Awwwww Crap!!!!!!! This could suck.......

To 420...

considering that Benchmade used to be PC, I have a feelign they would, and even if they weren't, I have a feeling they'd be willing to do the work anyway on a balisong of good quality.

From what you're talking about, the only reasons I can think of that it wouldn't lock are either bent handles (less likely)
or worn pins, giving enough room for the handles enough play to be that loose...
rather than going through the hassles of trying to weld the knife, which sounds like a major hassle, replacing pins would probably be easier, either to do or have done.

The third option I guess would be a very worn latch... or latch pin... in which case finding a way to replace that might be easier, again, than trying to weld in awkward spots... hell, you may even (BLASPHEMY BLASPHEMY BLASPHEMY I'M GOING TO HELL FOR THIS) be able to replace it with a Jag latch
 
I was offered by BM to send in my PC International to get the handle replaced.
Sending it over would be no problem, but I was afraid they can't send it back to me, given this crap custom I am having here
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, so I had to decline the kind offer.
 
Thanks SGTP!!

That aluminum tape did just the trick!!

I put 2 strips 1/8" wide on the inside of the bite handle right where the blade kick hits, and now the latch stays closed.

Thanks for the tip!!
 
420,

cool! I havent tried it yet but knew it would work. I guess its time to get off my ass and fix those loose parkers.......

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">BM received my package on Monday, Roberta DeAsis signed the return receipt so I now have her signature!!! It's nice to know that the owners of BM take an active part of the company. I hope to get the balisongs back soon. I'll let ya know what happens when I do.</font>
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I'm told that Roberta DeAsis, Cheif Operating Officer of Benchmade, is currently manning the front desk/switchboard position since she wants to stay in touch with the nitty-gritty day-to-day operation of the company.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
Lothar,

good idea. Maybe they are willing to ship over the handle ..
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Mine has no pin problem, but rather the handle problem (cracked but not yet broken)
 
....sending BM an email now, still waiting....

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Cameron

"And shepards we shall be, for thee my Lord for thee, power hath descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy command, so we shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be, En Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti"
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