Delica blade moving around on me

Shotgun · May 12, 2015

For normal edc the delica is just about the perfect knife for me. My issue is when I try to add a little force to the cut like when making fuzz sticks. I notice the blade and lock are moving around on me. The only thing I can think of is that my hand is disengaging the lock. Any tips on hand position or where to apply pressure? I guess I'm just not accustomed to lock backs yet.

Razzle · May 12, 2015

Nature of the beast, back lock knives will often exhibit some up/down play.

Bigfattyt · May 12, 2015

I wish all lock backs were Tri-Add locks!

Once you get used to absolutely no movement, even with a lot of pressure, you start to he annoyed with it. I have a few lock backs now where it annoys me!

kurt6652 · May 12, 2015

Sometimes tightening the lock bar pivot screw will help lessen or eliminate vertical play in lock backs.

DocT · May 13, 2015

Also, tighten your grip screws. That will have a big effect on the lock and blade, very often.

link2derek · May 17, 2015

Take it apart, wash it out with warm water and dish soap, dry well, lube where appropriate (mineral oil works fine and is cheap), reassemble (maybe a touch of blue loctite if you prefer), and put her back together. A lot of times, that does the trick (or at least makes an improvement).

AF · May 18, 2015

Completely normal for the Delica.

Ulf Krogstad · May 18, 2015

AF said:
Completely normal for the Delica.

Yes it is. There really isn't much you can do about it. Except tighten the pivot very tight.

calc · May 19, 2015

Ulf Krogstad said:
Yes it is. There really isn't much you can do about it. Except tighten the pivot very tight.

Yup, and even then it's typical to see very slight up/down bladeplay. Just the nature of back locks.