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Herr_Noobien

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My Millie arrived a while ago and I just noticed that the blade was jilted towards the lock side :( Normally I wouldn't mind but when a knife costs $300 AUD, then you start to get really nitpicky. I know LowTec on the spyderco forums posted a method of straightening out the blade but it didn't work for me. Any ideas?
 
What version of Millie?

You can't get it apart, right?

Seems you're limited to pivot adjustment.
 
Yeah. I was just wondering what I should have done since all I ended up doing was rounding off two of the backspacer screws...
 
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Yeah. I was just wondering what I should have done since all I ended up doing was rounding off two of the backspacer screws...
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Improper TORX sizes maybe?

Make sure you're using a quality set of TORX bits and the largest size that will fit. I believe they are 8, I could be wrong. It's a bit past nit-picky when you have a slightly off center blade. It doesn't affect anything, even how it looks.

The suggested method is to loosen the pivot and the stop pin and then slowly tighten them both back down.
 
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It's a bit past nit-picky when you have a slightly off center blade. It doesn't affect anything, even how it looks.
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I don't know? $300AU ain't chump-change.

I think you're going to have to waite till those screws can be removed.

I still think checking with Spyderco is option #1 and drilling the heads off is option #2.

Oh, yeah, you could try immersion in boiling water followed by putting in the freezer. Let the temperature of the kife reach the respective ambient temperatures. Repeat a few times. Time is you're friend. Then try removing the screws when you pull it out of the freezer for the last time.

That sometimes works.
 
I have a few ideas in mind. I'm waiting for spyderco's reply about the cost of repairs. Using a small bit drill then using easy out is option number 2 like orthogonal suggested. I could try glueing the torx key to the head and then remove the screw. I'm going to take it to an IT store tomorrow and see if they can remove it (a friend of mine had a similar problem with the screws on his hard disk). If I can get the screws out, I'll email spyderco again and ask how much extra screws will cost.

Josh, knives cost a fair bit more here (the price difference is far bigger than just currency exchange) in Australia than they do over there. Customs is a bitch here so I have to resort to buying the knives locally. All of my other knives are dead center when closed so it pisses me off slightly when my most expensive one is off.

EDIT: loosening the pivot screw centers the blade but then there is blade play. Should I loosen the stop pin a bit? its only two of the backspacer screws that are messed up (thankfully, both on the same side)
 
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Herr_Noobien said:
Josh, knives cost a fair bit more here (the price difference is far bigger than just currency exchange) in Australia than they do over there. Customs is a bitch here so I have to resort to buying the knives locally. All of my other knives are dead center when closed so it pisses me off slightly when my most expensive one is off.

EDIT: loosening the pivot screw centers the blade but then there is blade play. Should I loosen the stop pin a bit? its only two of the backspacer screws that are messed up (thankfully, both on the same side)
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I understand the cost, but you have to realize that a slightly off center blade does nothing to impair performance in any aspect. It's nice to have though. :)

Loosen the pivot screw and stop pin screw. See the attached picture.
 

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What part of aus you in mate? I've had no problems with customs here in WA anything you can buy in stores here you can import.
 
I wish. My Benchmade 530 was seized by customs because the AXIS lock apparently classified it as a flick knife. Same with my 6 inch Ti-Lite (gravity knife apparently because you could flick it). I tried to explain that the AXIS lock does not classify it as a flick knife, but they insisted on taking it. I also told them that you can just tighten the pivot on the Ti-lite (didn't listen :grumpy:). I even had a CRKT M16 taken because apparently I could sharpen the swedge which would make it a dagger. I lost a good deal of money because of customs and I have just given up on importing knives...
 
Jeez mate thats a bit of a bugger. Makes me a bit worried now because they are taking such liberties with the descriptions of knives. Itd be interesting to see the definitions that they are using to make these assessments. The reason behind taking the M16 is bordering on the insane, why would you sharpen a folder to make it a dagger, would make it to dangerous to carry? Perhaps you could email them before importing something to get the ok on it, that way if it was taken you would have something to show otherwise?
 
Double edged knives are restricted imports and I didn't have a permit (I didn't think I would need one...). If you contact them and it turns it that you DO need a permit for a certain knife, my advice to you is either buy it locally or don't buy it at all. It takes ages to have B709 and then B710 approved (6 weeks usually).
 
Cheers for the advice mate, might have to hunt around for some good aussie dealers now.
 
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I wish. My Benchmade 530 was seized by customs because the AXIS lock apparently classified it as a flick knife. Same with my 6 inch Ti-Lite (gravity knife apparently because you could flick it). I tried to explain that the AXIS lock does not classify it as a flick knife, but they insisted on taking it. I also told them that you can just tighten the pivot on the Ti-lite (didn't listen :grumpy:). I even had a CRKT M16 taken because apparently I could sharpen the swedge which would make it a dagger. I lost a good deal of money because of customs and I have just given up on importing knives...
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I can get M16/M21's, But CS Rajah 1 no go!

Work that out?

AUS Customs............:thumbdn:
 
Herr_Noobien said:
knives cost a fair bit more here (the price difference is far bigger than just currency exchange) in Australia than they do over there. Customs is a bitch here so I have to resort to buying the knives locally. All of my other knives are dead center when closed so it pisses me off slightly when my most expensive one is off.
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The choice is 1. Pay more and let someone else deal with customs.
2. Go it youself and take the chance.


It's hard to explain to people that haven't lived it.
Thats what you guy's are facing now.

There is a 50/50 chance you'll get what you pay for.

Sad but true. :(
 
I've been in both situations mate, neither of which were vey fun. The ti-lite and M16 confiscations didn't bother me a lot (I was still annoyed though) since I didn't spend too much on them. I wasn't willing to take that chance with the Millie since I would loose $180US (off the top of my head that's $230AU). I'll pay the extra $70AU for peace of mind and buy it locally.
 
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