Nice knife, but I cannot open the blades without pliers. I bought 2 and same problem with both.
1965280
I admit that I had trouble opening it at first, but like I said, you have to wear it down. The eat thing to do is open the blade(s) about 5 times a day for a week or so, by then, it's worn enough to open nicely, at least the big one, the small one will take some time. Can't say much else.
1965281
It works perfectly for me. No problem opening the blades, you may want to oil it and work the blade a few times.I always buy Schrade. They have not let me down.
1965282
Paul, Admittedly the knife was machined blade to 'spring' to tightly - mine is tight also. I could/can open mine even with mild arthritis in my thumb. I would use a small drop of WD 40 on each blade joint and work it a number of times, it should loosen.
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...
1965284
difficult i can see that. tough but not impossible for me. i have small hands..but you have a warning point.
1965285
Schrade IMP163 works perfectly. No problem opening the blades with my fingers.
815506
I just have some very sharp knives that I use. Tried using scissors but are not strong enough. Also used tin snips.
1711805
There is a lever that you can flip up to change the blade. The thing is you have to make sure you flip the lever all the way up in order to take the blade out. I ran into the same problem and figured it by myself. Hope it helps.
1644773
To close the blades there is a button on the base of the blade . To close the screwdrivers there is a button about 1 in down from the base of the blade and the pliers just fold back up. It will be alittle stiff when new but it will breakin
1063330
The knife does not have an assisted opening mech. However it is still a very good knife for the price.. Only problem I have had with them is the belt clip screws which come out after time..
1797680
email the maker of the knife/ send the knife to the maker for replacement, but get their ok before you send it, hope this helps.
1805814
I know nothing about the Leatherman, however ALL of the tools on the GERBER are accessible when closed. You only open the suspension butterfly to use the pliers.
2070302
Mine is very stiff and takes quite an effort to open. The blade has to swing open very firmly for it to lock in place. Pushing the tab to close the knife is taking less of an effort after playing with it for a while. The more that I work with it, the less of an ordeal to open, but it is still not easy and fluid, like my other knives. I'm hoping it gets much better after I work with it for a while, but I am a little disappointed that it is taking so much work to, hopefully, make it usable.
2164637
You just move the little blade lock in the cut out on the front bottom of the knife handle. It should move easily and close easily or maybe it's defective.
1725378
There is a wing nut to remove the blade. There is also 2 positive stops to keep the blade open or closed for storage. I find the wing nut to be adequately sized so it can be securely tightened by hand even with gloves on.
1155753
I really like this knife; however, I have not yet been able to figure out how to remove the clip which is affixed with three very small, but very tightly fastened, screws.
1544962
Yes, I reported the same problem. But I have not thought yet how to solve it. May be, if you use some metal file and round somwhat the insertion sides of the cutters, they possibly can go easier into the handle. I have not tried it yet myself.
729015
There is a small piece of metal that acts as a clip. It locks in to prevent the knife from closing and possibly cutting your fingers. take that small metal piece and pull it to the left and it should allow the blade to be put back in place.
1557212
I still can't get the blades out. All the comments say it pops out easily. I tried pulling the foil with the holes and the plastic piece up but they won't budge! Could it be that mine isn't removable?
167605
Contact Gerber and show them that there is no blade. Or, you could sharpen it yourself..
1934977
There not a very strong built pliers. I had to go to Sears and buy a pair that worked. I would not recommend them.
1689342
There is a small piece of metal in the handle that u have to push over to unlock the blade. That will allow you to close the knife.