I know when you squeeze the handle the blade extends. Does the blade retract when you let go of the handle? I do not want the blade to stay extended when I let go of the handle. Thank You
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When you squeeze the handle, the blade locks in place. Push the black button just behind the loading compartment to retract. The best part if this tool is that if you push the yellow button and remove the blade, when you press the black button a fresh blade loads. Squeeze the handle to reveal the fresh blade. Reload is seriously less than 3 seconds.
1870057
There is a spring in the handle that will lock the blade in the open position. It is located in the cutout area of the handle. Just push the spring to the side and the blade can then be closed into the handle. It is similar to a knife which the blade is locked in the open/extended position.
1971013
Unscrew the handle and the you end up with three pieces. The blade goes between head pieces. When going back together, don't over tighten. Just snug up the handle to bend the blade to conform to the head radius.
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.
2245559
There is a tab that you have to push out where the blade meets the handle. Simple once you know how to do it.
317255
I have never had the handle accidentally detach while grating. The grater has a locking ring that keeps the grating cylinder in place. GREAT piece of equipment. I give them a gifts !
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.
2245562
When you pull the blade out, it locks. If you're holding the back of the knife away from you (blade in your left hand), the lock is at the base of the blade. You push that down and slowly close the knife. If that doesn't work, you may have a defective knife. Hope that helps!
2071761
No, blades don't retract or detach. When it lights up it looks like the light is coming up out of the handle, but the whole plastic piece is there.
2010045
Hi! I finally got the blade off my can opener! There is a little lever that says "blade release" that needed to be pushed down, but, I kept moving the handle either too much or not enough while I pulled on it, but, finally, it popped off. Now if I can only remember how I did it for thenext time!! :) Thank you all.
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I had a lot of trouble at first and then it started working fine. The lever you push forward to release the blade wasn't going far enough forward. Work it and see if it loosens up and goes nearly all the way forward, where it is almost parallel with the blade. Then the blade will come out easily. Hope that works for you.
706343
Yes, when the blade is opened it is locked in place by a spring loaded tab that rests against the base of the blade. It is released by a side movement with the thumb, not too unique as many brands have this feature.
1340095
Are you pushing the release? It is inside of handle where blade is. On the pivot end of handle
1730636
There is a distinct click when I sheath the blade. & by far one of the tights hugs on a blade I have. I have turned the knife upside down on mine & shook it several times without it falling out.
1250684
The blade should retract releasing the can opener from the can when it makes a complete circle around the can. The blade should be retracted before you start. If it is not, push down on the little lever until it is.
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The blade extends all the way into the handle. The handle loosens a lot though.
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The blade is retracted by pressing on the bottom of the black (oval - rocking) behind the spare blade compartment and above the extending leaver. If you are Right handed, this can easily be done with your Right thumb. Having the blade stay in a locked position until released is a safety feature on all good utility knives/box cutters. The one on the Alltrade holds more firmly and under more pressure than even the most expensive like/same tools of other brands. If you find a box cutter/utility knife that does not lock the blade in place when in use, please be careful using it. It is an accident looking for a place to happen. The blade is retracted by pressing on the bottom of the black (oval - rocking) behind the spare blade compartment and above the extending leaver. If you are Right handed, this can easily be done with your Right thumb. Having the blade stay in a locked position until released is a safety feature on all good utility knives/box cutters. The one on the Alltrade holds more firmly and under more pressure than even the most expensive like/same tools of other brands. If you find a box cutter/utility knife that does not lock the blade in place when in use, please be careful using it. It is an... » Read More The blade is retracted by pressing on the bottom of the black (oval - rocking) behind the spare blade compartment and above the extending leaver. If you are Right handed, this can easily be done with your Right thumb. Having the blade stay in a locked position until released is a safety feature on all good utility knives/box cutters. The one on the Alltrade holds more firmly and under more pressure than even the most expensive like/same tools of other brands. If you find a box cutter/utility knife that does not lock the blade in place when in use, please be careful using it. It is an accident looking for a place to happen. « Show Less