Difficult Adjustment Professional

Leo Greer

Leo Greer

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So, a few weeks ago I purchased a Vero Synapse XL, and decided to customize it. Unfortunately, I flamed the lockside without even thinking about what that might do to the detent ball, which has no hole to poke it out, and is set directly into the titanium frame. Hence, when I quenched it, the ball popped out, and since then I have been on a minor odyssey trying to figure out how to fix this thing.

I wanted to sell the knife, but I’m pretty sure trying to sell a broken knife isn’t exactly great on my track record.

The detent hole is apparently now too deep and /or wide for the ball to fit properly, and I have been unable to adjust the knife to fit correctly using my amateur skills.

I’ve decided that before I mess anything up further, I should seek pro help. Is there anyone y’all know who would be willing and capable?
 
Isn’t the detent ball within the lock bar insert?
 
On this knife, a titanium tube comes up through the insert and the detent ball is set into that tube.
 
Oh that’s too bad. Maybe the manufacturer could press a new one in.
 
It could be fixed but it won't be an easy job for an average Joe. You'd need to hold the ball in the hole while using a hollow tool to sort of stake the circumference of the hole down tightly around the ball. That could be done on a small press or possibly even with a hammer and hollow punch. Best left to someone who knows what they're doing though if you don't want to mangle the rest of the knife. It's a bit of a tricky operation.

You could possibly find a slightly larger diameter ball and try to press or tap it in there too. And by larger diameter I mean by a few thousandths of an inch or 0.1mm max.
 
Is there any chance of slightly deforming the ball? Is it too hard? Try making the ball a little fatter one way? Just brainstorming here.
 
That’s what I may need. I reached out to Vero and haven’t received an answer yet.
 
If it's a hardened ball (i.e. from a ball bearing, etc.) You will not be able to mash/flatten it. It will likely shatter long before any kind of permanent deformation takes place.
 
eKretz said:
If it's a hardened ball (i.e. from a ball bearing, etc.) You will not be able to mash/flatten it. It will likely shatter long before any kind of permanent deformation takes place.
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My reply went through way late for some reason! The ball is ceramic—I know I can’t mash it.
 
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