Help with 1st Gen Kapara?

[Ribstabsheart]

Hey all!

Got one of the first Kapara's made, and its one of my favorite knife. The CQI version seems to fix my only complaint -- the stiff compression lock. For those that dissassembled/lubed/stropped the bearings, did it help? Any tips?

I sent in an email to Spyderco, and whatever they did to the CQI isnt compatible with the OG model, so they can only replace it with a new model (and only if its found to be faulty). Kinda bummed, but I'm not gonna try and pretend its faulty when its one of the best/nicest knives I own.

[Ribstabsheart]

Was thinking of taking it apart, is it tricky/would it void anything?

[Wartstein]

Hey all!

Got one of the first Kapara's made, and its one of my favorite knife. The CQI version seems to fix my only complaint -- the stiff compression lock. For those that dissassembled/lubed/stropped the bearings, did it help? Any tips?

I sent in an email to Spyderco, and whatever they did to the CQI isnt compatible with the OG model, so they can only replace it with a new model (and only if its found to be faulty). Kinda bummed, but I'm not gonna try and pretend its faulty when its one of the best/nicest knives I own.

Welcome to the forum!

The first gen Kapara I had was just fine
Besides I am not an expert on comp. locks

But I´ll bump your thread for I am sure others can give advice! :)

[dsvirsky]

My 1st gen Kapara is also just fine. I do find the compression lock works more smoothly if my finger is all the way forward.

[JuPaul]

Was thinking of taking it apart, is it tricky/would it void anything?

Taking apart the knife does not void the warranty, so long as you don't damage or modify anything, and you reassemble it correctly.