Did anyone else receive this and the handle is very loose as far as the connection to the blade? I can rock the handle easily and feels cheap now
1488279
No, my shovel was sturdy and made it through the 2013 - 2014 record breaking snowstorm with flying colors. Is the handle all the way in?
1488280
Didn't have that issue but I do remember having to really push and lock the handle into place. Hope that helps.
1488281
Mine is remaining tight so far but I have not used the shovel very much yet. I did look at how they attached it to the handle and it looks like a "wedge" type of system with two screws. It looks like they attached the wedge on the handle at the factory and then slide the plastic shovel down onto it. If mine does loosen up I will drill a small hole in the topside of the shovel and install a screw into the handle. Good luck with yours, other than the issue you are having, the shovel does work very well and the longer handle is very nice especially if you are tall...
1488282
Mine was a little loose, but it just needs to be tapped to snug up the connector tabs. Hope this makes sense and helps.
1488283
i own 2 of these shovels and have not experienced that problem. we love this shovel.
1488284
The handle needs to be pushed very hard into the blade. You'll feel it snap into place. When it does, it will feel very secure ... not loose or wiggly at all.
1488285
Turn it upside dow and place your foot into the handle. push down really hard on the blade and you should here a snap and then it will be sturdier. This should solve the problem. Feel free to contact me again if you still can't get it.
257188
Unfortunately not, I had the same problem. I did by two more of the knifes, they work OK but not made as well as my original one.
291051
When I first received the knife, I noticed the section in the blade where the spring is seated was loose. I carefully removed it and used a small amount of loctite to hold it firmly in place. It appeared the knife had been "shelved" for a long period. The locking mechanism, though really odd, takes a bit of getting used too. I have had no failures or "cuts". I use it daily, open & close it one-handed all the time. The mechanism, shape and overall uniqueness is the envy of my friends. A couple have actually bought themselves one. No one has had the problem I had or any failure. When I first received the knife, I noticed the section in the blade where the spring is seated was loose. I carefully removed it and used a small amount of loctite to hold it firmly in place. It appeared the knife had been "shelved" for a long period. The locking mechanism, though really odd, takes a bit of getting used too. I have had no failures or "cuts". I use it daily, open & close it one-handed all the time. The mechanism, shape and overall uniqueness is the envy of my friends. A couple have actually bought themselves one. No one has had the problem I had or any... » Read More When I first received the knife, I noticed the section in the blade where the spring is seated was loose. I carefully removed it and used a small amount of loctite to hold it firmly in place. It appeared the knife had been "shelved" for a long period. The locking mechanism, though really odd, takes a bit of getting used too. I have had no failures or "cuts". I use it daily, open & close it one-handed all the time. The mechanism, shape and overall uniqueness is the envy of my friends. A couple have actually bought themselves one. No one has had the problem I had or any failure. « Show Less
1965283
sorry to here that the blades on the knife i recieved was a little stiff but not to the point of having to open with pliers try a drop of oil wher the blades conect and see if that dont loosen it up a little...
2195481
No. My handle was always loose and couldn't be tightened all the way. It's junk. Pass on it or send it back! It's defective!
1735483
Yup, broken handle... Used the mower for approximately 2.5 years. The cheap, plastic black piece that holds the orange handle to the unit broke. The spring is still there so hubbie is trying fix it right now. He drilled out a hole where the cheap plastic was and is trying to insert a nut and bolt. Wish us luck... I was kind of fond of this mower, even if in the spring time I have to cut only half the grass at a time.
1002176
Not that I can feel. It is just an old fashioned, high quality blade. I love mine and bought some for Christmas presents.
1902539
The handle broke on my pan also. I notified amazon and they sent a replacement right away. The thing is when you do put the new handle back on do not tighten the screw too tight. I've not had any more trouble with the handle since. Hope this helps.
265558
I had the same problem with mine, its just a matter of breaking it in, when I depress the blade lock, (On the back of the knife) I had to relay make sure that it was fully depressed, to release the blade, i just kept working it until it became easier. Little WD40 helped as well. I Love my SOG, its my EDC. Good Luck
568833
I would try contacting the company directly. Did you try super gluing the handle back together?
585744
Not a problem for me, as I cut my grass at the shortest height. Wasn't a problem at the beginning when I was trying various cutting heights. My handle is stiff and hard to move, so I can't see it jumping out of its notch. Is your handle installed correctly?
375627
Well, that didn't happen to me, so I can only guess. Maybe the sheath heated and cooled during transport and has trapped the knife.Or something was jammed into the sheath when the knife was inserted at the factory.My knife slides loose after a firm tug on the strap or handle.Sorry I don't know more.Maybe a call/Email to CRKT might help.www.CRKT.com
2245558
I got it, too, but didn't like it. The closing of the blade is accomplished best by the use of a strongthumbnail to prise away the locking tab, while you're folding the blade shut. Good luck with that...
1575334
Yes I've had the same thing happen. Yesterday as a matter of fact. I took a smooth edged knife and carefully lifted one side. :) hope this helps.
1716421
My issue was the degradation of quality in the recent blade holder angles. ThePlastic handles prevent/interfere the use of th the shallower two angles. I even tried real screws but the new holder still prevented shallower angles.
1904255
Don, there are finger grooves on both sides of the handle. The way your fingers curl around the knife, you dont really feel the grooves against your palm. All the contours on the handle are pretty rounded and it feels good in my hand. I've had this knife for a few months now, and I reallylike it.The spine of the blade is quite thick and gives the impression that the blade won't easily be snapped under heavy use. Hope this helps.
1220305
I was under the same impression as you when I bought this razor, but I realized the handle is a solid piece, you have to twist off top to put the blade.