Hey everyone!
I need some advice here. Yesterday I purchased a Benchmade 531 for 140 after tax and all. I usually stay away from liner-less knives, but I figured the G10 and partial liners would be strong enough. I love the feel and look of the knife. I plan on using it as my EDC for when I'm wearing lighter clothes, like sweatpants, flannels, or a suit; and yes, I usually have a knife even in my pajamas
the problem I'm having is blade play; I spent a good hour adjusting the pivot screw, but unless I have it cranked down to where it isn't smooth to open, there is side to side play. It's just enough to be annoying. I need help with two questions:
Should I worry about the strength of the G10 with only partial liners?
Does anyone have any advice for getting rid of the blade play without voiding the warranty?
To me, a 140 dollar knife shouldn't have the issue that it has...or am I just being picky?
Thanks in advance!
I need some advice here. Yesterday I purchased a Benchmade 531 for 140 after tax and all. I usually stay away from liner-less knives, but I figured the G10 and partial liners would be strong enough. I love the feel and look of the knife. I plan on using it as my EDC for when I'm wearing lighter clothes, like sweatpants, flannels, or a suit; and yes, I usually have a knife even in my pajamas
the problem I'm having is blade play; I spent a good hour adjusting the pivot screw, but unless I have it cranked down to where it isn't smooth to open, there is side to side play. It's just enough to be annoying. I need help with two questions:Should I worry about the strength of the G10 with only partial liners?
Does anyone have any advice for getting rid of the blade play without voiding the warranty?
To me, a 140 dollar knife shouldn't have the issue that it has...or am I just being picky?
Thanks in advance!
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