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087PE manufacture error ???
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:09 pm
by Bigfoothillbilly
I have a fairly nice 087pe three blade that has a Sheild side bolster this is in the wrong location on the stockman .
Any input would be greatly appreciated .
Bigfoothillbilly
Re: 087PE manufacture error ???
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:07 pm
by Mumbleypeg
Welcome to AAPK. Probably need pictures of the knife as it's hard to understand from the description what you are asking. It's easy to post pictures. Go to this link
viewforum.php?f=98 and scroll down until you find the post about posting pictures with whatever device you're using, PC, Android or iPhone. Once we see the pictures I sure someone will be able to help.
Ken
Re: 087PE manufacture error ???
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 7:23 pm
by AR Norby
Why do you think the shield is in the wrong location? Looks okay to me.
Re: 087PE manufacture error ???
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 7:26 pm
by Steve Warden
AR Norby wrote:Why do you think the shield is in the wrong location? Looks okay to me.
Saved me the typing.
Re: 087PE manufacture error ???
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:28 am
by gsmith7158
If you are talking about the circle beside the handle pin then yes that was an error by the pin spinner.
Re: 087PE manufacture error ???
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:56 pm
by Sharpnshinyknives
gsmith7158 wrote:If you are talking about the circle beside the handle pin then yes that was an error by the pin spinner.
Greg, Thank you for clarifying that. Cause I sure couldn’t see anything wrong w/ the knife. Could you explain what a pin spinner is and how it works.
SSk
Re: 087PE manufacture error ???
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:02 pm
by gsmith7158
Sharpnshinyknives wrote:gsmith7158 wrote:If you are talking about the circle beside the handle pin then yes that was an error by the pin spinner.
Greg, Thank you for clarifying that. Cause I sure couldn’t see anything wrong w/ the knife. Could you explain what a pin spinner is and how it works.
SSk
Mark the pin spinner is used to smoothly set the pin but if it slips will mar the bone a common error.
Re: 087PE manufacture error ???
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:09 pm
by Sharpnshinyknives
gsmith7158 wrote:Sharpnshinyknives wrote:gsmith7158 wrote:If you are talking about the circle beside the handle pin then yes that was an error by the pin spinner.
Greg, Thank you for clarifying that. Cause I sure couldn’t see anything wrong w/ the knife. Could you explain what a pin spinner is and how it works.
SSk
Mark the pin spinner is used to smoothly set the pin but if it slips will mar the bone a common error.
Thanks Greg. I have never seen that on a knife before. Wouldn’t that be considered a factory second? I’ve seen polishing errors, acid errors, sharpening errors but never this. I learn something new every day on here.
Mark
Re: 087PE manufacture error ???
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 2:42 am
by Mumbleypeg
Before the use of the spinner, pins were hand peined using a punch and hammer. You will see that spinner damage occasionally but not often so I guess Case didn't consider it a serious flaw. It's cosmetic only - doesn't affect function. Back in the day when the OP knife was made it was "pre-collector" so a knife was simply a tool. Folks didn't obsess over such things then.
Here's a post with a link to a Case factory tour video. About three minutes into it they assemble a knife and then spin the pins. You can see the pin spinner machine in action.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=45848&start=75#p570124
Ken