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Fixing off center blades
Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 8:16 pm
by atlatl55
I recieved a new 4" toothpick in the mail today and the blade is off center enough to hit the brass liner.
Is there a way to get the blade closer to center? Thanks
Re: Fixing off center blades
Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:40 pm
by philco
A technique called "crinking" is used to bend the blade slightly at the tang. It's really not a job for amatuers to do becuase if performed incorrectly the blade can be broken. You said it is a new knife. If it's "new" as in recently manufactured, you should contact the maker and find out if they will correct this defect free of charge. If it's a US maker I'm guessing they will do so.
What brand is your new knife?
Phil
Re: Fixing off center blades
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:56 am
by knife-nut
I tried to crink a blade once, and you are right. The blade broke. Thats the last time I ever tried that.
Re: Fixing off center blades
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 2:05 pm
by atlatl55
Thanks Philco, It's a new Case. I tried to put some pressure on the blade to straighten it a bit, but did not want to hurt the knife so I'm leaving it to the experts at Case. Thanks for everyones input.
Re: Fixing off center blades
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:37 pm
by orvet
Definitely! If it is a new knife….don’t mess with it, just send it back to them.
That is what the guarantee if for!