eccentric?

theginsu · #1

The Lum Chinese folder has an eccentric pivot pin. What is this, why is it good to have, and why can it only be adjusted by the factory?

Carlos · #2

The eccentric pivot pin allows for adjustment of the linerlock's wear. Once it has worn all the way to the right side and developed "play," they can re-tighten the lock and have it start fresh on the left side of the tang again "as new."

It can/should only be adjusted by the factory because only the factory has the special tool used to adjust the pin.

Jeff/1911 · #3

Thanks Carlos,

I've always kind of wondered about this myself.

Jeff/1911.

nomaded · #4

Here's a good explanation of how to do it yourself (which will probably void the warranty):

<a href="http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... centric</a>

Edited by - nomaded on 3/15/2002 1:22:25 PM