Need advise on problem with Northwoods Barlow.

[machineage]

Hello guys. I have a Northwoods Madison Barlow in Mammoth ivory and the blade lays all the over to one side (does not rub).I've had the knife for several years now and had bought it second hand. What would be the best way to fix this? If I was to send it in to have fixed, who should I send it to? Thanks much in advance for any help.

 

[LastRodeo]

You can contact KnivesShipFree and ask them who manufactured the knife. I’m fairly sure it would be Great Eastern Cutlery.

 

[Will Power]

That's going to be a tricky fix I suspect as it would involve dismantling the knife. With those Mammoth slabs you could very easily crack them so I reckon it's not worth the risk.

If it's not rubbing or interfering with the knife's action, I think you should forget this. True, an expensive version like this with rare handle slabs should really have left GEC with proper centring.

If it's 2nd hand and you've had it some years I think the manufacturer might be reluctant to fix it, don't know. Could be a longish wait too.

 

[LastRodeo]

If it was made by GEC, I would call them to find out what would need to be done to center the blade.

 

[machineage]

Thanks guys for the response. 'Will Power' you're probably right and I should let it be. Sounds like it could be potentially more trouble. It's a shame though because it has such nice Ivory. Do any of you know, in a general sort of way, if this would detract from the overall value of the knife? Thanks much.

 

[supratentorial]

This comes up a lot. GEC bends blades to center. It would take GEC a couple seconds to center. Would it be worthwhile to send in? In my opinion it's not a big deal unless its hitting the liner or another blade. But for some it's really important to them. Here's some more info from a prior post.

GEC shoots for close to center but I don't think they are hung up on hitting dead center. Since they are just bending the blade to center, it does not have the same significance as it does on modern knives. Very different manufacturing and construction.

In this video tour of the GEC factory, skip to 14:35 and you'll see how the blades are centered.

 

[dammyippon]

I would send it in to GEC.

 

[machineage]

This comes up a lot. GEC bends blades to center. It would take GEC a couple seconds to center. Would it be worthwhile to send in? In my opinion it's not a big deal unless its hitting the liner or another blade. But for some it's really important to them. Here's some more info from a prior post.

Thanks for the video link. Seems like just a simple tweek. Maybe I'll see if I can get in touch with GEC and see what they think. Thanks again.