Blade wobble

[Al Fresco]

I recently bought a Jack Pyke Urban folding knife & without much use at all, it has developed a bit of blade wobble..

Bit of a net search later... I found a youtube vid of a guy fixing a wobble problem on a recon 1, by tightening the pivot point screw... with a 'specialized' screwdriver.... The Jack Pyke screw is entirely different looking.

I am wondering if anyone knows what tool I need? ...or any other advice on sorting it would be gratefully received...

 

[Robbi]

looks like a pair of sirclip ( sp ) pliers would do the trick, a couple of quid in Halford

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-...JPGY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337280284&sr=8-1

 

[HillBill]

Cant you bend the tines on an old fork to fit it? Or are the holes too small?

Edit.... Jack Pyke stuff isn't the best quality so i expect it will be a recurring issue. Once you have something to tighten it i'd suggest removing the screw and adding a bit of glue to the thread, then put it back in and it shouldnt come loose again.

 

[Al Fresco]

Couple of great suggestions there... thanks

Think I'll give it a go with a battered fork 1st, looks like it might just fit....

Edit.... Yeah.... I bought this knife before I joined this forum... & although I'd seen a couple of you tube positive reviews, I think my £12 could have been spend more wisely!

 

[HillBill]

Can get a mora or a couple of opinels for that

Let us know if you get it sorted mate.

 

[Paul_B]

You can but a special glue for locking screws. Kiev it's blue and made by picture. I got recommended it for the seat fitting screws on my kayak. It stopped the screws and sealed the leaks nicely. Considering the stress due to Whitewater paddling this locking glue didn't crack or fail is gd.

If you have those large, thick paperclips it cld work. I've got a few and they're made from almost 1mm thick wire that is strong. I use them a lot for sticking in narrow slots to work out something such as a mid-located circlip in my car seat headrest.

 

[Al Fresco]

One bent beyond recognition battered fork later!....... found some heavy duty tweezers, they seem to have done the trick but perhaps they wont be able to hold up to repeated use....

Paul_B - Is something like 'Locktite threadlocker' what you mean?
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/t_lkr_blue/overview/loctite-threadlocker-blue-242.htm

 

[Paul_B]

Yes, think so. Worked. Treat for me.

 

[sasquatch]

Could you replace that with a Chicago screw or similar? Then you could use a screwdriver to adjust it when need be...