June 14, 2022 botm marksman 830

[jmh33]

Try this method for closing a Marksman - it's much easier.

Tried that. Can’t move the lock bar at all.
John

 

[jmh33]

Could it be the Ceracoat causing lock bar release issues??
Or is it just me??
I have large hands.
I really do want to like this knife.
John

 

[mbkr]

Try this method for closing a Marksman - it's much easier.

Thanks for this
I watched a different short video - without sound since I dropped my computer and now the sound doesn't work right anymore - that used the method jbmonkey suggested. I was getting more confident that all my fingers would survive, at least until I get cocky with it , but this way is more controlled and really easy.
Works good on my knife anyway

I haven't watched this yet (no sound remember?) Its a short vid by Stephen from SK Blades (remember him?) that discusses adjusting the 830.

 

[jbmonkey]

Could it be the Ceracoat causing lock bar release issues??
Or is it just me??
I have large hands.
I really do want to like this knife.
John

could be. the tolerances on these are tricky if not set up perfect from the factory. worth a quick adjustment just to see...

 

[brianv]

My first picture was quite unsatisfactory. So here is a better one.

 

[GPyro]

I was thinking about cleaning up the Cerakote on the lock. I was going to work it a little to see if it did it on its own. I will have to give it a try.

I was thinking it was binding on it.
I looked at my other marksman, and all the coating was wore off at the lock.
I just scraped it off a touch, and it seems to be smoother / easier to close.

I think these knives just take some time to become familiar with it.

 

[GPyro]

Thanks for this
I watched a different short video - without sound since I dropped my computer View attachment 1847943 and now the sound doesn't work right anymore - that used the method jbmonkey suggested. I was getting more confident that all my fingers would survive, at least until I get cocky with it , but this way is more controlled and really easy.
Works good on my knife anyway

I haven't watched this yet (no sound remember?) Its a short vid by Stephen from SK Blades (remember him?) that discusses adjusting the 830.

Great videos.
Thanks for posting those.

 

[zippo123]

Was able to secure the Stars wars white/black version from a nice fellow member here to go with my Black, Green and White 830 collection.

 

[GPyro]

Was able to secure the Stars wars white/black version from a nice fellow member here to go with my Black, Green and White 830 collection. Now I need the 2020 blue version.
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Once again.
Maybe you should post a WTB ad in the appropriate forum.....

 

[mbkr]

I officially give it after using it some this week. Closing is a snap using P plb 's method. This thing is great
Repurposing an empty bleach jug:


Cut down a sumac with it