I just received this today. The "action" is pretty tight and it's hard to work the pliers with one hand. Will it loosen up with use?
1047892
I bought this same multi-tool a month or so ago, and the pliers are still rather tight. I don't think if will ever be a one hand operation. But I would rather have it tight than loose and sloppy. I'm sure you will enjoy the many uses of this tool.
1047893
yes it will I won't several of these through the years and you will enjoy it
1047894
My tool came tight as you have described, used mine pretty hard for about a week and it's broken in well now.
1047895
Yes it will. I have had my Leatherman for a year and still carry it almost daily.
1047896
Yes, mine loosened up after a few days of use. As for using the pliers with one hand it does take some getting use to. I usually doldrums the pliers horizontally holding the top handle in between by thumb and palm and let the weight of the bottom handle open up the pliers then use as normal after wards.
61578
Yes, you can loosen it. I had the opposite issue. Clamp was too loose and wouldn't hold. So, in had to tighten it more.
1421996
Yes, it can and should be tightened. I bought a special adjustable, long nosed wrench at the hardware and it worked fine. I'm sure a pair of adjustable pliers will also work.
554090
Well it is supposed to be tight, but good luck trying to tighten it. If you just got this saw I would return it. I am a shop teacher and bought two of these for my middle school class. I have never seen a more terribly built saw. I returned both for partial credit.
1372808
I agree it can get very tricky especially when you first buy it. The way I figured it out is by pressing the lil button it has on the back and in the beginning of every tool it has a lil nip so pull on the lil nip to be able to pull the tool you trying to use. I highly disagree on the "one handed operation" but once you figure it out it's very helpful.
1233739
It will loosen in time, but it would not hurt to use a little 3-in 1 oil which will also help to protect your knife. Be sure to wipe up any extra.
465135
Take out the metal part and pull. It was tight for me initially but easier now. If it's not coming out pull harder!
906260
I usually pinch the blade and pull. I find there to be just the right amount of resistance. If you are having a hard time, yours may be defective or bent at the joint, causing it to be tighter than it should be.
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!
2239762
My husband had to use pliers to unlock it the first time then after that it was super easy and all fixed. but it was very frustrating to not be able to turn we tried forever before he decided he would give in and try the tool... figured it was easier than returning.. glad he tried :)
1601753
The legs on My tray are very tight..I expect to be able to use it a long while.. Looks like tgey could be easily tightened w an Allen wrench if needed
1175624
Mine is very difficult to tighten, but I used slip joint pliers and was able to tighten it about 2/3 of the way in which seems to be more than sufficient.
1924496
Good question - it isn't easy. Wish I had bought one with a handle. I use pliers
1439795
Pick an edge and pry it slowly off...it kinda hurts fingers a bit..better tight than loose..good luck.
1169971
The lock should in time loose up a little but the lock is supposed to be tough. The entire purpose of this knife is the tough lock and so it doesn't give out easy n break. Sounds fine to me, mines the same way n I'm happy with mine and I'm a knive enthusiast. My opinion knife works the way it should
276746
i just received mine and yes it is tight- -but i used channel lockes on it so i could get a good grip. turn it to the right and the ball will pop loose and it will turn alot easier with use (be sure the knob is point to the top so you can turn it to the right) ps this is not the model i want - i need the one with the solid brass knob, they work better.
533046
IF IT CAN BE, or already is loosened where the lips on the pliers can grab it, it should work.