Weird lockup on new Spyderco Techno

Have many Spydercos including the Techno and many other Taiwanese made Spydies and not one of them has even the slightest lock rock or blade play! All rock solid!! I agree that the Taiwanese made Spydies are amongst the best made these days. Perhaps you got a bad one. Hey nobody's perfect!! Except Esav!! :D
 
I know that no one asked for my opinion, but here is my $.02 worth, and you don't have to pay to get it.
All this talk about lock play is amusing to me. One poster stated that he will not ever buy another blade with frame lock. How many of you have PERSONALLY had a frame lock, or any type of blade lock fail under normal knife use? Normal, being what the knife was designed for.

I grew up with slip joint knives than had no locks other than metal springs and friction. I still have all of my digits on both hands, and only one scar from a knife. It was caused by my stupidity in using a knife as a leather punch. My bad, but I lived through it.

I say all this, because of all the uproar about some wiggle in a knife lock that was probably caused by the end user. (Key word: probably) I guess no one was harmed, especially all the other posters. If the OP has a problem with his knife and the "wobble" annoys him sufficiently, then he needs to send it back to the mfg, who will probably a. fix it, or b. replace it with another one. Problem solved, and he can post about the great customer service he received from mfg X.
Blessings to all involved.

Omar
:rolleyes:
 
I have some AXIS locks that have been flicked probably 10,000 times and that is a conservative guess. And a compression lock that has been flicked a little less. None of them show signs of wear. If I can flick another lock type without issues that have been more reliable and are most likely stronger, why settle for a lock I've had multiple problems with. I can see not flicking a frame/ liner lock because they can have problems. But that just shows they aren't as good of a design, IMO. It's not senseless if the knife can handle it without a problem. It would kind of be senseless to buy a knife that wears out just from opening and closing the knife.


MikeC said:
News flash, folding knives or any other knives for that matter are not worry stones. Stop with the mother luvin flicking or by a cheapo Chinese beater and flick that a bazillion times. This should not have to be said on this forum, it just should not. Senseless fing senseless. Better yet if you insist on flicking the thing open and closed repeatedly then stop complaining on here when the lock starts having problems.
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I've had multiple liner and frame locks fail or wear out from normal use. Glad you haven't but it does happen and I'm not the only one. Do a search if you care to.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Not sure the point of the rolling eyes smilie on every post?




OHALLUM said:
I know that no one asked for my opinion, but here is my $.02 worth, and you don't have to pay to get it.
All this talk about lock play is amusing to me. One poster stated that he will not ever buy another blade with frame lock. How many of you have PERSONALLY had a frame lock, or any type of blade lock fail under normal knife use? Normal, being what the knife was designed for.

I grew up with slip joint knives than had no locks other than metal springs and friction. I still have all of my digits on both hands, and only one scar from a knife. It was caused by my stupidity in using a knife as a leather punch. My bad, but I lived through it.

I say all this, because of all the uproar about some wiggle in a knife lock that was probably caused by the end user. (Key word: probably) I guess no one was harmed, especially all the other posters. If the OP has a problem with his knife and the "wobble" annoys him sufficiently, then he needs to send it back to the mfg, who will probably a. fix it, or b. replace it with another one. Problem solved, and he can post about the great customer service he received from mfg X.
Blessings to all involved.

Omar
:rolleyes:
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The rolling eyes on my posts have nothing to do with the subject matter of any of my posts. Just something I chose to add to my sig.
I am glad you responded to my question about failed locks. Not sure why yours failed, but perhaps "I have some AXIS locks that have been flicked probably 10,000 times and that is a conservative guess" is a clue in itself.

Omar
:rolleyes:
 
To the OP, I would suggest he either return it to the store he bought it from, or send it in to Spyderco directly. I've been carrying my Techno every day since mid August with absolutely zero issues, but each person will have different experiences. To me, flicking knives is like slamming doors, but everyone can do what they want with the knives they buy.
 
Hey slamming the door to my truck is a quick way to get hollered at. When I did own liner and frame locks they didn't really get flicked because they werent conducive to it. Whereas an AXIS or compression lock can easily have the blade flicked open with or without the lock pulled back and then flipped closed with fingers no where near the path of the blade. I can do this hundred of times a day if I'm bored or have nothing to do. Since I have been disabled for the last 10 years I unfortunately am often bored with nothing I can do. Fortunately there are knives available with locks that can handle that constant use. Some of them can't.

The ones I had fail did so when putting pressure on the very tip, when gripping the handle and twisting it back and forth causing the liner to 'walk' open, or an AO that wasn't used much and in less than a year a sheet of paper could be slid between the frame lock and blade tang when open. The last one obviously had substantial blade play and I actually still have it. These weren't junkers either. Some are knives that are recommended on an almost daily basis to this day. They just aren't worth me spending money on when there are better designs available. I'm ok with it because it has probably saved me many thousands of dollars on customs since they are basically all frame locks. Just my experiences with various locks.
 
Ok, tried to rotate the stop pin, didn't help.
I've inspected my buddy's knives, a Gayle Bradley and a Sage 2, and found lock rock as well!
I don't know how it happens, as he is rather careful with his knives. Also, for the record, I don't flick my knives open, I rather prefer opening it smoothly.

I would also like to apologize if some people got offended by what I said or how I said it. I can come through in a bad way, at times.
I'd also like to acknowledge that some people have had different experiences with their Taichung produced Spidies. I guess I've had bad luck with those. Aside from these, my experience with Spydercos have been very good. The Seki City models, with back-lock have displayed lock rock, but that's due to the nature of its design.

Ok, I guess this one is going back to Spyderco. I actually really like the knife, otherwise. Hopefully they can make it right!
 
Razorsharp1986 said:
Red Devil, thanks a lot for your insight!
I know that my last statement is quite generic, and I was positive that it'd create responses like yours. You love that Taiwanese product, and would protect it with your flesh! Hooray!

With that being said, I am also a big fan of the Taiwanese made Spidies and haven't had any issues with my Sage or GB, except that time when the GB closed on my finger and nearly cut it off. Sweet!
Had a thread about it years ago. Go check it out!

My friend takes care of his knives, and doesn't abuse them. If he says that he's been having issues, I totally believe him. My post wasn't created to change anybody's thinking, or stir any sh!t up. Just sharing mine and my friend's experience.

Some may not like it 100% and that's okay too. I'm still going to throw that info out there, with some pix of my buddy's knives once I see him.

Cheers!
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J85909266 said:
Razorsharp1986 said:
Red Devil, thanks a lot for your insight! You love that Taiwanese product, and would protect it with your flesh! Hooray!

Cheers!
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You're weird, bro...

and you have a nasty, nasty agenda.

Your posts deserve the utmost apprehension and criticism.
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Who is the one that picked apart his post to only have a few select parts pieced together? It looks like you are the one with an agenda. His post looks pretty straight forward with maybe a little good old fashion sarcasm before you picked it apart.

Out of curiosity, what is his "nasty, nasty agenda"? Something that dramatic must be up there with Feinstein's. Even though he provided pictures showing a wacky lockup. I guess anyone you don't somehow agree with has an "agenda"?
 
Discuss the knife not each other.
 
rycen said:
Discuss the knife not each other.
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Makes sense to me, I stopped reading after the 4th or 5th gigantic generalization about everything within a stones throw of relevance so I am not sure if this has been said yet but my opinion is that if your techno has lock rock after two weeks of normal use and ownership, it is defective and should be sent back to Spyderco.
 
Thanks for all the replies, guys!

Bladeforums rock!

I will probably send it in sometime soon, and will let you guys know how it is once I get it back.
Keep in mind, that I don't believe it takes anything away from the knife. I still EDC and use it daily. It is a sweet blade, with great fit and finish, and a terrific blade design!

And even though it might not be overly relevant, I've had a small CRK Sebanza once, that displayed lock rock after the first week of ownership. It was also brand new.

Cheers!
 
MikeC said:
News flash, folding knives or any other knives for that matter are not worry stones. Stop with the mother luvin flicking or by a cheapo Chinese beater and flick that a bazillion times. This should not have to be said on this forum, it just should not. Senseless fing senseless. Better yet if you insist on flicking the thing open and closed repeatedly then stop complaining on here when the lock starts having problems.
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I would indefinitely flip a Hinderer just to annoy you. People can do whatever they want with their knives and ask whatever questions they want.
 
Have Gayle Bradley and techno, I use them everyday a lot and they are just perfect.No blade play,no lock rock,no problems with them at all.Love those Taiwan made Spyderco knives.:thumbup:
 
Just sent my Techno in, today, to Spyderco for repair. The lock-rock has seriously increased since I last posted about it. It was pretty much wobbling in the handle this morning.
Hopefully the folks at Spyderco can fix it, and I won't have any further issues with that knife. I love
It, but had more luck with chinese $20 knives, to be honest.

Will update once I get the knife back.

Cheers!
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
Who is the one that picked apart his post to only have a few select parts pieced together? It looks like you are the one with an agenda. His post looks pretty straight forward with maybe a little good old fashion sarcasm before you picked it apart.

Out of curiosity, what is his "nasty, nasty agenda"? Something that dramatic must be up there with Feinstein's. Even though he provided pictures showing a wacky lockup. I guess anyone you don't somehow agree with has an "agenda"?
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I quoted the part that was weird, specifically. Not sarcastic or old-fashioned. Weird and almost creepily passive aggressive.

His agenda is obviously anti-Taichung Spyderco products. It's an agenda many members have. You can't make a thread basically suggesting that all Taiwan Spydercos have bad lock up without showing a blatant agenda.

What is that, you secret account, or something?

This whole thread is full of weird agendas. Anti-framelock, anti-Spyderco, anti-Taiwan. Just a weird, uncomfortable thread, in general.
 
J85909266 said:
I quoted the part that was weird, specifically. Not sarcastic or old-fashioned. Weird and almost creepily passive aggressive.

His agenda is obviously anti-Taichung Spyderco products. It's an agenda many members have. You can't make a thread basically suggesting that all Taiwan Spydercos have bad lock up without showing a blatant agenda.

What is that, you secret account, or something?

This whole thread is full of weird agendas. Anti-framelock, anti-Spyderco, anti-Taiwan. Just a weird, uncomfortable thread, in general.
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i agree.

i've had dozens of taiwan made spydercos and the one definite similarity of them was absolutely zero vertical play.

the same goes for CRKs.

OP, how much force are you using to test these knives for play???

you and your "friend" are experiencing something almost unheard of (for those particular knives)...

lock rock on the techno, sage, GB and a sebenza?

i'm sorry but something seems wrong here.

am i saying that it's impossible? no, but that seem like more than a strange coincidence to me.

now if it was kershaw, ZT or older SNGs i would believe it :)

(sarcastically speaking of course).
 
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