What causes this?

[1OldTreeClimber]

I think if it were mine I would fix it before the sear wears from not being fully engaged into the blade. I will reserve comment as to what I suspect is the root cause.

[lespaulpal]

That does have me concerned. I'm sure it will fail at some point & I'll have to buy another one because I'm sure (as its been stated) this can't be fixed. I could sell it for parts then.

[Killgar]

Well spoken, Killgar.
I can reiterate what you said about Walt at Latama. We were discussing their Quick Release oil and some guys claimed that the container would crack if pressure was applied to it to get the oil out, and I mentioned that it's likely a gravity thing where there's no need to apply the pressure, simply turn it upside down when you want oil and gravity causes it to drip out.
I contacted Walt to see if he knew what was the correct way to apply the oil, and he immediately told me to submit the names and addresses of whomever was not satisfied with their oil, and once I did he sent out a tube of Q.R. oil to each guy, no charge.
Now that's a man who understands the concept of Customer Service!

BTW, it's a gravity thing according to Walt!

And it's great oil too. It's the only oil I use in my switchblade pivots .

[Bill DeShivs]

It CAN be fixed-it will just be expensive.

[lespaulpal]

give me a quote? it was a gift so i'm not opposed to the idea.

[Madmarco]

Well spoken, Killgar.
I can reiterate what you said about Walt at Latama. We were discussing their Quick Release oil and some guys claimed that the container would crack if pressure was applied to it to get the oil out, and I mentioned that it's likely a gravity thing where there's no need to apply the pressure, simply turn it upside down when you want oil and gravity causes it to drip out.
I contacted Walt to see if he knew what was the correct way to apply the oil, and he immediately told me to submit the names and addresses of whomever was not satisfied with their oil, and once I did he sent out a tube of Q.R. oil to each guy, no charge.
Now that's a man who understands the concept of Customer Service!

BTW, it's a gravity thing according to Walt!

And it's great oil too. It's the only oil I use in my switchblade pivots .

I've read here in this forum that Tuf-Glide is also excellent pivot oil. It was stated that T-Glide is dry but it leaves it's lubricating properties attached to the metal, which Q.R. also does only it's wet.
First time I used Q.R. I could barely believe the difference, it's great stuff!