Q Ball fix

[PoJay]

Has figured out a way to fix how difficult it is to close Spyderco Q Ball? I would love to change out the ball with a ball cage, like the Manix. I love the knife ergonomics, but it is nearly impossible to close one-handed. Do they sell shorter springs, or should I shorten the one in the knife? If I do that, I would like a backup spring, in case I screw it up...

[Manixguy@1994]

Has figured out a way to fix how difficult it is to close Spyderco Q Ball? I would love to change out the ball with a ball cage, like the Manix. I love the knife ergonomics, but it is nearly impossible to close one-handed. Do they sell shorter springs, or should I shorten the one in the knife? If I do that, I would like a backup spring, in case I screw it up...

Welcome the Forum . If you do a search you will find information on this subject . MG2

[RustyIron]

Shorten your existing spring.

[ChrisinHove]

Somebody here was 3d printing a manix style cage…

[PoJay]

Has figured out a way to fix how difficult it is to close Spyderco Q Ball? I would love to change out the ball with a ball cage, like the Manix. I love the knife ergonomics, but it is nearly impossible to close one-handed. Do they sell shorter springs, or should I shorten the one in the knife? If I do that, I would like a backup spring, in case I screw it up...

Welcome the Forum . If you do a search you will find information on this subject . MG2

Thanks. Due to the nature of the name, searches cut out the Q and I end up getting a ton of ball bearing threads. I will keep trying. Appreciate the welcome. I have already gotten quite a bit of useful information. Cheers.

[sal]

Hi PoJay,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

[Wartstein]

Has figured out a way to fix how difficult it is to close Spyderco Q Ball?

Here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=89999 is a thread I found in a quick search that appearantly offers some tips (just quickly browsed though it myself, did not really thoroughly read it)

[Rinzler]

The Q ball is an excellent knife design, in fact one of my favorites. But the lock design is horrendously implemented, I mean on a scale of 1-10 (10 being worst) it’s a 25. I’ll go as far to say that it is the worst knife spyderco has ever sold based solely on the lock being beyond terrible.

I’d buy three of these right now if it had a manix cage lock instead of the too small slippery marble. Although my wish would be to have spyderco rework the lock mechanism I doubt it will ever happen given Saul’s comments to others’ complaints and criticism on it in the past.

[PoJay]

The Q ball is an excellent knife design, in fact one of my favorites. But the lock design is horrendously implemented, I mean on a scale of 1-10 (10 being worst) it’s a 25. I’ll go as far to say that it is the worst knife spyderco has ever sold based solely on the lock being beyond terrible.

I’d buy three of these right now if it had a manix cage lock instead of the too small slippery marble. Although my wish would be to have spyderco rework the lock mechanism I doubt it will ever happen given Saul’s comments to others’ complaints and criticism on it in the past.

This is hilarious and I completely agree. The overall looks and opening action is excellent. I love the Wharncliffe blade shape and the full back spacer. But that **** ball lock is so very bad.

[Danke]

Is the Q Ball opening the same, better, or worse than a Dodo?

[Notsurewhy]

Is the Q Ball opening the same, better, or worse than a Dodo?

I've never handled them at the save time, but I think the dodo has a more generously sized bevel/opening than the qball that allows for easier access to the ball bearing but I may be misremembering. Anyone who owns both care to chime in?

[garret]

I only have a dodo, its action is a little worse than a manix, the cage helps a little in the action

[Enactive]

I love the BBL implementation on the Viele Phoenix, but didn't like it on the Q-ball.

I agree that the Q-ball is a great design that is hampered by the lock implementation. Functionally I prefer the CBBL of the Manix II. Aesthetically (visual and haptic), the steel BBL/ plunger assembly of the Phoenix rocks!