Question about my new Vic soldier

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i just purchased a new model vic soldier today. the Academy had them in the wrong place and they were displayed for 24.88!!! i asked the guy if that was right, he said no, but said i could have 1 at that price, so of course i bought one. anyway, when i get out to my truck and take it out to look at it, i notice that the main blade has some up and down wiggle to it, but no side to side. i figure the liner lock got a little too much metal removed at the factory. is this something i should be worried about? would Vic correct this? i also noticed that the wood saw was not finished very well, with little metal burrs still on the teeth. i love vic knives, and i know they make a great product, but this one is not as ship shape as my older tinkerer. thanks for the help guys.
 
The saws often look like that and don't affect the performance at all, after the first time you use it they'll all be gone anyway.

The slight vertical blade play gets mentioned every so often (my Forester also has it) but I've never heard of it affecting the lock-up or performance.

I hope you still enjoy your new SAK. :)
 
Hi,

I went through the vertical blade play with a gift Rescue Tool. I talked to a nice Lady at swissarmy.com. She had me send it back to them and they replaced it. But the new one was the same. I've since come to the conclusion they are supposed to be like that.

dalee
 
Sounds like mine. Don't worry about the up and down play. I've been using mine heavily for a year and it hasn't gotten worse. The burrs on the saw will come off after you use it for the first time.
 
As others have said... a little up and down 'wiggle' is inherit to the lock design.

It's not really a traditional liner lock in the sense of having the liner engage the tang... it's more of a blade stop than a lock. Same goes for the locking can/beer opener/pry bar tool. If you have a liner or frame lock, shine a flashlight where the lock engages and compare to the Victorinox to see what I mean. It's a good design if you don't mind the slightest amount of blade play. Try pushing on the spine of the blade when the lock is engaged - it won't move.

Good score, BTW :thumbup:
 
Use in good health , it's a tad unconventional , but a very safe /secure lockup !

Chris
 
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