citadel button delay

[Popsickle]

my friend just ordered a citadel and he loves every part of it except for the HUGE delay from pushing the button to the blade actually deploying. is this normal for the citadel?

[dsmegst]

Not normal on mine. As soon as I press the button, the blade deploys. Is the pivot screw too tight? Maybe too little lube left? Most autos need a little more looseness in the pivot to deploy with authority.

[TazKristi]

I would suggest that your friend send it in to W&R and let our crew take a look at it. What you're describing isn't normal. I would also remind him to be sure to include all of his contact information as well as the required form for a restricted item W&R return (can be found here http://spyderco.com/downloads/RestrictedItemReturnForm.pdf.

Kristi

[TBob]

What Kristi said. Mine had a VERY slight hesitation when it was brand new, but after a little use it pops right out.

[Popsickle]

thank you kristi and everyone else who responded... he sent it back and is getting a replacement sent to him tuesday. I will inform him about being able to send it to golden for help if needed!