Help with Wegner problem...

[lshay]

I've owned a large combo Wegner for quite a while now and while I love he design (not as much as if I'd bought a plain edge, but combo was all I could get) I never carry it because I just can't get used to tip-up carry. I have fondled it a lot and have never wrist snapped it open (its always been too tight to do so). I finally got a brainstorm (OK I'm slow sometimes) and decided to remove the clip and carry it tip down in cordura sheath. I carry my Starmate or my Millie that way most of the time anyway.



I got it out today to take off the clip and when I opened it I noticed the locking liner travels all the way to the opposite scale even with a moderate opening. It seems to lock up tight (it is a Wegner and a Spydie) but I'm really concerned and don't want to carry or use it if this can lead to lock failure.



Does it have to go back to Spyderco for a fix? Is it something I can fix myself?



Now that I've figured out how to get it into my carry rotation I hate to lose it, even temporarily <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[cerulean]

Unfortunately, the Wegner doesn't have an eccentric pivot, so there's not a quick fix.

Spyderco's policy has been that it's not a problem unless: blade play develops, the lock fails, or the liner gets stuck and you can't close it.

I'd try the spine-whack test every now and then to see if it closes and occasionally check for up-and-down blade play when it's locked open. If you see any of those things, you'll have to send the knife in for repairs. Otherwise, there's really not a concrete problem; the knife should still work fine and I don't think Spyderco would do anything with it if you sent it in.

[shootist16]

This has been brought up before. It seems that it is within specs as long as it doesn't develop blade play.

I have had several people mention the liner travel, but none have experienced any problems.

Dennis Bible

[lshay]

Any word from Spyderco on this?

[sal]

Hi Ishay. It is as Cerulean (&amp; others) mentioned. If blade play develops, there is a problem, if not, then Don't worry about it.

sal