Another Catcherman question

[johns]

Just picked up a catcherman - the seller said it has blade play.
Boy does it ever - was this common with this model?

[The Mastiff]

Mine has no blade play whatsoever. The MBS26 steel blade is tempered to flex like the filet knives you buy at the sporting goods store . Just to be sure that's not what you're referring to right? Joe

[johns]

No - on mine the blade definately moves side to side. Even seems like the pin will move a little - if I squeeze the end with the blade there is less play.
Do you think Spyderco could do anything with this if I sent it in?
I know I'd have to pay for it to be done, since I'm not the original owner, but I like to have it fixed if its possible.

[johns]

Anybody know if Spyderco can fix this for me ?

[LOOKABIRD]

I'm pretty sure they can. I have no experience with their warranty or repair system OR the Catcherman, but I'm pretty sure they will have a way of fixing or replacing it.

Tom

[The CoPilot]

Sounds like a Repair issue (rather than a Warranty issue). Email customer service (Customer Service: customerservice@spyderco.com) or call before sending it. I'm guessing it will be a $20 repair charge plus $5 shipping unless it's the damage is warranty related.

[The CoPilot]

Sounds like a Repair issue (rather than a Warranty issue). Email customer service (Customer Service: customerservice@spyderco.com) or call before sending it. I'm guessing it will be a $20 repair charge plus $5 shipping unless it's the damage is warranty related.

[johns]

Thanks - I'll call Spyderco.
Just wanted to know if it could be fixed before I contact them.

[JD Spydo]

Now do keep in mind that there is a world of difference between the 2 different generations of the Catcherman. The older but sturdier AUS-8 Catchermans had a blade with a thicker spine that I personally liked better for kitchen chores. Also you could get an AUS-8 Catcherman in fully serrated which was never offered as far as I know in the newer/later MBS-26 models.

I've owned at least 4 of both generation models and I've never experienced the blade play you are experiencing.

I personally hated to see the Catcherman dropped and would love to see it come back in a newer/different blade steel. Sorry to hear about your problems. I'm sure it can be remedied however.

[johns]

Thanks JD Spydo -
This one is the AUS 8 - partially serrated.
I'm going to send it in to see if Spyderco can fix it for me.
Just got back into fishing last year and need a good fillet knife.
I have a Dexter Russel fixed blade which is very good, but a folder is so much more convenient.
I have a lot of Spyderco knives and none of them have blade play like this.
I bought it on the auction site since I wasn't able to find one anywhere else.
It was advertised as unused with blade play - so I'm not feeling like I was deceived or anything. It hasn't any signs of being used, but it is also extremely dull. I think I'll ask the folks at Spyderco to sharpen it as well.
By the way I'm waiting on that SuperHawk :D

[bladese97]

:spyder: :spyder: :cool: :spyder: :spyder: Hey Johns....John here; Sorry to here about your issue I don't have one of these, so all I can say is follow advice given to you by these Spyderminds, and if all else fails, send it back to :spyder: 's w&r(warrentee&repair). Good luck dude, and let us know what happens.