Weird GEC

[black mamba]

Here is a weird one that I just received, secondhand, a #235108 Pioneer Linerlock. It is NOT a second or store model, and appears to be completely original, or at least professionally rebuilt. The rear of the tang protrudes well above the bolsters in the closed position.

When the blade is open, it shows a normal amount of underblading, and has no play in either the vertical or horizontal planes. The lockbar comes to nearly perfect center on the tang when open.

I've handled hundreds of GECs and never seen anything like this. Since the back of the tang that sticks up above the bolsters doesn't actually impinge on anything, could this be filed or sanded down level without compromising anything? Would the lockup still be as positive? Any and all comments will be appreciated.​

 

[meako]

I can think that being 08...its an early days GEC...and the 23s are big beasts of knives...I reckon Friday arvo job....that plus linerlocks are generally dodgy..

 

[flylock]

I'm guessing that one locks up real nice and tight too. I think I would leave it alone like it is. If you file that it may have some play, when opened.

 

[ccsavage]

I've seen worse on high dollar custom knives..

 

[Modoc ED]

I think, if I were you Jeff, I would e-mail your questions and pictures to Bill Howard at GEC and ask his thoughts and ask for any background that he can give you before I'd mess with it..

 

[black mamba]

Thanks all, and ED, I do intend to email these pics to GEC and see what they say.

 

[jsdistin]

I think it’s that angle that slows the liner lock to pass the tang and then come to a stop prior to hitting the other liner. Filing it down would allow the liner lock to travel further towards the other liner and filing too much would introduce blade play. I think it was a purposeful design element.
Edit: I just checked my 23 double liner lock, both are flat, both liners travel all the way and both blades have a little up down play when locked. The springs are nice and strong so not an issue, but I’d say that angle is beneficial.

 

[B.F.U]

I agree, I think the angle would make the linerlock work better. Not sure it's purposeful, but it's definitely interesting.

 

[abcdef]

Yes, very interesting.