I purchased 3 of these not too long ago and the one I have been using lost the yellow blade release button.
1040893
John, this is not a question, and not funny, because you are just wasting other people's time with no good reason for doing so. If you are writing to complain about this, I agree with you, but this is not the place to do that.
1040894
That is a statement not a question. My best suggestion is to use one of the other three.
1040895
The only problem I've had with these is that the blades tend to go back in while applying pressure to it if you only have 1-2 blades in it. Of all them I've ordered I've never had the release button fall off.
1040896
I love those knives and keep them even when they break, wether because I dropped them or use them much for any reason cause I can use them for spare parts... if you didn't lose the part you can fix it youself. I often call these people to report fails too, hopefully they'll improve it... it's a great knive... not perfect though.
357796
There is a small tab below where the blade ends. You have to press this to the side to allow the blade to close. It is the locking system for the blade and keeps it open. Make sure it is pressed all the way to the left before you push the blade back. If that doesnt work, I am not quite sure what would be weong with it.
2156621
nope. the blade is integrated and you would have to break it. I had that same issue.
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
1172246
I collect a lot of knives. Currently, this knife is stored away. I believe it is a liner lock. If you look into the blade compartment you should see a flat piece of metal, along the blade "liner" that locks the blade in place. You should be able to push this liner away from the blade to release the blade allowing it to close. Try that and let me know if it works.
1745768
There is a plastic tab that holds the bottom blade in a stationary position. The bottom blade will move when the tab breaks. I bought new blade heads but the tab broke on them also. I don't recommend this product.
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.
291052
I've been very rough with this knife and used it as an every day carry for years. I love the knife and the locking system is great, but I will tell you right now that under extreme conditions of use you can and probably will lose the pieces of the mechanism that fit in the blade. The ball falls out, the spring disappears - gone to god knows where - good luck finding it. I've had to replace mine three times. The first two times they just sent parts out and I popped them, no problem, in but more recently they've started requiring you to send them your knife - something I won't do. Here I am ordering this knife again because the old one has served me so well. I've been very rough with this knife and used it as an every day carry for years. I love the knife and the locking system is great, but I will tell you right now that under extreme conditions of use you can and probably will lose the pieces of the mechanism that fit in the blade. The ball falls out, the spring disappears - gone to god knows where - good luck finding it. I've had to replace mine three times. The first two times they just sent parts out and I popped them, no problem, in but more recently they've started requiring you to send them your knife - something I won't do. Here I am... » Read More I've been very rough with this knife and used it as an every day carry for years. I love the knife and the locking system is great, but I will tell you right now that under extreme conditions of use you can and probably will lose the pieces of the mechanism that fit in the blade. The ball falls out, the spring disappears - gone to god knows where - good luck finding it. I've had to replace mine three times. The first two times they just sent parts out and I popped them, no problem, in but more recently they've started requiring you to send them your knife - something I won't do. Here I am ordering this knife again because the old one has served me so well. « Show Less
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If you are having problems closing the knife I would take it to a local sporting goods store and ask them to look at the mechanism and make sure it is functioning properly. No sense in risking loosing a finger. Walmart - Academy - Gander - all these will have people who will either tell you how to close it or figure out if it is broken.
2246776
I would contact the seller and see if they will replace...mine does have the separate clicks.
878993
i think the model has actually been discontinued, so im not sure you can. i cant find replacement blades for it, so now its useless to me :( maybe the battery is interchangeable with some other B&D; tools? you could always check ebay, too
1040906
There is a button near the blade, inside the handle. Its the lock. Push it and you will be able to close the blade
944828
Yes, you got old stock. I got the non-serrated blade in February from Amazon. I'm not sure exactly when the switch was though.
577004
I had my little Rowenta ( the previous version) and something at the base of the handle broke and it wouldn't stay up anymore. I bought this one, and use it only for piecing and not that often. The last time I used it it started smoking. I would imagine that the stop inside the unit broke, just like my older one.I think Rowenta has lost sight of their quality control. The press you get from these little irons is amazing, but with them constantly breaking, or burning up, it makes you wonder.
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I would get in touch with the Stanley company at http://www.stanleytoolparts.com/ where they ave parts and accessories. Frankly, though, the blade is SO sharp and well-tempered that I would think it would be a very long time before it would have to be replaced.
925292
I used some replacement blades for a folding dewalt jabsaw. I can't remember exactly which one though. Should be a fairly easy search. Just look at the Dewalt ones.
1738953
I've broken 2 before I got this one. But I have not used Mine that much since I got it.