Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
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Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
I got a new P'Kal date code KS and the wave opener rod is slightly bent downward, in all the pictures it is straight.
I have never seen another like this, was this a recent change or is mine just plain wrong?
There are no signs of damage anywhere on the knife to indicate it was dropped, nor was the box crushed in.
Any input is appreciated.
I have never seen another like this, was this a recent change or is mine just plain wrong?
There are no signs of damage anywhere on the knife to indicate it was dropped, nor was the box crushed in.
Any input is appreciated.
Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
Hi ThermalAdnancement,
Welcome to our forum.
That's not right. Can you unscrew it?
sal
Welcome to our forum.
That's not right. Can you unscrew it?
sal
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Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
Not completely. I was able to get it to rotate only slightly. After that it does not want to any more. I pressed the tab firmly aginst a good wooden workbench to make it rotate, I was concerned about using more secure means due to the risk of damage.
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Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
Update, rotated it again not much change then rotated back to the original position and this happened. It must not be my lucky day.
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Did you buy it new?
Can you get t to us?
sal
Can you get t to us?
sal
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Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
Yes, bought it new and sure I can get it to you.
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Yes I did, sure I can send it to you.
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I can only imagine how fun those were to drill out in the factory.
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Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
Hi David,
Some things are less fun than others. When I told the factory manager what I wanted, he thought it odd, but managed to do it.
I can't imagine it leaving our plant in that condition, so I question how "new" it really was.
Hey TA, Where did you buy it? I'll give Charlynn a "heads-up" that it's coming.
sal
Some things are less fun than others. When I told the factory manager what I wanted, he thought it odd, but managed to do it.
I can't imagine it leaving our plant in that condition, so I question how "new" it really was.
Hey TA, Where did you buy it? I'll give Charlynn a "heads-up" that it's coming.
sal
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Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
Sal, what is the advantage of the screw-in Emerson wave bar as in the P'Kal, vs an integral Emerson wave as in the Delica & Endura?sal wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:32 amHi David,
Some things are less fun than others. When I told the factory manager what I wanted, he thought it odd, but managed to do it.
I can't imagine it leaving our plant in that condition, so I question how "new" it really was.
Hey TA, Where did you buy it? I'll give Charlynn a "heads-up" that it's coming.
sal
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
The screw in can be removed if you don't want to use it. I've removed mine when trying out the P'kal for EDC because I didn't want to use the Emerson opening feature.
Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
sal wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:32 amHi David,
Some things are less fun than others. When I told the factory manager what I wanted, he thought it odd, but managed to do it.
I can't imagine it leaving our plant in that condition, so I question how "new" it really was.
Hey TA, Where did you buy it? I'll give Charlynn a "heads-up" that it's coming.
sal
Are blades heat treated before or after machining and this kind of drilling? I've always preferred this kind of wave hook, I would like it on a few models especially if it were something I could remove when I wanted and maybe screw a plug into the blade when not being used.
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Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
Well even if it cant be fixed, you always have the option to do a zip tie wave.
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Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
We can fix it one way or another. We still make the P'Kal.
sal
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Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
Ok, that totally makes sense. I guess I just never thought about wanting to remove it!
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
The vendor I bought it from was G4G Guns, ordered an insistent, emphasis, and ambitious at the same time and they were all perfect. I will send you a copy of the receipt.sal wrote: ↑Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:32 amHi David,
Some things are less fun than others. When I told the factory manager what I wanted, he thought it odd, but managed to do it.
I can't imagine it leaving our plant in that condition, so I question how "new" it really was.
Hey TA, Where did you buy it? I'll give Charlynn a "heads-up" that it's coming.
sal
Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
Someone definitely dropped it wave side down
Re: Was the P'Kal wave opener angle/shape changed or is this wrong?
Hi Garageboy,
That would be my guess. Or perhaps someone hammered it down because they thought they could "improve" on the design.
Hi TA,
We don't need a receipt. Charlynn knows it's coming in.
sal
That would be my guess. Or perhaps someone hammered it down because they thought they could "improve" on the design.
Hi TA,
We don't need a receipt. Charlynn knows it's coming in.
sal