So I picked up a # 72 and I have a question
So I picked up a # 72 and I have a question
I really like the size and style of the blade and frame. Mine was made in 2013. The only thing I don’t like the the blade wobble when the blade is open. Are all the lock backs like that? I have never owned one before. Can this be fixed? Every newer GEC I have has been perfect except this one. Here is a picture.
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Re: So I picked up a # 72 and I have a question
I know your question concerns GEC Lockbacks which I don't own, however, I have noticed slight side-to-side in many name brand lockback's. Don't know why but that's what I've found. Big or small seems to make no difference. I don't get it either.
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Re: So I picked up a # 72 and I have a question
Yes most people with GEC lockbacks report some blade play when in the open locked position. A knife mechanic should be able to explain why these LB's have blade play.
Other brands such as Rough Rider 'never' have blade play in their lockbacks.
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Other brands such as Rough Rider 'never' have blade play in their lockbacks.
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Re: So I picked up a # 72 and I have a question
All three of the 2010 GEC #72s I used to own had slight up/down movement (but no side-to-side wobble) in open locked position. I've read comments by others saying basically the same thing. Apparently that's just how they were made.
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Re: So I picked up a # 72 and I have a question
You made me do it. I had to go dig out my 72 made in 2010 and give it a try. It has no side to side play and the very smallest hint of blade rock in the open and locked position.
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Re: So I picked up a # 72 and I have a question
I have a 2012 #72 Northfield with a clip blade and slight side to side play but zero up-down play.
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Re: So I picked up a # 72 and I have a question
Now if those knives were good and 'snug' y'all would be
on here complainin' about them being too tight . . . .
On a user lock back a little side to side play is normal and acceptable imho.
But ... up and down play is a no go. I would not trust the lock.
Again, that's just my opinion .. ... ..
on here complainin' about them being too tight . . . .
On a user lock back a little side to side play is normal and acceptable imho.
But ... up and down play is a no go. I would not trust the lock.
Again, that's just my opinion .. ... ..
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Re: So I picked up a # 72 and I have a question
This 72 came in yesterday is one of the three that Q showed earlier. Thanks Q it's a great knife and as you said has just an ever so slight up and down movement. I don't believe the blade would close unexpectedly but I will say this, the Case Tribal Lock that I have been carrying for the past few weeks is rock solid. No movement in any direction when opened.
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Re: So I picked up a # 72 and I have a question
I beg to differ. A lock back does not have to be super stiff to function properly. I have a number of Case Copperlocks (1549WL) that open smooth as silk, lock up rock solid (with absolutely zero play in any direction) and require minimal pressure to release the lock. A perfectly engineered and manufactured lock back made in USA that can be purchased brand new for under $50. I wonder why GEC can't produce a lock back folder of equal quality? Maybe they have and I'm just not aware of it...I've never had or heard/read much about the #99 Wall Street, for example. But pretty much everything I've ever read about the #72 mentions some degree of blade play.royal0014 wrote:Now if those knives were good and 'snug' y'all would be
on here complainin' about them being too tight . . . .
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In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
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In the master's chamber they gather for the feast.
They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast.
(Eagles: Hotel California)
~Q~