my blade on my stiletto does not close all the way?

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my blade on my stiletto does not close all the way?

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hello, the blade of my stiletto wont close all the way, it sticks out about 1/8 of an inch and i was wondering if there was a way to fix that? thanks
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Is the knife a new model, or an old model?
This is usually a difficult repair, unless the pivot pin is extremely loose.
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Bill, I was gonna ask you the same question about a vintage lever, but the pivot is exposed between the front scales, is that a difficult job too?
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If the blade is loose on any auto, the blade can peek.
Not sure what you mean about the pivot being exposed?
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well it is a lower quality new knife, i just got it off bladeplay a week ago.
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I would request a refund or replacement.
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68charger wrote:well it is a lower quality new knife, i just got it off bladeplay a week ago.
Bladeplay is well known for their customer service. I'll bet they'll exchange your knife with no questions asked, if their service is still as good as it used to be. Send Cam an email and include a link to this thread.
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jarvis wrote:
68charger wrote:well it is a lower quality new knife, i just got it off bladeplay a week ago.
Bladeplay is well known for their customer service. I'll bet they'll exchange your knife with no questions asked, if their service is still as good as it used to be. Send Cam an email and include a link to this thread.
sounds good! thanks
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