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I have a Case stainless Barlow that's extremely hard to open, is there a way to loosen it up to make it easier to open? Thanks ftd

fergusontd wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 2:56 am I have a Case stainless Barlow that's extremely hard to open, is there a way to loosen it up to make it easier to open? Thanks ftd

Sometimes a good shot of quick release oil on the junction where the spring and blade meet helps.
Then once I get it open, I'll wrap the blade with a cloth and work it back and forth a few times a day.
Usually after a couple of days it will become easier to open.

Sometimes though, you just get an ornery spring. I have an old Case 6392 that has a spey blade that's just
stiff no matter what..

Good luck with the battle.

You could probably send it back to Case and they will fix it for you. Probably under their warranty. Instructions for how to do a return are on the Case web site www.caseknives.com. Scroll down to the bottom and click on Warranty and Repair.

Ken

Thanks guys I'll give it a try. ftd