Hey guys I recently purchased a new cf smock and it is very very hard to open, it’s almost painful on my finger and then it flies open full force. I’ve owned a couple smocks and none have been like this. So I don’t think it’s common. My question is should I disassemble it and mess with something? Or send it in for warranty?
Thanks so much!
New smock issue
New smock issue
Last edited by MightyQ on Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:09 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: New smock issue
Sounds like one of the detents are sitting too deep in the hole. Warranty likely won't help you, I'd return it. Or try taking out the 2nd detent if you cannot return it.
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Re: New smock issue
Try a tiny bit of oil in the detent before you do anything. Also note, the Taiwan factory has done CQI on the detents of their knives due to them being too soft in the past. Possibly that is the difference you are feeling?
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Re: New smock issue
Okay I will try that!
Re: New smock issue
Could need a possible tweak of the pivot screw?
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Re: New smock issue
Compressed Air to blow out any debris. Then some good pivot oil.
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Re: New smock issue
Thanks for all the info! I will try these after work, and update!