CaptainBrock
Newly Enlightened
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- Nov 14, 2012
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A little story to relate a recent eBay experience:
I purchased a very nice black Gerber folding knife ("Kiowa", Model 01405) on eBay for 8.50 USD, free shipping from China. There were four other bidders.
It was beautiful but I took a close look at the side-locking latch. It did not engage even 50% of the width of the lock bar, which is even thinner than the blade. Worse, a small area of the blade where the lock would seat was misformed and missing metal. Deceptively, the knife opened and seemed to lock well with a good click. But I would never trust it.
I messaged the seller with an explanation and requested a refund. I got a full refund.
OK, so now, what do I do with this knife? :duh2:
I purchased a very nice black Gerber folding knife ("Kiowa", Model 01405) on eBay for 8.50 USD, free shipping from China. There were four other bidders.
It was beautiful but I took a close look at the side-locking latch. It did not engage even 50% of the width of the lock bar, which is even thinner than the blade. Worse, a small area of the blade where the lock would seat was misformed and missing metal. Deceptively, the knife opened and seemed to lock well with a good click. But I would never trust it.
I messaged the seller with an explanation and requested a refund. I got a full refund.
OK, so now, what do I do with this knife? :duh2: