I tried to ask in the "Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment" subforum.
I did so with no luck so I'll allow myself to bring this thread here (hope I'm not breaking any rule).
Here's what's been bothering me :
I've had the Kizer Sliver (Ki4419A3) for well over a year now and even if I like the design and the slicy blade, I never used it much.
This is because of the fact the the thumbstud action is pretty demanding and it actually does hurt between my fingers and my nails when i open it several times in a day (lifting the nails because of the amount of force needed to pass the detent).
Today, I tried to fix the detent of this linerlock. I've manage to reduce it but it's still hurting me after a few openings. I've also discovered that the blade is surrounded by 2 phosphore bronze washers sandwiching a nylon (i think) ultra fine washer on both sides of the blade
I've seen numerous people talking about this knife as a correct knife with a correct action. That's why I'm wondering if the problem does not come from this weird washers configuration. Here's some pictures to illustrate my situation.
Is there other owners of the Kizer Sliver with some knowledge about the washer situation ?
Is it the same for you, is it different?
It often makes an unpleasing noise when opening and closing, due to the nylon washer sandwiched between the phos-bronze ones.
Any people with experience on this knife or having any idea how to improve, soften the action ?
Thanks a lot for your help,
Robin.
I did so with no luck so I'll allow myself to bring this thread here (hope I'm not breaking any rule).
Here's what's been bothering me :
I've had the Kizer Sliver (Ki4419A3) for well over a year now and even if I like the design and the slicy blade, I never used it much.
This is because of the fact the the thumbstud action is pretty demanding and it actually does hurt between my fingers and my nails when i open it several times in a day (lifting the nails because of the amount of force needed to pass the detent).
Today, I tried to fix the detent of this linerlock. I've manage to reduce it but it's still hurting me after a few openings. I've also discovered that the blade is surrounded by 2 phosphore bronze washers sandwiching a nylon (i think) ultra fine washer on both sides of the blade
I've seen numerous people talking about this knife as a correct knife with a correct action. That's why I'm wondering if the problem does not come from this weird washers configuration. Here's some pictures to illustrate my situation.
Is there other owners of the Kizer Sliver with some knowledge about the washer situation ?
Is it the same for you, is it different?
It often makes an unpleasing noise when opening and closing, due to the nylon washer sandwiched between the phos-bronze ones.
Any people with experience on this knife or having any idea how to improve, soften the action ?
Thanks a lot for your help,
Robin.
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