Slight blade rub

[jec88]

Picked up a regular size case muskrat. The upper part (non business end) of one blade slightly rubs the other blade when opening. The knife is one that I would like to give more pocket time and be a user and let develop a nice patina.
Both blades have a great snap, should the slight rub bother me? Will a slight rub typically stay the same or get better, or is it something that would get worse. Or is there a simple fix. I could send it back in, but if no more than it's rubbing, is it something most people would live with?
Thanks in advance.

 

[2Dead]

Are you pulling the blade straight up or are you pushing against the blade a little bit? It might just be a tight fit and the act of opening a blade is pushing it over and causing the rub. But, if you're going to carry and use it, I wouldn't worry about blade rub especially if that's the only issue. It might get scratched in use anyway right?

 

[JAlexander]

It seems to me that people are waaaaaaaaaaay too picky about blade rub these days. I can see being persnickety when we're talking about customs, but except in really extreme cases blade rub doesn't affect the function of the knife. Go ahead and use it, I say. Pretty soon it will have patina, scratched bolsters, and who knows what else in terms of small imperfections.

 

[jec88]

Thanks, that was what I was concerned with, is that at some time down the road it could affect function.
I'm used to carrying a single blade knife, carrying one with 2 blades is new to me.

 

[2Dead]

If it does get worse later on where function is affected then send it in to Case and they'll fix it for you.

 

[kamagong]

It seems to me that people are waaaaaaaaaaay too picky about blade rub these days. I can see being persnickety when we're talking about customs, but except in really extreme cases blade rub doesn't affect the function of the knife. Go ahead and use it, I say. Pretty soon it will have patina, scratched bolsters, and who knows what else in terms of small imperfections.

I completely agree.

- Christian

 

[Modoc ED]

Originally Posted by JAlexander
It seems to me that people are waaaaaaaaaaay too picky about blade rub these days. I can see being persnickety when we're talking about customs, but except in really extreme cases blade rub doesn't affect the function of the knife. Go ahead and use it, I say. Pretty soon it will have patina, scratched bolsters, and who knows what else in terms of small imperfections.

I completely agree.

- Christian

Ya got that right.

 

[akadave2]

with the thinner blades of some of my traditionals I find that I get blade rub not because there is something mis-aligned with the knife, simply that when I ham hand opening the knife I push one blade against the other. I guess it just comes with the territory and adds character from my standpoint.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

with the thinner blades of some of my traditionals I find that I get blade rub not because there is something mis-aligned with the knife, simply that when I ham hand opening the knife I push one blade against the other. I guess it just comes with the territory and adds character from my standpoint.

Same thought here.

At one time or another here, we all sing the praises of thin blade grinds, slim & light pocket carry and ease of sharpening of a particular steel. Put those three positive attributes together in one multi-blade folder, and it's virtually inevitable you'll get a knife with somewhat flexible 'bendy' blades tucked into a very tight & close configuration in the handle, which almost guarantees at least a little bit of rub between them. The flip-side of that is a knife with thicker blades in harder steel (therefore more rigid), in a wider handle that allows more 'wiggle room' when opening closing. In other words, bigger, bulkier and heavier. Probably more expensive too. Given the trade-off choice, I'm willing to tolerate a little bit of rub in a reasonably-priced folder.


David

 

[Modoc ED]

jec88 - Wait a minute. You said; the non-business end. Do you mean the blades from the plunge to the tip are rubbing or do you mean the tangs are rubbing? Either way it shouldn't be a problem but if the tangs, there is almost nothing you can do about it. Oil the joints and enjoy your knife.