110 LT Lock Bar wiggle?

[NoF]

I have a 110 LT that I used for a while and it's developed an ailment. The lock bar will move when the knife's open and there's pressure put on the blade and I can feel it wiggle in my palm, the blade in turn moves up and down when cutting. I don't know if it can be considered blade play since the blade isn't really loose relative to the lock bar, but rather the lock bar is shifting around.

Is this normal? If not, is there some home remedy to this sort of thing or should I try sending it to Buck?

 

[sassafrassdogs]

If you feel it's bad enough send it to Buck and see what they say...Maybe a week spring?

 

[Reitwagen]

I haven't handled an LT yet that didn't have some sort of blade play. It seems to be the nature of the beast. On the other hand, all of my 112 Slims lock up solid and I've been putting them to considerable use at work.

 

[BuckShack]

Up and down sounds like lock rock. Unusual on this type of lock. None of mine have this or any wiggle at all really. Probably should send it to Buck.

 

[jbmonkey]

every lt I have has some play but not unsafe amounts by any means. when you say moves.......are we talking teeny tiny amounts or lots. I realize thats a relative term. if its unsafe movement, send it in. dont take chances not worth it.

 

[NoF]

Thanks to everyone for the advice.
There's a bit of play, not to the point of dangerous, but enough to make it uncomfortable for now. I'm just wary of how it seemed to develop so quickly.

I'll hold on to it for a bit longer, but I'll probably send it in for warranty if it gets any worse.