New Switchblade...Might Have an Issue
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bunnymud
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New Switchblade...Might Have an Issue
I love the knife, but it doesn't open all the way without a little help from a wrist flick. The spring seems fine, but I noticed this and thought it may be a factor. I've oiled it as well. Maybe filing a bit down would help?
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Bill DeShivs
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Re: New Switchblade...Might Have an Issue
How tightly is the blade peened?
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bunnymud
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Re: New Switchblade...Might Have an Issue
It's tight.
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Bill DeShivs
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Re: New Switchblade...Might Have an Issue
Loosen it a little bit by moving the blade side to side.
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XBMX
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Re: New Switchblade...Might Have an Issue
No idea what lube you used but if it wasn't "QUICK RELEASE" get some, amazing juice. Also try YouTube remedys re tight pivot. One inserting a utility blade between blade and bolster works well.
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bunnymud
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Re: New Switchblade...Might Have an Issue
Used some Spot On versa oil. Gotta get some Quick Release.
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hogwild69
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Re: New Switchblade...Might Have an Issue
When Bill says it consider it Gospel. Nuff said.
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CountryBoy77
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Re: New Switchblade...Might Have an Issue
Bunnymud is that one of those new picklocks? How straight is your blade whrn locked open ,as it looks like the lock isnt closing well,but filing you have to be careful as you could end up with a backwards banana.If it were me i would stone it so it closes wwll and looks nice.