Bill, this is a question for you. I saw where another member had purchased one of these and had the same issues I had with mine- These are magnificent looking knives, listed as being Italian made, the fit and finish is very good and carefully polished. They look like a million bucks, but are scary to try and open- I'm asking about the picklocks with the well, done etching-
Have you ever had the chance to look at one of these and find out why the button is almost impossibly hard to push and that trying to release the blade is very difficult. It seems that with such a well-done design and superb finish, the insides could use some major adjusting by the maker- To my eye, the knives would be a real good seller if they weren't quite so deadly to the user -
I guess I'm asking if they could be redone to be safe to show off - John
Arizonas series of auto doctors knives
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Re: Arizonas series of auto doctors knives
While I have never worked on that particular model, it's very similar to the "AK47" style with the reverse-acting lever as a release.
The fulcrum is short and doesn't give much leverage when it's depressed. I expect this design is just hard to open.
I suggest putting a dab of lithium automotive grease in the sear hole on the blade. You might also want to try Quick Release oil.
There is also the possibility of a burr in the sear hole. You should be able to feel this with a needle or other sharp instrument dragged through the "wear" side of the hole. If a burr is felt, the hole can be polished.
If there is no burr, and the lube doesn't help the only thing that can be done is to disassemble it and grind the kickspring down until it open easier. This is a drastic measure, though.
The fulcrum is short and doesn't give much leverage when it's depressed. I expect this design is just hard to open.
I suggest putting a dab of lithium automotive grease in the sear hole on the blade. You might also want to try Quick Release oil.
There is also the possibility of a burr in the sear hole. You should be able to feel this with a needle or other sharp instrument dragged through the "wear" side of the hole. If a burr is felt, the hole can be polished.
If there is no burr, and the lube doesn't help the only thing that can be done is to disassemble it and grind the kickspring down until it open easier. This is a drastic measure, though.
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Re: Arizonas series of auto doctors knives
It was too dangerous, I sent it back before it sent me to the ER. I did call Arizona knives and talked to Andrew, to ask if I picked out another four numbers to check, would it be possible to find one that works normally. He has helped in the past and said certainly, no problem - I keep thinking, some of them may work ok because they carry quite a selection and sell a lot of them -- I'll post if I can get one that is safe -