eccentric pivot pin

[Lycosa]

The eccentric pivot sounded like a good idea. I gather it is not being used anymore. Why not? Thanks.

 

[yablanowitz]

My guess would be:
A) They are more expensive.
B) People were complaining about vertical play due to misadjusted pivots.
C) W&R got tired of adjusting them for people who couldn't figure out how.

Of course, that is just speculation on my part

 

[TedV]

Spyderco lowered their tolerances (either machinery or skills) and did not require the eccentric pivot anymore.

 

[Lycosa]

...and the rest is history!! Thanks for the info on the eccentric, discontinued pivot pin.

 

[brownshoe]

Actually, per Glesser, spyderco was able to meet tighter (not lower) tolerances in parts production thus making the adjustable pivot un-needed. The adjustable pivot does not need constant adjusting, the only weak link is the pivot screw which needs needs lok-tite. After that it will hold for years.