A "centered" blade

richstag

richstag

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Okay men, what do you consider a "centered" blade?

Below I have a few pictures of an EKI that I feel has a centered blade. If you compare the distance between the side of the blade to the inside of the liner (non locking side) I notice that the distance remains about equal for the length of the flat portion of the blade.

I have other Emersons that are dead center and others that sit closer to one liner or the other. Do you all think that this knife would be considered "centered" or not?

The pivot screw is as tight as it is going to get. There is no blade play open or closed.

I was thinking about this recently...and really I have been thinking what does it matter if it is "centered" as long as it is straight. Then I look at the locking side which also looks about straight with the blade (and that is at an agle:confused:) So tell me, what do you think? Plus if the two washers are the same thickness how could there be differences on either side if it is straight?

I tried to get an angle that shows what I am talking about:

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Well the photo's are not all telling but it looks ok to me. I wish you would have posted a profile of the knife. It looks like a beautiful piece!:D
 
babakanoosh45 said:
Well the photo's are not all telling but it looks ok to me. I wish you would have posted a profile of the knife. It looks like a beautiful piece!:D
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They are in another thread so I did not want to repeat for no reason, but since you asked:)
 
It does look a bit off but if the blade is not hitting the liners when you open it or close it and there is no play then its all good.

AND STOP POSTING PICS OF THAT KNIFE :mad:......... I'm starting to need one :p:thumbup:
 
The locals tell me that; "Close enough to Rt. 80." means... good enough...Mr. ;)
 
ALL of them are. :mad: :D
I had a P-Mil that was a little off.
I can control my OCD now. lol.
 
Lycosa said:
ALL of them are. :mad: :D
I had a P-Mil that was a little off.
I can control my OCD now. lol.
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I never had OCD until I found this place...or wait did I find this place due to my OCD????

:D

Well, I wonder why this one is off center? I cant figure it out in my mind.

Even with the pivot screw tight enough that I know everything is flat together it is like this. And I have reversed the sides and direction of the washers for all the possibilities. What gives is really my question, not so much that it bothers me...even though it does in a way but then again doesn't since it is even in a way.
 
Yeah, I know it is silly and funny;)

I have embraced it. Actually before I posted this thread. I really thought one of you all would have a reason though. Something like...well this is like that because of this and that and I know because of this.:D:D

Thanks anyhow for your help Mr. Lycosa. BTW your 10,000 post should be a picture. Nothing more.
 
amen74 said:
Looks good to me also. That is a nice knife rich! :thumbup:
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I think you are correct sir. I was being crazy. It is very nice (a little too nice). I get hung up on things.

I started carrying my regular 12. I just don't feel bad beating it around. I now want a cqc6. Not sure of the variations but I want one of the large ones with micarta. After carrying the wood one I realized how much I toss around my Emersons. Heck, I remember one drunk night I put out a cigarette on my nineteen 11 handle. Woke up the next day like wtf. Pulled the cigarette off and no mark. Cool.
 
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