Another Catcherman question
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:10 pm
Just picked up a catcherman - the seller said it has blade play.
Boy does it ever - was this common with this model?
Boy does it ever - was this common with this model?
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Another Catcherman question
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:39 pm
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
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:32 am
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.
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:06 pm
Anybody know if Spyderco can fix this for me ?
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:09 pm
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
Tom
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:14 pm
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:15 pm
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:04 pm
Thanks - I'll call Spyderco.
Just wanted to know if it could be fixed before I contact them.
Just wanted to know if it could be fixed before I contact them.
The Catcherman: 2 distinct generations
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:57 am
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.
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:32 pm
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
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
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:37 am
: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.
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.