I agree regardless of the supposed reasons not to, a selection of screws, screw posts, pivots, pivot washers should, and could be made available at a low cost, resulting in greater customer satisfaction for those of us that feel confident to do so.
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- Mon May 07, 2018 7:57 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Taking apart knives
- Replies: 301
- Views: 54406
- Mon May 07, 2018 7:33 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Taking apart knives - part 2
- Replies: 213
- Views: 210153
Re: Taking apart knives - part 2
Just as I have done with any 1911, these excellent knives are disassembled and dialed in before ever carrying a new Spyderco knife. First the spine edge which often has a course grind finish, so it gets smoothed and comfortable, as does the handle edges 360º, normally on a 3M EXL wheel. The clip is ...
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:57 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Para2 Detent Ball
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3104
The ball bearing doesn't spin, but is hard and slides smoothly on the hard blade surface. I have found some liner locks to be too hard to open for my preference, and some have a hard spot right after you release the blade to close as the ball climbs the corner. I modify both areas of the blade to fa...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:17 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Wicked Edge vs Edge Pro
- Replies: 72
- Views: 38016
Pretty human to like, or prefer what ever was chosen as long as it holds up and does the job. It's all good, but different. I chose the Wicked Edge system. Once past the learning curve, which all will have I am very happy with the results. I like being able to do both sides and believe it is easier ...
- Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:55 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Byrd Hawkbill FRN handle Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2624
- Sun Sep 18, 2011 11:36 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Boye Dent Unpopular?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7071
- Tue Sep 13, 2011 5:01 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: urban lef fantom lock
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6040
- Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:49 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Spyderco Resilience
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5783
My tenacious has really bad blade centering, its way to one side. However, it does not effect its functionality, and it still locks up tight with a very thick liner lock. I find that the screws can be loosened just a bit and the handle warped to center and re-tighten. Stays centered. There is just ...
- Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:26 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: My new Sharpmaker and some questions...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3040
- Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:59 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Blade Centering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1813
I'm of the belief that if it doesn't rub, its okay for me. Perfect centering is a neurosis perpetuated by many a you tube reviewer and plenty of OCD knife nuts. It has no real effect on the knife during use. No, but the point is you can easily correct the centering of the blade with in reason. Why ...
- Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:37 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Blade Centering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1813
Blade Centering
A few have mentioned with disdain that after re-assembly their blade wasn't centered. Even on a YouTube a complaint that the knife wasn't precision enough, because it didn't re-center after re-assembly. The blade tip being centered as many know is simply an assembly procedure of getting it centered....
- Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:44 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Is the ball detent in a Millie Ti/M4 replaceable?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3905
The pitted ball is unfortunate, however the ball rides on it's high surface not the up and down of the pits in the ball. The rough feeling when closing, or opening slowly are generated by the ball riding up and down on the blade tang surface. This will smooth out, I have found. I do like to ramp the...
- Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:52 am
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Messed up the edge on Delica real good
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4685
One thing that can help is to felt tip pen the bevels. Then stroke the stone and see where the angle you are holding is actually cutting. I like a very sharp symmetrical edge and have been using a Wicked Edge sharpener with amazing results. I always start out with the bevels inked to make sure of my...
- Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:46 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Best Online Spyderco Dealer?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 20609
- Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:51 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: Patina Toxic?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5820