Blade bent on 6488

[olderdogs1]

I have a 6488 that has a bent coping blade. It interferes with the closing process whereas you have to close the larger spear blade 1st or the coping blade ends up on the inside.
Can anyone out there repair this? The knife is in great shape otherwise
I would love to pay soneone to fix this if it can be fixed.

Thanks,
Tom

[Elvis]

I've fixed such knives in the past, but Case Repair should always be your first choice. They recently fixed the same problem on one for me.

[olderdogs1]

Thanks, Bob,
I never thought of that, guess I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
Thanks again,
Tom

[Colonel666]

Hi. Usually during the course of many multi-function pocketknife alignment repairs a simple "peening" on the pin on the bolsters done. This makes the blades ride parellel to the spring below, centered. To peen correctly, one or more blades may need to be in "open" position while others still in "closed" position". It is "tricky" because the blades could fall completely off the springs below. Also blades may become very tight to open well. Being gentle and tap lightly little at a time keeping an eye on blade over spring. Also blades that were tight before peening become looser while loose blades get tighter. If this knife means a lot better not to do anything, just display and don't carry for everyday use.

[olderdogs1]

Thanks, C
I sent the knife to CASE REPAIR and hopefully they can fix it without putting new blades in. It wouldn't be a knife one would use due to the value as a XX red bone congress 88 but I would still like it to function properly.
Thanks again, Tom

PS: I wouldn't try the peening myself as I would be afraid of ruining it but that is good info to have