Why cant I open the knife? Every time I try, it is just too hard to push down on the little finger thing. Do I need oil for it or something?
465153
i had that it turned out that the blade got behined the lock and was broken
465154
You should not have this problem. Sometimes a drop of oil may help, use as little as possible as it can cause it to gum up later. Be careful, once the knife loosens up it should be fine.
465155
I find it easier to open if I hold it with my thumb on the silver thumbscrew and index finger on the black knob. It should open relatively easily with a fluid motion of both fingers. Push up with your thumb and pull back with your index. It shouldn't need oiling if it's brand new.
465156
I would get a pair of scissors and slide it up from the opening where the blade is and then I would elitrical take or any tape and tape the thumb thing and that should work
465157
When ever i first got this knife it was a little hard to open but i fixed that by taking the blade and opening and closeing the blade by hand for a minuet so that the screws get adjusted and the blade whares down a little bit
413817
On the blade end of the handle there should be a little black plastic piece blocking the knife from closing. Push that back to the side it comes from
973977
Yes I find it hard to open as I have small hands ( 5.5" from base of palm to middle finger). If I use one hand to open comfortably the widest gap between the tip of the blades is &lt;1", so to make it functional I have to stretch my 4 fingers and the thumb to pry open up the handle.
973926
There should be a Lil rigid piece under the knife that you can push to the side and the knife can bend back in. My fiancee has his knife with him now so if I remember right its on the bottom. Up the barrel piece
51872
Mine opened just not easily. I held the unit in both hands and pressed in the direction of the arrow with both thumbs. It required more pressure than I expected. Good luck!
206858
I've used a butter knife between the bottom of the lid and the side of my thumb to pry it open. Just be careful not to spill it everywhere!
1824644
there is a safety switch. You have to push the switch into the "armed" position to open it. The knife stays armed until you flip the switch back down.
405241
You need to get a Penetrating oil/fluid (which WD-40 is NOT) and soak the knife in it for a couple of hours. Or, since the tool is stainless you can also try soaking it in warm, soapy water for a while. Once you get the tool opened up, THEN souse 'er down good with the WD-40.It sounds to me like someone's maybe peeled a sugary fruit with the knife blade, and let that juice run down in all the crevices and then put the tool up without cleaning it good first. You'll get it squared away, no doubt.Good luck.
405240
You need to get a Penetrating oil/fluid (which WD-40 is NOT) and soak the knife in it for a couple of hours. Or, since the tool is stainless you can also try soaking it in warm, soapy water for a while. Once you get the tool opened up, THEN souse 'er down good with the WD-40. It sounds to me like someone's maybe peeled a sugary fruit with the knife blade, and let that juice run down in all the crevices and then put the tool up without cleaning it good first. You'll get it squared away, no doubt. Good luck.
995653
This knife is a back lock knife. You need to depress the metal latch on the spine of the knife and press the back of the blade down. Be careful not to close the blade on your fingers!
1439795
Pick an edge and pry it slowly off...it kinda hurts fingers a bit..better tight than loose..good luck.
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
1040902
Underneath the blade, where the blade closes into, there should be a locking pin. Pull the locking pin to the side and the knife will close.
657254
I have not had that problem. Is it possible you are pushing down on the knife? Do not press on the knife, let the machine do the work.
1430513
I didn't have a problem with that specific knife. But with another laguiole I did have problems opening and closing. I sent it back after taking it to a jewelry shop to close it for me.
657247
You are putting too much pressure on the knife. Just hold it gently and drag it thru the slots. I did the same thing at first.
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.