Blade Peak
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Blade Peak
I understand that blade peak is a common condition plaguing automatic knives in general. My question pertains to new or relatively new knives exhibiting peak. I almost bought one today. These usually appear to be new yet have peak without any wear or signs of use. I'm thinking the blades having the pin hole drilled out of place is highly unlikely as they would be placed into a alignment jig to prevent this. Would you think the release pin somehow is being bent causing the issue. What's your take?
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Re: Blade Peak
My take? Just sloppy quality control.
There are several things that can cause blade peek: Pivot pin, sear notch, sear, loose assembly-or a combination of these.
There are several things that can cause blade peek: Pivot pin, sear notch, sear, loose assembly-or a combination of these.
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Re: Blade Peak
I've read that slight peak can be somewhat improved by bending the pin and also by filing the kick at the base of the blade. As a professional I know you would disassemble but how about us amateurish guys. Thanks much.Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 7:00 pm My take? Just sloppy quality control.
There are several things that can cause blade peek: Pivot pin, sear notch, sear, loose assembly-or a combination of these.
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Re: Blade Peak
Don't do either of those things! You'll screw up the knife.
The only way to fix it is to do it right.
The only way to fix it is to do it right.
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Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
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Re: Blade Peak
Thanks for your reply, deep down I knew the hard way was the best.Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:01 pm Don't do either of those things! You'll screw up the knife.
The only way to fix it is to do it right.
Re: Blade Peak
jigs and fixtures are not "forever". . . .they wear out.