Hello everyone,
Did anyone else on this forum experience liner lock problem with Elishewitz custom folders. The liner lock of my 2 month old Specter doesnt have that sticky feel when you unlock the liner. In fact, it was so loose that I would accidentally release the lock when I white knuckle it. Although Ive sent my knife back to Mr. Elishewitz for repair, it still wasnt to my satisfaction. The lock still disengage with minimal force, though it doesnt close involuntary when I white knuckle it. However, whats more troubling is the fact that I could now slide the liner (with a push of my thumb) all the way to the far end of the tang with little force. While Im no knife expert, I think the problem may be attributed by an overly polished, or misalign angles between the tang and liner. Les, I know youre a strong advocate of customs over production . And I dont disagree with you. But the Specter is my first custom and I feel I got a beautiful looking $400 LEMON when comparing it to my production $90 Benchmade, Spyderco, or $325 Sebenza. Please note that I not bashing Mr. Elishewitz; In fact I think his design and ergonomic are among the best thats why I bought his knife in the first place. However, Im deeply trouble by the fact that Mr. Elishewitz, as an expert knife maker, could have over looked an obviously defected lock.
Bob
Did anyone else on this forum experience liner lock problem with Elishewitz custom folders. The liner lock of my 2 month old Specter doesnt have that sticky feel when you unlock the liner. In fact, it was so loose that I would accidentally release the lock when I white knuckle it. Although Ive sent my knife back to Mr. Elishewitz for repair, it still wasnt to my satisfaction. The lock still disengage with minimal force, though it doesnt close involuntary when I white knuckle it. However, whats more troubling is the fact that I could now slide the liner (with a push of my thumb) all the way to the far end of the tang with little force. While Im no knife expert, I think the problem may be attributed by an overly polished, or misalign angles between the tang and liner. Les, I know youre a strong advocate of customs over production . And I dont disagree with you. But the Specter is my first custom and I feel I got a beautiful looking $400 LEMON when comparing it to my production $90 Benchmade, Spyderco, or $325 Sebenza. Please note that I not bashing Mr. Elishewitz; In fact I think his design and ergonomic are among the best thats why I bought his knife in the first place. However, Im deeply trouble by the fact that Mr. Elishewitz, as an expert knife maker, could have over looked an obviously defected lock.
Bob
