880 SP wiggle question

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Runsalone

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880 SP wiggle question

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I got it! The Strider -buck 880SP. Its more of a tank than I possibly imagined. The blade has a little side to side play. This is remedied by tightening up the torx screw, however the knife is moderately harder to open..... Should I leave it tight like this so that it will break in? Will it break in or is there a blade play issue?

Thanks for any help



Now on to the size rant= I cant freaking BELIEVE the thickness of this knife the blade is INCREDIBLE I definitely do not have to worry about breaking it.

Does anyone know of a company that might do inexpensive customizations for production knives? It would be kind of cool to slim this puppy down or put some different scales......I dont know. Ive got a couple of knives (CS recon 1 old model) that Id like to work with .


Also one more question, why is the blade tipped back whenlocked at that slight angle? Was it to keep the tip in line with directional force? Not complaining I think it looks cool like that!
 
Dont know if I can stand to part with it, I may have to create a appropriate field of work just to justify having this thing. I know its awesome cause my wife made that "oh....my....god" face. :D


Anybody carry one as PRIMARY EDC? Do you get used to it or are you constantly aware of the brick in your pocket?
 
i carry the 881T EDC.


As for the tight pivot, I think you should just fiddle with it until you find the perfect tension that's not too stuff but doesn't allow play. Use some teflon tape or Loctite on the screw(s) and guess and check. just turn it an eighth of a turn or so, deploy the blade, and if it's still loose go a bit more. when it is somewhere where you're happy, leave it for 10 minutes or so and let the loctite dry. ;)

i'm used to carrying it in my pocket. IMO it's not THAT thick.

i filed/sanded down the G10 corners myself for a rounder handle.
 
Thanks midget! I may have to give this thing a chance...Its soooo col!

Anybody make any mods to theres to make it more carry or user friendly that we should know about?
 
Anybody make any mods to theres to make it more carry or user friendly that we should know about?
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It isn't a mod but I've seen kydex sheaths for them on tadgear for around 35 dollars. Might be worth checking out if you don't like to carry it clipped to your pocket.

-Bryan
 
I would do just as suggested by midget and fiddle with it till you get it to the spot you want it. Does your's have the double thumbstuds? The only reason I don't have one is the pocket clip. If that clip were mounted for tip down with the clip being mounted as high on the handle as possible, then it would be in my edc rotation.
 
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