FRN handel on cricket weak?

Beach Bum · #1

I recently purchased a cricket with a FRN handle, but the handle seems to be a little flimsy. Is this normal? The quality of the blade and handle fit does not seem up to par with my other sypides.

mnblade · #2

You can take supreme comfort from this: "Spyderco warrants that all of our products are free from defects in material and workmanship."

If Spyderco made it, I wouldn't worry about it.

rico · #3

BB- The Cricket is my favorite mini-spydie. I have 9 of them.
2 CF
2 Pink
3 Almite
2 FRN
Never any Problems. rr

Beach Bum · #4

Maybe I bought a lemon, but I would sure love to see a G-10 version of this knife. It is very handy and cuts like a dream for its size.

lotsablades · #5

Is there just a bit too much blade play? If so, You can remove the clip, and tighten up the pivot point a bit, use some Loctite and it'll stay nice and tight!

My FRN Cricket is one of my favorite knives, and is my nearly CONSTANT companion. (I own about 45 Spydies, BTW...)

"A knifeless man is a lifeless man..." -ancient Nordic proverb

rico · #6

BB - I have begged Sal for a
g10. rr

revolvergeek · #7

A G-10 Cricket would be VERY cool!! How about a partially serrated one? That would be a funky looking little knife! Maybe with blue G10 scales.........

Beach Bum · #8

Thanks lotsablades, your tip did the trick. I never knew there was an adjustable screw behind the clip. Now it seems strong enough for my use.

Now I love my cricket even more.

java · #9

Rookie though I am, and I know this has been suggested before, it's plain to see the answer is almite (Sal, please reissue. Please! Please! Please! (Ohmigod, I've been reduced to begging)) or a new SS version!! I will buy 4 just for custom work. I am pleased with my FRN Cricket and have had no problems but, I need an almite Cricket fix - BAD!

Good pointer, lotsablade, and good luck!

"Never spit in another man's face unless his moustache is on fire."