Warped G-10 scales on Military?
Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2000 12:00 am
Hello Spyderco,
I have sent customer service a C36 plain edge Military with a problem that I cannot figure out. The G-10 scales are not parallel with the blade in the pivot area. If I have measured correctly, the thickness of the blade (with the washers) and the spacer is about 0.160". Viewing the knife edge on at the pivot end I can see a visible gap between the blade and the G-10 on the side that the blade pivots from and measurements with a caliper verify that this side measures 0.180" and the other side 0.160". If I tighten the pivot screw the gap can be reduced but then the knife will not close. You should receive the knife by Friday and I am curious as to what your inspection will find. The blade locks up rock solid and there was never any question to its safety. Now that I have two Militaries I thought you would like to evaluate this. The picture that I sent in the package will help clarify my rambling.
On a side note, I was on Alabama the past month on vacation and had a opportunity to look a about 6 Militaries (I bought one of the 6) and noticed that the blade did not line up in the center of the scales on the other 5 knives. They were so bad that 2 of the blades rubbed on the scales. They were packaged in the hangable blister packages. I own 42 Spydies and this is the first I have noted of any problems. You might want to do a check on your current production.
I am not complaining, justy thought you may be able to head off potential problems.
By the way, I am a tool&die maker so I look at these details a little closer that the average consumer.
Thanks for a GREAT product line.
I have sent customer service a C36 plain edge Military with a problem that I cannot figure out. The G-10 scales are not parallel with the blade in the pivot area. If I have measured correctly, the thickness of the blade (with the washers) and the spacer is about 0.160". Viewing the knife edge on at the pivot end I can see a visible gap between the blade and the G-10 on the side that the blade pivots from and measurements with a caliper verify that this side measures 0.180" and the other side 0.160". If I tighten the pivot screw the gap can be reduced but then the knife will not close. You should receive the knife by Friday and I am curious as to what your inspection will find. The blade locks up rock solid and there was never any question to its safety. Now that I have two Militaries I thought you would like to evaluate this. The picture that I sent in the package will help clarify my rambling.
On a side note, I was on Alabama the past month on vacation and had a opportunity to look a about 6 Militaries (I bought one of the 6) and noticed that the blade did not line up in the center of the scales on the other 5 knives. They were so bad that 2 of the blades rubbed on the scales. They were packaged in the hangable blister packages. I own 42 Spydies and this is the first I have noted of any problems. You might want to do a check on your current production.
I am not complaining, justy thought you may be able to head off potential problems.
By the way, I am a tool&die maker so I look at these details a little closer that the average consumer.
Thanks for a GREAT product line.