Blade Centering, especially on your edc's

Editing away my original post due to brain failure on my part to actually read and comprehend the OP's question. I almost hit that W&C smiley! Yikes!
 
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Speaking to the OP knife, I think it is preferrable that the blade is slightly closer to the center liner.
I have noticed when I push my nail into the nick, that the blade moves over a hair on most knives.
So that blade is starting at an advantage. If you put a lot of miles on that knife, you may find it to have a MORE centered blade after 20 years of pushing it toward the pile side!
My 2 cents regarding a knife that will be used!
 
I'm with Charlie-- I'd rather the blade be slightly closer to the liner on the nick side, so that when opening it I don't rub it against the other blade or liner on the other side. Basically, "No rub, no prob."
 
I agree as well, especially on a thinner, long blade that has a bit of tendency to flex. Another instance would be the clip on a stockman, better to have the blade a bit closer to the mark side liner so that you have plenty of clearance with the sheepfoot blade, the point of which sits right behind it.

Eric
 
Over time things wear out. Every time one opens a slip joint it wears on either one side or both of the joint as a natural consequence of use. Of course, it may leave the blade not centered. Throw the thing away and get a new one, or keep it and use it, your choice, I guess... Is it a tool or a jewel?

I'd like things to stay like new forever, but patina happens too and scratches from use and handle materials and etc. breakdown. Enjoy them? I do.
 
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