Nailbreaker!!! advice needed

IVANKERLEY

IVANKERLEY

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I have a 2010 BFC Moose that is an absolute pain in the butt nailbreaker to open the Clip blade, I've searched here and followed some of the tips in regards to flushing, lubing, working the action, leaving it open, etc. Nothing is working
In hindsight i kinda knew it wouldnt get better but i kidded my self because i was so happy to have scored one (thanks charlie) Thought i could break it in, but i think its bested me.
Its got really thick backsprings and steel liners. The spear blade works flawlessly, a little stout but usuable. I have carried it and used it initially but just dont carry it anymore because it's a nailbreaker. :( frustrating 'cause it's beautiful and something i'd like to show off since i had a hand in designing the stamp and box.
Looking for any suggestions, advice on it... any magic solutions:D
one tough moose for sure:grumpy:
thanks
gene
 
Don't know if you've looked into it, but there are some dedicated blade openers out there. Sort of like a key (to be carried on a keychain), with a tab that's designed to fit into the nail nick on a blade. A.G. Russell has one, and Bulldog makes 'em too. Here's a pic of the Russell example (listed on his site, called a 'Steel Thumbnail'):

RUL-OP1BR-mi-co.jpg
 
Thanks! I hadnt Thought of that, i honestly dont know if it would help, it's that strong.
those look nice though!
thanks
gene
 
IVANKERLEY said:
Thanks! I hadnt Thought of that, i honestly dont know if it would help, it's that strong.
those look nice though!
thanks
gene
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I hope it's not quite so stiff as to be a problem for a 'steel thumbnail'. That'd be a tough hombre, for sure.

The only other 'fixes' I've heard, for this problem, are to thin the backspring by grinding or sanding it down. Depending on how much adjustment it needs, that may involve disassembling the knife completely, so the spring can be thinned on the inside face. If only a tiny bit were needed, I've seen a suggestion to sand it on the outside face with a belt grinder or something similar. But I'm guessing you might not want to risk that. Lots of potential for cosmetic damage, in doing something like that, unless you're quite good with a grinder.

Depending on who made that knife, you might consider getting in touch with them. Sometimes a reputable maker might be able to handle something like that, if you send it back.
 
Obsessed with Edges said:
I hope it's not quite so stiff as to be a problem for a 'steel thumbnail'. That'd be a tough hombre, for sure.

The only other 'fixes' I've heard, for this problem, are to thin the backspring by grinding or sanding it down. Depending on how much adjustment it needs, that may involve disassembling the knife completely, so the spring can be thinned on the inside face. If only a tiny bit were needed, I've seen a suggestion to sand it on the outside face with a belt grinder or something similar. But I'm guessing you might not want to risk that. Lots of potential for cosmetic damage, in doing something like that, unless you're quite good with a grinder.
Depending on who made that knife, you might consider getting in touch with them. Sometimes a reputable maker might be able to handle something like that, if you send it back.
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Made by Queen, Limited run, custom Tang stamp, etc., may just have to live with it as is... wouldnt be the end of the world. I was going through my knife box and saw it, then got bummed
thanks so much
Gene

heres the knife...
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That really is a good-looking knife.

If it were me, I'd still ask 'em (very nicely). Worst they can say is "no", but you'll never know unless you ask. Even if it's limited production, they might find a way to loosen it up, without having to replace any major parts (other than pins, maybe, IF they have to disassemble it).
 
I can grind the backspring, if the maker won't deal with it.
 
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