r/CRK

Well I decided that I want a drop point Umnumzaan and don't mind waiting for one while I sell off my mini collection of knives I have. That being said...what are the actual wait times looking like when ordering directly from Chris Reeve Knives? Is it a really 6 years? I am trying to order one that has my birthday as a 40th Birthday present to myself. Thanks for any info you could provide.

I know they’re not exactly supposed to be flicked, but the main issue I’m having is the knife is very stiff. I’ve taken it apart and cleaned and greased the pivot assembly, and if I push the lock bar it does allow the blade to move freely in the pivot (silky smooth).

The problem is coming from the lock bar which when I first got it was unbelievably tight, to the point it was hard to unlock the knife. I have adjusted the lock bar tension while it’s apart and it has helped but it’s still so tight that it won’t let me flick the blade at all, but if I relieve any more tension on the lock bar I don’t think it will lock up safely.

I’ve probably opened and closed it at least 500 times now, what else can be done? Should I just keep wearing it in? I do love the knife though, it’s exceptional and despite being second hand from 2019, the previous owner must have just kept it in a safe the whole time 😂 it’s brand new!