Help with Presto Letter Opener

[ozzie marie]

I have recently added this Presto Letter Opener to my collection. In my opinion it is in really good condition but it dose have some issues and I'm looking for some advice or direction from you folks here

The blade will not sit all the way in the closed position. The blade as it sits in the photo is where it sits and can be locked. The spring seems fine to me because if I press the button and close the blade all the way and then release it, it will fire all the way to the open position where it can be locked.

Your advice and direction is appreciated

Keith

[Joe Dirt]

The sear is worn or the recess in the blade is worn (maybe both), Ozzie.

Kaleb is the man for the job!

...... Joe

[muskrat man]

if it's locked in the closed position in that photo you definitely ave a worn/chipped tang. It's not an easy or cheap fix but it can be done. How does it lock up when fully opened?

[ozzie marie]

MM,

In the fully open position the blade locks as new/normal.

Keith

[muskrat man]

ok, definitely the tang then. Was hoping it was just the button.

[ozzie marie]

MM,

Thanks for the info

I'll contact you if I decide to have it fixed

Keith