Add a Comment

Comment by Railsplitter on March 4, 2012 at 9:15

I have heard of some folks "peening" the kick to make it slightly longer or wider.  It's not something that I would attempt but it can be done if you are good at that type of thing.

I agree with Johnny's recommendation to sharpen the edge until it no lomger contacts the backspring.  Probably the most practical option aside from sending it to GEC.

Comment by Dana Mayo on March 4, 2012 at 9:08

Johnny, I was actually considering a build up, probably on the spring where the kick rests. A small piece of steel welded to the spring. This would most likely require disasembly of the knife. Is that ever done?

Comment by johnny twoshoes on March 4, 2012 at 8:47

I suppose it could Dana, but I don't see it getting worn down to heavily. That is unless you grind it down. 

What is the problem with your knife?

Comment by Dana Mayo on March 4, 2012 at 8:17

Hi Johnny, Does the kick point on the tang wear down over time

Comment by johnny twoshoes on March 4, 2012 at 8:11

It sounds like maybe your blade is bumping the backspring? This is a common thing when knives have a little too much snap, there is no real way to lengthen the backspring, but if you send it to GEC they will sharpen the blade down some till it doesn't bump the backspring. If it's gonna be a user I would just sharpen the blade down myself.

Comment by Dana Mayo on March 4, 2012 at 8:08

Hi all, I have a repair question. Is it possible to raise the kick of a knife that closes to low in the frame?

Comment by Jan Carter on March 3, 2012 at 20:24

or look at the production total lists under information

Comment by Tom Peterson on March 3, 2012 at 20:15

Ron,

Look on GEC's web site & look under patterns. Click on the picture of the first one and it will have a date. Some of the really old patterns don't have the date on the picture though.

Comment by Tom Peterson on March 2, 2012 at 17:36

Dana,

Nice looking #36 & #26!

Comment by Dana Mayo on March 1, 2012 at 19:13

Luca, I agree totally. There is something infinite about an edge.

• ‹ Previous
• 1
• …
• 169
• 170
• 171
• 172
• 173
• …
• 295
• Next ›
• Page