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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.
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?
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?
Hi Johnny, Does the kick point on the tang wear down over time
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.
Hi all, I have a repair question. Is it possible to raise the kick of a knife that closes to low in the frame?
or look at the production total lists under information
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.
Dana,
Nice looking #36 & #26!
Luca, I agree totally. There is something infinite about an edge.
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