Tips on getting a Emerson knife centered.

[Indiana Joe]

I called Zmerson today and spoke with Rachael who explained that when one takes apart an Emerson the blade can lean if one does not put it together right.

Here is what she said.


I should loosen the grips screws until they are very loose but not falling out. Then loosen the pivot 1 1/2 times from where you wanted it. Then open the knife.

Now tighten the grip screws from bottom up and then tighten the pivot. Then close the blade.....IT WORKED!

For a few months, every few days, the blade of my Kershaw/Emerson CQC-6K would move over to the side and begin to rub against the liner when placing the blade in the handle. I remembered this thread, then used the EKI method, and now the knife is as good as new. It even works on the collaborations!