Kershaw Brawler Maintenance Question

[pathwinder14]

Is it common for the Torsion Bar in Kershaw knives to fail? The torsion bar on my Brawler snapped in half last night. Is there a max number of times it can be opened and closed before the bar snaps? Does the torsion bar actually bend or flex at all? I've only owned the knife for a year. Other than that it's a good knife.

 

[spydercobenchmadekai]

The torsion bar compresses (bends) when you close the knife. It then "pops" open under tension to open the blade.

Torsion bars break every so often. Just fill out the form, and KAI will send you a new torsion bar.

http://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/warranty

 

[jfalkos]

Assuming you got this from walmart last year too? I haven't had mine break yet but whenever the knife is open, the spring rattles around like crazy. Hopefully isn't a precursor to the same problem. Took a look inside and I have no idea how to get rid of the wiggle!

 

[toker]

Assuming you got this from walmart last year too? I haven't had mine break yet but whenever the knife is open, the spring rattles around like crazy. Hopefully isn't a precursor to the same problem. Took a look inside and I have no idea how to get rid of the wiggle!

- It's always going to rattle. That's a downside of the torsion bar.

 

[scottabrandeberry]

Assuming you got this from walmart last year too? I haven't had mine break yet but whenever the knife is open, the spring rattles around like crazy. Hopefully isn't a precursor to the same problem. Took a look inside and I have no idea how to get rid of the wiggle!

Some Vaseline or grease in the torsion bar cavity will dampen the rattle.

 

[jfalkos]

Oh thanks guys! I didn't know if that was something that happened with all assisted knives or not. My only other one is a Fury brand. Only other assist I've even considered is the Barrage.