AKC sticks open
AKC sticks open
I have had this knife about 8 months, bought it used. It is now stuck in the open position. I have been able to release and close the blade by playing around with the mechanism but it is not working right. It sticks every time I open it. I am more of a slipjoint guy and know little about automatic knives. Can anyone give me a link that will show me how to fix this knife or introduce me to a good mechanic who is fair and reasonable? Thanks for your help.download/file.php?mode=view&id=568393
Re: AKC sticks open
Are you rocking the bolster after you fire it open? Could be why your having trouble closing it.
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And if you're having trouble shifting the swivel-bolster JW try applying a drop or two of Quick Release oil underneath the top front bolster and shifting it back and forth a few times! If all else fails you can always treat it like a picklock model and simply "pick" the lock-tab up and fold closed!
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Thanks for the input. As it is I have to lift the lock tab about 80% of the time.
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Well, seeing as picklocks are generally more desirable than swivel-bolster models things didn't turn out too badly for you!
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It should get better with use. Your lucky in that you got a tight one.
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Thank you Samb and everyone else who gave input.
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Your knife is a Chinese counterfeit, in case you didn't know.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
Factory authorized repair for:
Latama
Mauro Mario
LePre
Colonial
KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
Puma
Burrell Cutlery
Factory authorized repair for:
Latama
Mauro Mario
LePre
Colonial
KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
Puma
Burrell Cutlery
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That pretty much explains it R.W.!Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:42 pm Your knife is a Chinese counterfeit, in case you didn't know.
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Re: AKC sticks open
probably from that Florida auction house that constantly sells Chinese Converted Bucks AKC and other knives on Auction zip hibid and proxibid I see they have a "Knife" sale every month or so. They might be Affiliated with others as well down there.
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Bill,Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:42 pm Your knife is a Chinese counterfeit, in case you didn't know.
What are the tells, I would like to know so I don’t get duped?
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Re: AKC sticks open
Round wire spring, "soft" lines on front bolster, squared handles, oversized safety slot.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
Factory authorized repair for:
Latama
Mauro Mario
LePre
Colonial
KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
Puma
Burrell Cutlery
Factory authorized repair for:
Latama
Mauro Mario
LePre
Colonial
KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
Puma
Burrell Cutlery
Re: AKC sticks open
Thank you very much, I’m always trying to learn.Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Sun Feb 27, 2022 5:31 pm Round wire spring, "soft" lines on front bolster, squared handles, oversized safety slot.