I just picked up a full size Vallotton Sub-Hilt because I loved my mini so much.
I noticed the thumb studs are a little loose. I heard a rattle sound when I was handling the knife and found it was the thumb studs on the Spydie hole.
They spin freely when pressure is applied. This doesn’t seem to be an issue with my mini version.
Is there a way to tighten these up or do I just live with it?
Loose thumb studs on Vallotton Sub-Hilt?
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Re: Loose thumb studs on Vallotton Sub-Hilt?
Best to contact customer service I think
https://www.spyderco.com/service-suppor ... ty-repair/
https://www.spyderco.com/service-suppor ... ty-repair/
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Re: Loose thumb studs on Vallotton Sub-Hilt?
Definitely needs to be looked at. Since they double as a stop pin they should not be loose.
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Re: Loose thumb studs on Vallotton Sub-Hilt?
Thanks, I was just hoping to see if anyone had experience or a home remedy.
I tightened one side with a channel lock while applying pressure to the other side. Seems to have worked for now.
I tightened one side with a channel lock while applying pressure to the other side. Seems to have worked for now.
Re: Loose thumb studs on Vallotton Sub-Hilt?
I'm not sure if they screw together or if they're pressed in, you may be able to call and ask, and if they're screwed together it would be easy to fix.
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~David
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