I got a BRKT knife (Bravo 1.25) a few months ago and it has been slowly seeping a little glue from one particular spot. It is not a huge amount but has to be wiped clean every two weeks or so. I was hoping that it would eventually quit. Does anybody know if the glue used on handles will eventually harden on its own? I do not want to send it back as I am pretty sure that at some point, it will have run its course and either harden on its own, or just run out of glue to ooze. :grumpy:
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My Barkie is oozing glue!
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What kind of scale material is it? I would think any kind of stabilized material like burl would have hardened will before it was made into scales and any glue used in attaching the scales should have dried well before the knife was finished let alone boxed for sale.
chiral.grolim
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The scales are glue to the blade with 2-part adhesive/epoxy. The resin+hardener must be properly mixed in order to catalyze curing. If they are not properly mixed, you will end up with a sticky mess that does not all cure and adhere, the sticky mess will last as long as there is still goo remaining between the scales, that goo will not readily dry.
Idea: is there any flex to the scales? I mean, can you, through application of firm pressure, cause the goo to squeeze out of the spot? The scales should be bolted tightly to the tang such that there isn't space between for goo to ooze out, it should have all oozed out on the initial construction of the knife. Oozing goo indicates that something may have prevented a tight seem between the tang and scales - deformity in the surface or an obstructing hair or other material.
If you can bear to be separated from the knife, I'd recommend contacting BRKT and having it sent back for warranty service - they may need to clean under the scales and re-adhere new ones...
Idea: is there any flex to the scales? I mean, can you, through application of firm pressure, cause the goo to squeeze out of the spot? The scales should be bolted tightly to the tang such that there isn't space between for goo to ooze out, it should have all oozed out on the initial construction of the knife. Oozing goo indicates that something may have prevented a tight seem between the tang and scales - deformity in the surface or an obstructing hair or other material.
If you can bear to be separated from the knife, I'd recommend contacting BRKT and having it sent back for warranty service - they may need to clean under the scales and re-adhere new ones...
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Two things that instantly come to mind, and I don't mean any disrespect by this but: did you buy from a reputable dealer and are you 100% certain it's legit, and not a fake?
If so, if I were you I would definitely send it back for warranty service as per the information already posted above.
If so, if I were you I would definitely send it back for warranty service as per the information already posted above.
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Agreed with above-send it back and don't just accept "seeping" glue from any brand.
Funny (or SAD) but I can easily imagine some different brands' fanboys that would try to marginalize this or justify it on forums if it were their favorite maker/brand...then RAVING about how good their customer service was if they took it back and fixed it.
Funny (or SAD) but I can easily imagine some different brands' fanboys that would try to marginalize this or justify it on forums if it were their favorite maker/brand...then RAVING about how good their customer service was if they took it back and fixed it.
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I've owned probably 50-60 Barkies over the past 10 years, and I've never heard of that! Send it to Mike at BRKT - if it's actually one of their knives, they'll repair or replace it for you.
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Send it to Bark River under warranty, it is covered!
It sounds like the epoxy isn't properly mixed.
Unhardened epoxy contains aminoacids (especially the hardener) that often cause allergical reactions like skinrash.
Avoid any contact with it!
Properly hardened epoxy is chemically stable and can even be used near food.
Regards
Mikael
It sounds like the epoxy isn't properly mixed.
Unhardened epoxy contains aminoacids (especially the hardener) that often cause allergical reactions like skinrash.
Avoid any contact with it!
Properly hardened epoxy is chemically stable and can even be used near food.
Regards
Mikael
Funny (or SAD) but I can easily imagine some different brands' fanboys that would try to marginalize this or justify it on forums if it were their favorite maker/brand...then RAVING about how good their customer service was if they took it back and fixed it.
So can I....so can I.