it, preventing it from closing.

[RobesonsRme.com]

If that's the problem, it should be an easy fix.

Looks like an opportunity for someone to make a buy.

Charlie

[kootenay joe]

What does he mean by "catches" ?
I read this as meaning you can feel the blade meeting resistance rather than it cannot be closed completely. If it is the latter then the description 'should' be: "the blade cannot be closed completely and the tip sits 3/4" above the frame".
I have owned 2 or 3 of these 'recent' Weidmannsheil knives and don't see them as 'special'. They are similar to Bulldogs made at the same time.
kj