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my new CQC8 had an off center blade, and i was told to do as follows by a fellow forumite, would give him/her credit, but i dont remember who it was, anyway, thanks again, it does work.
*loosen all the screws (IE pivot, handle screws) but dont remove them. then open and close the knife a few times, and everything in mine seemed to just line up, as if by magic!! ya do have to work it a few times, about a dozen/or so. but it worked on mine. the blade is PERFECTLY centered now, i guess it just had to 'work itself into place'?? after it seems to line up, tighten the screws back, i had to do this twice(loosen/manipulate/tighten)to get it rightfirsttime was almost, but not quite right, second time, bingo!!
there were further steps to take if this doesnt work, but since i didnt need them, i dont remember, am sure someone will chime in w/them, though. try this first.
good luck
greg
*loosen all the screws (IE pivot, handle screws) but dont remove them. then open and close the knife a few times, and everything in mine seemed to just line up, as if by magic!! ya do have to work it a few times, about a dozen/or so. but it worked on mine. the blade is PERFECTLY centered now, i guess it just had to 'work itself into place'?? after it seems to line up, tighten the screws back, i had to do this twice(loosen/manipulate/tighten)to get it rightfirsttime was almost, but not quite right, second time, bingo!!
there were further steps to take if this doesnt work, but since i didnt need them, i dont remember, am sure someone will chime in w/them, though. try this first.
good luck
greg
No problems in taking emerson knives apart, just be careful to remember what went where, it is very simple.
And you can use ordinary tools for it and you will not void any guarantee...
I take all of my emerson knives apart regualry, they feel good when you give'em some attention
And you can use ordinary tools for it and you will not void any guarantee...
I take all of my emerson knives apart regualry, they feel good when you give'em some attention
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jjcoolay:
The majority of the time, liner rubbing on EKI knives is caused by over pressure from the secondary detent. Take the knife apart and relieve some of the protrusion pressure of the secondary detent on the blade. When you put the knife back togerther again, be sure to center the blade when tightening the screws. Voila, no more liner rubbing and you'll be a lot more intimate with the construction of your knife.
The majority of the time, liner rubbing on EKI knives is caused by over pressure from the secondary detent. Take the knife apart and relieve some of the protrusion pressure of the secondary detent on the blade. When you put the knife back togerther again, be sure to center the blade when tightening the screws. Voila, no more liner rubbing and you'll be a lot more intimate with the construction of your knife.
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Yes, you will have to fieldstrip the knife.
Once you have taken the knife down, you'll notice the secondary blade detent in the off-side liner. It is used to assist in holding the knife closed. On the blade, you'll notice a recess in which the detent ball rests when the knife is closed. The reason your blade pushes against the locking liner side of the knife, is because this secondary detent is putting too much pressure on the blade when closed.
Take the detent liner and push the detent arm into the liner just a little bit. As you re-assemble the knife, ensure the blade is centered between the liners as you tightn the pivot screw. If you find that the knife tends to swing open too easily or if the blade tends to fall out when the knife is closed, then you've pushed the secondary detent into the liner too much.
These instructions are a little more clear. Good luck
Once you have taken the knife down, you'll notice the secondary blade detent in the off-side liner. It is used to assist in holding the knife closed. On the blade, you'll notice a recess in which the detent ball rests when the knife is closed. The reason your blade pushes against the locking liner side of the knife, is because this secondary detent is putting too much pressure on the blade when closed.
Take the detent liner and push the detent arm into the liner just a little bit. As you re-assemble the knife, ensure the blade is centered between the liners as you tightn the pivot screw. If you find that the knife tends to swing open too easily or if the blade tends to fall out when the knife is closed, then you've pushed the secondary detent into the liner too much.
These instructions are a little more clear. Good luck