830 Marksman - detent problem

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I received the 830 today and noticed that the detent is not strong enough to hold the blade closed if I just flick my wrist while holding onto the frame. In fact the blade shoots out as easily as if I employed the flipper.
Does anyone have any knowledge of the 830 in so far as if the detent can be tweaked, or is this a fairly common occurrence?
Over all I like the knife. Nice sharpening from the factory. Lightening fast flipper. But the blade needs to be more secure.
 
I don't recall reading about any issues with the detent being too weak but I may not have read all posts on the Marksman. Have you tried cleaning it real good in the pivot area? Perhaps some crud got in there during assembly and it's keeping the blade from closing fully which might keep the detent from engaging all the way.
 
Badhammer said:
I don't recall reading about any issues with the detent being too weak but I may not have read all posts on the Marksman. Have you tried cleaning it real good in the pivot area? Perhaps some crud got in there during assembly and it's keeping the blade from closing fully which might keep the detent from engaging all the way.
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Blade closes fully; no obstructions that are noticeable without take down.
The pics show the two possible scenarios...engaged and disengaged. The detent, flipper, lock and blade are all made from one piece of steel with a pivot hole. Lockbar strap needs more downward pressure on the detent. But how to achieve that??





 
The two small hex head screws on the opposite end of the back-strap are the only adjustment that will provide more pressure where you need it. I would start there. Keep in mind that the more pressure you have on the back-strap, the harder it is for the strap to engage the blade when flipping. It's a fine line and will take some tweaking. Keep those allen wrenches handy though. The more you use it and brake it in, the more you'll need to keep adjusting. It took a couple of weeks of use before I finally got mine perfect. Now I carry it more than my 110s, 560 or my CSAR-T!
 
SOLEIL said:
Look here, this may help.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1204647-Buck-Marksman-detailed-review?highlight=830
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Thank you. That link was really helpful in that it highlighted the need for Buck to disclose some basic information: tool sizes needed and basic method of adjustment.
My 830 uses all torx screws. The thought of mixing torx and hex (as apparently had been the case) without mentioning that is befuddling.
My T6 torx that would be used on the 2 rear strap lock screws, has a little sloppy fit, so since we all have probably experienced the frustration that accompanies stripping screws, this gives me just the justification I need to order a Wiha Torx set to replace my less quality set.
 
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