DoDo Lock - disengagement

waf · #1

Got my new Dodo for xmas - have just given it it's first clean-up with hot water and soap. Dried it off and applied a few drops of Ballistol to the hinge and lock spring.

Now, if I open the Dodo fast, or moderately fast, its gets to be a SERIOUS pain to make the ball-bearing lock disengage. If I open it really slowly, then it's no problem to disengage.

So I'm guessing this ball-bearing is getting jammed too hard into the tang. Anyone else found this, or can help with suggestions ?

Thanks

CKE · #2

Welcome to the Forum! Call Spyderco warranty. This is only the fourth time I have heard this. Don't let it scare you off the Dodo. It is one of my fav Spydies and is totally awesome. Some though(4) have had a ball bearing lock problem. Call them and they will be most helpful. Stick around and enjoy the forum, Take Care!!!

"everything else is just a jeep"

CKE · #3

Sorry, I meant to ask is the lock failing as in you can push it closed after it has locked?

"everything else is just a jeep"

Shiden · #4

Welcome to the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Forum, Waf.

Shiden-Kaj

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waf · #5

Hi, thanks for the welcome.

My DoDo lock isn't failing - ie. the knife is not closing on me. The probem is more the opposite - very very difficult to make the lock disengage. I sometime need to use a little screwdriver as a pry-bar to shift the ball back so the knife can cose.

I reckon the ball is getting jammed in the tang, or alternatively there is something obstructing the spring (in the knife handle). Hard to say without taking the knife apart.

CKE · #6

Definelty do not take it apart. Call warranty and repair, have yet to hear of one not being able to close. Hope this helps, Take Care!!!

"everything else is just a jeep"

Joyce Laituri · #7

Dear waf,

Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.

My apologies that your Dodo is not functioning correctly. If would be best if we could take a look at it. Please email me at jlaituri@spyderco and I can give you the information on getting it back to us.

Thanks,

Joyce @ Spyderco

waf · #8

Joyce

Many thanks for the excellent service; and my new Dodo which arrived today.

It's funny how quickly one gets used to one's knife, and I've missed it this last few days. Thanks for sending me a new one so quickly.

Best wishes
Waf

Mr. Bombastic · #9

Nice to hear you got such speedy service Waf. I sent my Dodo in on Monday (because the lock was failing) and hopefully it won't take too long before it's back in my pocket. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>