Spyderco Forums

No, everything has to have gaps in order to move, even if the gap is very tight, there still are gaps.

I see what you are saying but this is not the case with liner locks nor another lock-back I just tested by another manufacture.

Honestly, I know this is not going to be popular but I think ...

Blerv wrote:
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38899

It doesn't make it any weaker, just different.

This is interesting! Thx!

My guess is that it's inherent to the design. When you put pressure on the blade, it exerts force towards the back of the knife. That would then move the lock bar and push against the lock spring holder and cause a gap, resulting in flex?

That seems like a reasonable explanation. Is it a bad ...

Gunslinger wrote:Wow, your right. I checked out my lockbacks after reading your post and noticed that my endura 4s have this flex. you can feel the spring pressure pushing it back. I can feel it in the stretch, pacific salt, and police3, but not as bad.

Yeah, I was shocked too!

I just got a new Spyderco Delica 4 in the mail today :) and I was doing the normal BS- checking the lock up (pulling up and down close to the handle) which felt tight and I was happy! Then I took the blade to the cutting board and did a push cut thru a straw with the tip of the blade and as I ...

Nice setup.

Thanks!
Heres a more recent setup! I promise this is the last one for a while :D

http://www.spyderco.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=130&pictureid=884

Fisher Bullet Pen
Maxpedition Micro Wallet
SAK Cadet
Spyderco Delica 4
4Sevens Preon 1
Native Bomber Glasses
G-Shock AWG-100
Cell ...

Here are a couple older pics of my carries with slight variations- everyday is a little different. I have since stopped carrying the note pad unless I have a bag with me.

http://www.spyderco.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=130&pictureid=863


Moleskine Note Pad
Fisher Bullet Pen
Maxpedition Micro ...

Simsmac wrote:Uncanny how similar the shade of blue is on those three items. Great gear, and great photo. :)

Thx! :)

Creepo wrote:You wouldn't happen to like blue now would you? :D

Its alright! ha
I think I need one of your blue paracord lanyards for my D4. They look good! Nice work.

Blue Delica 4 FFG
4Sevens Preon 2
Apple iPod Shuffle

Thanks everyone for the feedback! Once my new Delica shows up in a day or two I think I will be sending this one in. I will post the end results when I get the knife back.

Same thing here.
Bought a Grey Endura FFG and Delica FFG last month. With only the Delica having the above symptom.

However, it is not as severe as yours and I find that it has no effect on the operation of the knife.

Thx for the post. I guess it makes me feel a little better knowing I am not ...

scout wrote:I know this may sound condescending, but check for lint in the lock interface.
(happens to me more frequently than I would like to admit)

Yeah thats not the case here. Its as clean as could be but thanks for the suggestion!

Frapiscide wrote:I'd say send it to W&R. Did you try to push it down? It may be able to shave off enough metal to provide clearance. I'd recommend contacting/sending it to W&R.

Yeah its not budging! Guess I will mail it in, just was hoping not to have to. Thx!

Am I the only one with an uneven lock bar on a delica 4 FFG?? :confused:

I know this is not a huge deal but it is very annoying when using the blade for longer periods of time. Its as if the lock bar is just slightly too long and cant sit all the way into the notch in the tang of the blade. Its ...