Would this be covered under warranty?

Reeek said:
Moving forward maybe Spyderco could add detents on the bottom of the clip that fit into holes or recesses withing the recessed part of the FRN or conversely, mold studs into the FRN that fit into holes they could drill into the clip for added reenforcement. 2 or 4 perhaps.
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I like that idea! Or a stud on the bottom of the clip that fits in a hole in the FRN might work. Or put a flat side on the barrel and on the clip. And flat spot in the hole on the FRN. That would require a mold change so that might not work or be worth the cost.
 
elkins45 said:
If they don't fix it and it were mine, I would heat the clip hot enough to melt the FRN and then sink it deeper into the handle. It should melt its own custom shaped depression that way. Then put the screw back on it and you're good to go.
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That might not be a bad idea. I'm in contact with Spyderco now and if they tell me I'm out of luck I might try that.
 
nevermind35 said:
If spyderco wont do anything about it and you dont mind not being able to take the clip off you could just glue it in place. I would use gorilla glue that stuff is the bomb!
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I don't think gorilla glue, or super glue will adhere to plastic.
 
same thing has happened to me about 4 times with my Native. Just tighten it and trim the rough edge and all is well. :) After the last time I switched back to right hand carry on the clip (no damage on that side)

As for glue, never used Gorilla, I've hered its some pretty hard core stuff and bubbles well too. Krazy glue on the other hand I have A Lot of experience with and LOCTITE is pretty good too, Just Clean all surfaces really well with an alcohol and use sparingly, then tighten well and enjoy!
 
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I'm not sure I see heating the clip up, and expecting it to make a bigger hole, working to well. For one you would need to strip the paint off the clip because it would burn and it would probably discolor the plastic where it touched. Plus if you aren't perfect in your placement it will melt where ever it touches.

I would suggest the previous suggestion of putting the clip on and then using a soldering iron to melt and mold the plastic back into place. If you don't have a soldering iron then you can just heat a piece of metal on the stove.
 
And I believe the melting point of FRN is pretty high if my memory serves me. So a good soldering station or iron may be required.

But then I could be VERY wrong :)
 
Exactly. Why communicate via email if you can solve the issue quickly and directly by giving them a call?
 
Yep, my 1-month old Spyderhawk had the same thing happen to it, only I don't remember catching it on anything. Now the clip slides around no matter how tight I try to get its screw. The walls that make up the square that is surrounding the clip should be either thicker or make the scales solid faced around it, instead of the waffling, to add strength to that area.
 
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You can use email, it works just fine. It is not a quick as a phone call because you there is the potential for the email to not be read right away. I have used both media to contact Spyderco Warranty/Repair with success.

Doug
 
I sent a reply to the initial response I got from Spyderco via email again on Tuesday and haven't heard anything yet.

I called and Left a voice mail this morning so I hope I can get this worked out now.
 
THis happened to two of mine, a Golden Native and my Salt I. It doesn't trouble me too much, and I assumed they would not cover it.
 
This is not a warranty issue. Warranty means warranty against manufacturing defects.
The fact that your clip got ripped out because it snagged on something has nothing to do with a defect during manufacturing.
I have bent clips on Spyderco knives, because for some weird reason the safety belt of every car tries to bend my clip. I have a chinook that's inop due to this reason, but i never felt i could fall back onto warranty because of this.
I have to either find a replacement, or bend it back with a plier.
 
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