Mcusta thumb stud problem

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pogo123

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So I recently bought a Mcusta Basic Folder MC-1 from New Graham Knives, and I chuckled a little when I saw that they sent a little pack of band aids along with the knife. Two days later I was using those band aids because the knife opened up slightly in my pocket, and the tip stuck into the side of my hand when I reached in to get my keys. I tightened up the pivot screw slightly thinking that might solve the problem, but a few days later it got me again. It appears that the thumb stud on the clip side is catching on my pocket and opening the knife just enough for the tip to stick out. Here's what it looks like (not my pic):
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I would like to remove the stud on the clip side, or grind it down so it doesn't stick out so much, what do you guy's think? I sent an email asking Mcusta but they haven't answered.
 
Is the clip reversible? If so, that will eliminate the need for those Band-aids. Just keep her tucked tight to the pocket seam. Provided, of course, it is right hand carry.
 
Well, I do keep it tucked tight, but I carry it in my right pocket and if you look at the design you will see that the blade opens into my pocket. The blade only opens a little so I can't feel it when I put my hand in, but the point digs in when I pull my hand out. It's a beautiful knife and it opens smoother then any other knife I own but the stud seems to stick out a bit too much on the clip side. Even if I can't get the stud off I'm thinking I will try to grind or file the stud down, and smooth it out. It has several ridges on the stud that seem to contribute to the problem. If the clip were reversible that would solve the problem but it isn't.
 
I have the Browning Ice Storm made by Mcusta and have it in front of me. Looking at your picture is the tip of the thumbstud pointed or is it rounded off? If pointed that could be what is catching. Mine is rounded and I have never had this problem. Does the blade snap into the closed position as this also should hold the blade secure from the detent pressure. Best of luck with your bleeding issue. :D
 
rpttrsn said:
I have the Browning Ice Storm made by Mcusta and have it in front of me. Looking at your picture is the tip of the thumbstud pointed or is it rounded off? If pointed that could be what is catching. Mine is rounded and I have never had this problem. Does the blade snap into the closed position as this also should hold the blade secure from the detent pressure. Best of luck with your bleeding issue. :D
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Not only is the stud pointed, but it has several ridges on it that seem to add to the problem. There is a slight snap into the closed position but not a whole lot, which is one of the reasons it opens so smoothly. I think I'm going to round off, and smooth out, the stud but it would be so much easier to do if I could get it off.
 
pogo123 said:
Not only is the stud pointed, but it has several ridges on it that seem to add to the problem. There is a slight snap into the closed position but not a whole lot, which is one of the reasons it opens so smoothly. I think I'm going to round off, and smooth out, the stud but it would be so much easier to do if I could get it off.
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Some are threaded and others are pressed into each other. There is nothing much to grab onto to find out if its threaded or not. I would remove the point and round it off, Tape the area around where you are working so as not to damage anything. It's not hardened so it should not be too difficult. Take your time as it's a nice knife. My detent is not real light so this aids in keeping it closed. Best of luck.
 
What rpttrsn said. The secret is the taping and most importantly the "take your time".

Customising your knives is fun, and you get something that fits what you want, and is unique. Most of my knives have had something done to them.

Greg
 
I had the problem with my Sebenza. Sometimes the keyring would catch the stud and open the blade as I took the keys out.Solution was to simple cut down the stud a bit with a Dremel tool.
 
mete said:
I had the problem with my Sebenza. Sometimes the keyring would catch the stud and open the blade as I took the keys out.Solution was to simple cut down the stud a bit with a Dremel tool.
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That's what I did also and it solved the problem. The rotation of the dremel started to unscrew the stud so I was able to take it off and screw it onto a bolt, that way I didn't have to worry about slipping and hitting the knife. Worked out well, thanks for all the tips.
 
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