Late Bird Wings slipit

[gull wing]

has been put away for several weeks. When I first got it I thought it would be a handy "small knife" to use now and then. It was a bit hard to open and rough(gauling) when closing. Said i would bring it out later when I had time.
The begining of the week, I had time. Took it apart, thinned the backspring a bit and polished the contact surfaces between blade and spring. Had to do this twice before I got it right.
Now we have something, a small handy pocket knife. The bolsters are nicely done and fit perfectly with the G10. I think this is my first knife with plain and serrated blades? It cuts very well in cardboard. I also used it cutting stems of my cucumber and Zucchini harvest.
It won't replace my big time favorites, but it's a keeper.

Just a few shots:

[ChapmanPreferred]

I have really been enjoying the one I have in my collection.

[Lord vader]

While i was at the blade show i had the chance to hold one, and i was amazed at the quality craftsmanship that went in to these knives.They feel and look like there worth a lot more than what folks pay for one.

[thehunt]

in deed:




Was ist difficult to take it apart and put it togehter in the right way?

[yowzer]

It didn't take long for mine to peck its way into a prominent place in my EDC rotation. It's really handy to only have to carry one knife to get both SE and PE blades.

[Jay_Ev]

I really like mine, but I agree that it can be a bit hard to open and rough when closing.

[araneae]

I absolutely love mine, mine needed no tweaking to work just right. Anyone considering this Wings should pick one up ASAP.

[gull wing]

Thanks!

thehunt, it takes a little work to takedown and put back, but not much.
I can show pic's of the process if you want.

[Lord vader]

Thanks!

thehunt, it takes a little work to takedown and put back, but not much.
I can show pic's of the process if you want.

I would be interested in seeing some pics,I am thinking of buying a couple of those wings.

[thehunt]

@ gull wing:
Thanks!
I took it apart this weekend, not that it was rough on opening, but my couriosity was pressing...

I was very pleased, to see that the G10 Inlays arent glued on, as I at first thought.

They are so perfectly fit, that it appears as if they are custom tailored for each peace.

And:
No bolts or rivets on this knife!
It is entirely screwed together! At this pricepoint? Hands down, this is really rare...

[RaoulDuke]

Such a great knife, as are all Spydercos. Will be picking one up soon.

[gull wing]

1. Remove the G10 from both sides.
2. Remove the screw from center pivot and push out the pin tube.(It's easier if you clamp springs(at center pivot point) to ease tension, but you can knock out with dowel punch)
3. It's easy now, remove P pins & etc.
4. I would mark parts the first time so you don't mess them up.(note my "S1" on the liner). Also remember where the washers go.

TOGETHER:
5. Bring all back to the point of #1.
6. a. Clamp springs to force them down(at center pivot point).
Insert Center pivot pin & install screw.
6. b. Tap tapered pin(picture #2) into center pivot holes.
Force (tap) center pivot into holes.
7. Install G10 scales.

pics:

[Lord vader]

Thanks for those pics gull wing,I was just thinking how nice micarta scales would look on there.

[gull wing]

Lord Vader,
New scales would look great on there(like the hardwood block I have there), but.....but I would play hob trying to shape them to fit :) .

[Lord vader]

Lord Vader,
New scales would look great on there(like the hardwood block I have there), but.....but I would play hob trying to shape them to fit :) .

Just put a sheet tracing of paper over the knife then trace the outline where the scales go, then cut out the pattern that you traced on the paper. Then use your pattern on a sheet of micarta, trace the outline from the pattern onto a sheet of micarta.That should do it. I thought about doing the same thing.

[MountainManJim]

Ow! My Wing Slip-It bit me yesterday. I was using it inappropriately and it decided to remind me that it was not a lock blade. It's a very nice knife. The fit of the G-10 is impressive, but I prefer the action of the SS Meadowlark I got today (as good as my SS Delica).

Jim