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Hey there. I recently picked up a brand new 2021 GEC 71 BullNose 715121 in red micarta from ebay. It was brand new, just so that is out of the way. When i unpackaged it, the F&F USA birds eye outer pivot collar was perfectly centered, after a few days of very moderate use the pivot collar is now rotated about 30 degrees to the left, its in the same position on both sides. Im not sure how the 71's are put together but seeing that I assume it is one solid collar pressed all the way through the handles and blade. The knife is still solid, no change. Zero blade play, and the action and centering are unchanged. Aesthetically it doesnt bother me. I'm just curious if this is common on 71's, this is my first one. Is it nothing to fret over or is it indicative of further problems down the road? Hope I hear something back. Thanks for your time. Take care.