Question on the Lahar

[mikeal]

Mine does the same thing. If you tighten the blade, it will pull it toward the center (when closed) but it doesn't flip as easily. I don't mind it being off center, as long as the blade doesn't rub against the liner.

The edge also seems to be chipping. I gave it a good sharpening and it happened again (cutting pegboard) I am going to reprofile it to 30 degrees and see if that takes enough of the factory edge off to keep it from happening again.

 

[reholli]

Any of you guys find that your Lahar (when closed) tend to shift to one side? This is because the liner lock pushes the blade too hard and the tip is (and will not ever be) centre when closed.

If I'm being confusing please say, I'll explain more or post a pic (last resort cause it's a hassle for technophobe me).

Sounds like it needs an oversized/larger-diameter washer on the opposite side of the blade from the liner lock between the blade and frame...this is how my ZT0300s are built, and I'm assuming it was done to counteract the force of their Ti framelock against the blade when closed.

Must be a beefy liner lock...something to be thankful for, at least...

 

[glsj1011]

Thanks to everybody for the information and the pics. I did get my questions answered and i now have a Lahar on the way!! Thanks again!!

 

[Cotherion]

You really don't need to shave any metal off of the base of the liner, if you feel comfortable taking your knife apart.

When my Needs Work was having issues with it's lock, the lock wasn't bent enough. So, I opened up the knife, removed the A/O, and bent the liner over more. But I bent it too much, and the blade was off centered when closed. So I took it apart and bent it the other way, now the lock has settled into the perfect place, where the blade is in the center of the handle, and the lock engages as it should. Hope this helped. If you need it explained differently or in more detail, just ask and I will try to help.

Done it and now my Lahar is perfect Thanks mate, this is a much faster and less permanent option. All you Lahar owners with the blades touching too close to the liner (the liner thats opposite to the locking liner) can try this. Advice, try to use your hands to bend it, I started out with pliers (with liner lock wrapped in thick cloth) and from the first bend there is a little mark/kink on the liner. Best to use your hands (protected with cloth or gloves of course, the liners can cut!) to avoid marking the liners.

Also don't 'overbend' the liners. Best if the liners are as deep as the 75% to 100% of the knife's locking area. Trial and error for me Also don't forget some lube while you're at it. Without the lube you may not screw the pivot tight enough thinking the screw is too tight.