Suddenly a part of the shield was protruding from the handle. Stays put fairly well if I push it back. Should I glue it? What glue in that case?
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Cosmetic fault
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knifeswapper
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If you want the shield for appearance, superglue it. If not, put it in a drawer.
In the past I have simply used glue but we are seeing so many reports of sloppy workmanship at Case that we must start viewing these as educational opportunities for them and return for repair in every case. We should not have to assume the burden of trying to educate Case and we have no idea whether this will lead to improved quality control but we should at least try!
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If you reglue be sure to scuff the back of the shield with sandpaper and scratch the bottom of the inlet for the shield with the tip of a blade. Clean with alcohol and dry it then take a damp q tip and just barely dampen the inlet before regluing. All that work will help it adhere better and stay in place longer, I have one I did this way 7 years ago and it's still holding strong.
Thanks, I thought you only saw the link to press first.
Damp the q tip with glue?
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All good advice.
I prefer two-part epoxy. It fills gaps, gives me more time to place the shield just right and clean up any overflow, and doesn't get brittle over time.
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With the non-porous synthetic covers, I'd assume the superglue would work well enough. I've no idea what Case originally uses for glue, for these things. But I've scratched my head over it at times.
I have a Case 5344 SS 'Red Shield' small stockman in stag, pictured below, which has proven to be unique and a bit frustrating in one odd way. When the knife was brand new, the shield simply dropped out in my lap as I was looking it over one evening. I tried a gel superglue to repair it. That seemed a very simple solution - a 5-minute fix. For a while, that seemed a bulletproof solution. But it eventually came out again. That 2nd time, I did a little more cleaning (with acetone) & scrubbing in the recess milled into the stag, to hopefully remove any residual glue, oils, etc. before using the gel superglue again to fix it. Again, it seemed to work. Fast-forward a couple or three years later, and the shield once again dropped out of it.
SO, hoping the 3rd 'fix' would be the charm, I then used 2-part epoxy to bond the shield into place. I'm inclined to think the superglues may not be best-suited for stag or other porous materials. After I'd tried the gel superglue to fix mine, I noticed there seemed to be little evidence of it left behind after the shield again fell out - it seemed as if all of it had just been absorbed deeper into the stag. But I don't think epoxy has ever failed for such use, no matter what. Something to think about, if considering what to use for more porous materials.
I have a Case 5344 SS 'Red Shield' small stockman in stag, pictured below, which has proven to be unique and a bit frustrating in one odd way. When the knife was brand new, the shield simply dropped out in my lap as I was looking it over one evening. I tried a gel superglue to repair it. That seemed a very simple solution - a 5-minute fix. For a while, that seemed a bulletproof solution. But it eventually came out again. That 2nd time, I did a little more cleaning (with acetone) & scrubbing in the recess milled into the stag, to hopefully remove any residual glue, oils, etc. before using the gel superglue again to fix it. Again, it seemed to work. Fast-forward a couple or three years later, and the shield once again dropped out of it.
SO, hoping the 3rd 'fix' would be the charm, I then used 2-part epoxy to bond the shield into place. I'm inclined to think the superglues may not be best-suited for stag or other porous materials. After I'd tried the gel superglue to fix mine, I noticed there seemed to be little evidence of it left behind after the shield again fell out - it seemed as if all of it had just been absorbed deeper into the stag. But I don't think epoxy has ever failed for such use, no matter what. Something to think about, if considering what to use for more porous materials.
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GaiusJulius
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I’ve used 2 part epoxy for shields. Works great and I’ve never had one fall out yet.
Can I clean with acetone? Wild Turkey
Haven't got alcohol for cleaning. Koskenkorva vodka?Can I clean with acetone? Wild Turkey
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Acetone will attack plastics. I wouldn't use brake cleaner, either.Can I clean with acetone? Wild Turkey