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t.sous11

t.sous11

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I just received a new GEC 66 jack, it's a sweet knife but has a minor issue I would like to fix. Both the tips the on clip and pen blades stick out of the handle just a hair, enough to snag my skin when running my finger over it. I don't want to wait for it to be fixed through warranty, I'm hoping I can do it myself. Anyone have a link or how-to directions to lower them down?Well I took the kicks to some 180 grit sand paper and it lowered the blades enough, problem solved. My concern with the clip blade is that the kick was already kind of small. in time I'll be able to tell if the blade is resting on the spring, thanks for responses.
 
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Pipeman said:
All you can do is file down the kick. I'd send it back.

Best regards

Robin
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Sheesh I'd feel bad for GEC if everyone sent back knives with such minor issues. But to each his own I suppose...

Personally I'd rather get a knife in the mail were blades rode a touch high. That way it allows me to adjust them to my liking. Atleast, the blades don't sit to low. Then there would be nothing you could do about it.
 
Well I took the kicks to some 180 grit sand paper and it lowered the blades enough, problem solved. My concern with the clip blade is that the kick was already kind of small. in time I'll be able to tell if the blade is resting on the spring, thanks for responses.
 
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If the blades are exposed enough to cut you when it's closed, I wouldn't call that such a minor issue. Especially on a $100+ knife, I'd send it back.
 
t.sous11 said:
Well I took the kicks to some 180 grit sand paper and it lowered the blades enough, problem solved. My concern with the clip blade is that the kick was already kind of small. in time I'll be able to tell if the blade is resting on the spring, thanks for responses.
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Good for you, glad it went well on your first try.

Flint Hills said:
If the blades are exposed enough to cut you when it's closed, I wouldn't call that such a minor issue. Especially on a $100+ knife, I'd send it back.
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Well like I said to each his own. I'd like to think their knives might become a little less expensive if I don't send back knives which I can fix myself in less than 5 minutes. :o They need that time to be working on my next purchase. lol
 
Vandal783 said:
Sheesh I'd feel bad for GEC if everyone sent back knives with such minor issues. But to each his own I suppose...

Personally I'd rather get a knife in the mail were blades rode a touch high. That way it allows me to adjust them to my liking. Atleast, the blades don't sit to low. Then there would be nothing you could do about it.
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Yes there is!!!! To raise a blade, "peen the kick" with a flat-tipped punch and a hammer. Place the flat-tipped punch on the side of the kick. Sharp but light raps/taps of the hammer will cause the punch to elongate the kick just enough to raise the blade. Easy does it with frequent checking is called for.
 
Being a novice, is it not true you can file the kick down too much and it will cause a real problem? Trying to learn here...
 
Flint Hills said:
If the blades are exposed enough to cut you when it's closed, I wouldn't call that such a minor issue. Especially on a $100+ knife, I'd send it back.
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The 66 jack (according to my GEC Distibutor Price List) Retails for about $75 in unserialized Ebony Wood. The only version that is "$100+" is the serialized Burnt Stag. It goes about $110.
 
Vandal783 said:
Good for you, glad it went well on your first try.



Well like I said to each his own. I'd like to think their knives might become a little less expensive if I don't send back knives which I can fix myself in less than 5 minutes. :o They need that time to be working on my next purchase. lol
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I'm glad the OP got it fixed.

It just doesn't make sense to me to have to take a file and/or sandpaper to a brand new knife so that you don't cut yourself while it's folded up in your pocket. I don't know anything about GEC's business, but I'm sure they would have been glad to fix/replace the knife. I doubt their warranty repair having some work has much to do with the final cost of their knives.
 
So easy to fix that it's a shame GEC couldn't have done it.
 
Flint Hills said:
I'm glad the OP got it fixed.

It just doesn't make sense to me to have to take a file and/or sandpaper to a brand new knife so that you don't cut yourself while it's folded up in your pocket. I don't know anything about GEC's business, but I'm sure they would have been glad to fix/replace the knife. I doubt their warranty repair having some work has much to do with the final cost of their knives.
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How do you think GEC would fix it? They'd judiciously file/sand/grind the kick until the tip of the blade rode within the frame. Doubtful that thye'd replace it - my .02¢
 
Since it was my suggestion to send it back I'm going to chime in. A new knife with tips exposed can get nothing but worse as it's used and sharpened. I'm sorry but I personally consider it a major design flaw or manufacturing flaw. Just my opinion.

Best regards

Robin
 
Pipeman said:
Since it was my suggestion to send it back I'm going to chime in. A new knife with tips exposed can get nothing but worse as it's used and sharpened. I'm sorry but I personally consider it a major design flaw or manufacturing flaw. Just my opinion.

Best regards

Robin
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And when GEC got it,they would gladly file down the kick and return it. No manufacturer or Quality Control is perfect. Hence the Lifetime Warranty. Just my opinion.
 
I don't expect perfection when I'm buying knives from manufacturers, they aren't custom knives and aren't going to be custom quality. In my opinion it's the small flaws and imperfections that are easily fixed by the owner that makes the knife more "yours" so to speak. I will say that GEC's quality is head and shoulders over the competition and you can't beat their quality-price ratio. On the other hand, if I would have sent it to them I have no doubt it would have been taken care of.

They are a relatively small company though, and don't have a specific repair department. They fit in repairs between producing new knives, so the wait can be longer. Not that I would have minded, but if it's something small that I can fix quickly and enjoy now, then why not? I never intended to send the knife back, but I haven't done very many operations myself, thus this thread being created to ask what the best approach is. If there's problems down the road, I know they'll be covered under the warranty. No need to stir the pot, everything is good now and I'm very happy with the knife...

 
And a Beautiful Knife it is! The Pumpkin Patch Acrylic was very popular,and is very difficult to find on the market now.
 
That is a pretty knife.

For those saying that the knife is okay in that condition, if you bought a $75 shirt and all of the buttons were falling off, would you happily sew them back on yourself or would you take it back?

I also wonder what people would be saying if this exact same scenario happened with a Case knife.
 
One of my Calf Ropers has the same issue with the clip blade and I've heard of several others having this issue. Pretty minor complaint really compared to some other brands issues but it does seem to be a recurring thing so if ever body just keeps fixing it themselves without at least letting GEC know then nothing will change and it will keep happening. I was going to send mine back to be fixed but after reading how easy of a fix it is I think I will try to fix it myself. That particular knife is just a safe queen though so I have been in no hurry to fix it. I have already been in contact with Christine to at least let her know that I do have the issue with the knife. She was very friendly just like she always is and told me to send it in and I have no doubt it would have been taken care of and sent back to me but I dont want to chance losing this knife in the mail or anything because no Primitive Bone looks the same and I really like the bone on mine. :)
 
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