 Afterwork_Ninja
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Posted: 7/24/2012 3:50:06 PM
[Last Edit: 7/24/2012 3:51:05 PM by Afterwork_Ninja]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Anyway, Kershaw's CS told me it would be a 6 week turn around. I don't want to be without it that long. I guess I could always switch it around to tip down carry, but I don't really want to. Do you think putting a little JB Weld in the hole and re-tapping the hole with the screw before the JB weld is fully set would work? Any other ideas? Not my picture. My clip is on the other end, I just posted it for reference. 
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Posted: 7/24/2012 4:15:05 PM
Bigger screw?
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wildearp
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Posted: 7/24/2012 4:20:34 PM
Buy a backup knife. Send yours in. It is the only arfcom approved solution.
I proactively bought a backup knife. This is a sure way to insure you will never need it.  |
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Posted: 7/24/2012 5:24:26 PM
Originally Posted By wildearp:Buy a backup knife. Send yours in. It is the only arfcom approved solution.
Not possible to get advice any better than this.^^^. Why use duct tape and bubble gum when the manufacturer will professionally repair the tool for you. |
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Afterwork_Ninja
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Posted: 7/24/2012 5:39:13 PM
Originally Posted By CREPR:
Originally Posted By wildearp:Buy a backup knife. Send yours in. It is the only arfcom approved solution.
Not possible to get advice any better than this.^^^. Why use duct tape and bubble gum when the manufacturer will professionally repair the tool for you. That's true. I guess the Kabar TDI is going to the big show. |
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Posted: 7/25/2012 10:27:56 AM
Originally Posted By wildearp:
Buy a backup knife. Send yours in. It is the only arfcom approved solution. I proactively bought a backup knife. This is a sure way to insure you will never need it. +1 As is often said around here...two is one, one is none. Then eventually you can work your way up to a sock drawer full of "back up" pocket knives like the rest of us. |
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Posted: 7/26/2012 6:23:11 PM
Order another one & then just bond the screw in with JB weld. I think it would be difficult to tap the JB after it cures. John |
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Afterwork_Ninja
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Posted: 7/26/2012 6:48:27 PM
I forgot that this one is a blemish and not covered under warranty. I called up and talked to a supervisor at KAI and he told me for $25 and one week I can get it fixed.
Seems like a no-brainer to me. |
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Posted: 7/27/2012 7:34:16 PM
[Last Edit: 7/27/2012 7:36:35 PM by RogueSpear2023]
About a year ago I sent my Benchmade 910 off for repairs (similar to yours screw heads for the clip were stripped from wear) it only was only a 3 week turn around but by the time it came back in was the back up knife, I know carry a 580 Barrage at work, and 530 Pardue most of rest of the time. My 910 sees very little use anymore but it its still good to have a quality back up that will fit the role of either of the others if I need it to. My suggestion is to buy a back up knife while it is away for repair no sense in half ass fixing it when the manufacturer will fix it correctly. I know when I sent my Benchmade out it came back razor sharp just like new.
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foreman2000
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Posted: 7/29/2012 10:45:06 AM
Bigger screw...
You could get a longer screw and drill and tap the liner... |
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Posted: 8/4/2012 7:17:07 PM
G10 is nothing more than epoxy-glass. Options for repair:
1. Use some epoxy to bond the screw in place. 2. Fill hole with epoxy and re-tap when fully cured. 3. Use epoxy to bond a wax-coated screw in place. Screw will re-mold the threads but will not adhere to epoxy, so it can be removed. 4. Install a threaded insert in the G10. P.S - If one screw strips out unexpectedly, can the other be far behind? |
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