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Q Ball fix
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:34 pm
by PoJay
Has figured out a way to fix how difficult it is to close Spyderco Q Ball? I would love to change out the ball with a ball cage, like the Manix. I love the knife ergonomics, but it is nearly impossible to close one-handed. Do they sell shorter springs, or should I shorten the one in the knife? If I do that, I would like a backup spring, in case I screw it up...
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:20 pm
by Manixguy@1994
PoJay wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:34 pm
Has figured out a way to fix how difficult it is to close Spyderco Q Ball? I would love to change out the ball with a ball cage, like the Manix. I love the knife ergonomics, but it is nearly impossible to close one-handed. Do they sell shorter springs, or should I shorten the one in the knife? If I do that, I would like a backup spring, in case I screw it up...
Welcome the Forum . If you do a search you will find information on this subject . MG2
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:56 pm
by RustyIron
Shorten your existing spring.
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:06 am
by ChrisinHove
Somebody here was 3d printing a manix style cage…
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:03 pm
by PoJay
Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:20 pm
PoJay wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:34 pm
Has figured out a way to fix how difficult it is to close Spyderco Q Ball? I would love to change out the ball with a ball cage, like the Manix. I love the knife ergonomics, but it is nearly impossible to close one-handed. Do they sell shorter springs, or should I shorten the one in the knife? If I do that, I would like a backup spring, in case I screw it up...
Welcome the Forum . If you do a search you will find information on this subject . MG2
Thanks. Due to the nature of the name, searches cut out the Q and I end up getting a ton of ball bearing threads. I will keep trying. Appreciate the welcome. I have already gotten quite a bit of useful information. Cheers.
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:29 pm
by sal
Hi PoJay,
Welcome to our forum.
sal
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:12 pm
by Wartstein
PoJay wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:34 pm
Has figured out a way to fix how difficult it is to close Spyderco Q Ball?
Here
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=89999 is a thread I found in a quick search that appearantly offers some tips (just quickly browsed though it myself, did not really thoroughly read it)
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:36 pm
by Rinzler
The Q ball is an excellent knife design, in fact one of my favorites. But the lock design is horrendously implemented, I mean on a scale of 1-10 (10 being worst) it’s a 25. I’ll go as far to say that it is the worst knife spyderco has ever sold based solely on the lock being beyond terrible.
I’d buy three of these right now if it had a manix cage lock instead of the too small slippery marble. Although my wish would be to have spyderco rework the lock mechanism I doubt it will ever happen given Saul’s comments to others’ complaints and criticism on it in the past.
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:24 pm
by PoJay
Rinzler wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:36 pm
The Q ball is an excellent knife design, in fact one of my favorites. But the lock design is horrendously implemented, I mean on a scale of 1-10 (10 being worst) it’s a 25. I’ll go as far to say that it is the worst knife spyderco has ever sold based solely on the lock being beyond terrible.
I’d buy three of these right now if it had a manix cage lock instead of the too small slippery marble. Although my wish would be to have spyderco rework the lock mechanism I doubt it will ever happen given Saul’s comments to others’ complaints and criticism on it in the past.
This is hilarious and I completely agree. The overall looks and opening action is excellent. I love the Wharncliffe blade shape and the full back spacer. But that **** ball lock is so very bad.
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:56 pm
by Danke
Is the Q Ball opening the same, better, or worse than a Dodo?
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:53 pm
by Notsurewhy
Danke wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:56 pm
Is the Q Ball opening the same, better, or worse than a Dodo?
I've never handled them at the save time, but I think the dodo has a more generously sized bevel/opening than the qball that allows for easier access to the ball bearing but I may be misremembering. Anyone who owns both care to chime in?
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:06 pm
by garret
I only have a dodo, its action is a little worse than a manix, the cage helps a little in the action
Re: Q Ball fix
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:21 pm
by Enactive
I love the BBL implementation on the Viele Phoenix, but didn't like it on the Q-ball.
I agree that the Q-ball is a great design that is hampered by the lock implementation. Functionally I prefer the CBBL of the Manix II. Aesthetically (visual and haptic), the steel BBL/ plunger assembly of the Phoenix rocks!