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So I bought some lithium grease & put it in the sear hole….no joy. I didn’t have 2400 grit sandpaper, so I used 400 grit with grease on it and twirled it around inside the sear hole….possibly a little improvement maybe, but still a tricky release. Next is to try getting something inside the knife to...

Thanks Bill! And it was about $180 Sammy. I’ve got another one coming out of Pakistan in a few days…this one from Afaaq….seems beautiful in the photos…can’t wait to see it in person!

Hi John - I’m not familiar with the terms, but after reading your post three times i now have a picture in my head of what you’re referring to….that’s a great idea & certainly a possibility as well. I’ll be back this weekend & will check the knife then & let you know what I’m able to find out!
Josh

Thanks Killgar….it was my first order with this particular maker in Pakistan….it’s 13.5” and has some pretty file work on the back spring, and in most respects it’s a solid well made knife….just has this one glitch…my thumb is still sore two days later :-0

Thanks for the detailed reply Killgar! That’s super helpful information….I’ll try everything you suggested when I get back this weekend. It hadn’t occured to me that a tiny burr could create such a problem, but it completely makes sense. And I’m attaching a photo of knife….I tried before but the sit...

Hi all - I just bought a new knife from Pakistan (not made by Afaaq) and it has an extremely hard release button. I tried opening it over 100 time to see if that would “break it in”, but all it did was make my thumb hurt. There are some times I actually have to use two hands simultaneously pressing ...