Stiletto's Follow-Up Review, Disassembly, Flaw Tips, & Assembly for the Cold Steel KARVE -26VE
Published: 2 months ago
Hello everyone. It was weird making this Video without Juno... But it's time to get back to what Juno and I enjoyed, together; "Making Videos!!! :-) So, here's the first one without my Grandpa Girl, "Ju Ju." :-) Enjoy; I miss you Ju Ju! :-( Peace, Stiletto :-)
These items were purchased here: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026258133?pid=324371
The Stickman's Cold Steel Video of the KARVE: https://youtu.be/6-jbR2s4Geg?si=TZ7zoQ83Txgcx38d
Specifications & Product Information:
Best Use: Tactical
Folding or Fixed Blade: Folding
Blade Length: 3.75 Inches
Blade Finish: Black
Blade Steel: AUS-10A
Blade Shape: Wharncliffe
Serration Type: Plain
Handle Color: Black
Handle Material: G-10
Pocket Clip: Yes
Number of Blades: 1
Assisted Opening: No
Opening Method: Thumb Stud
Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
Note:
To "All" that are interested,
My KARVE, after carrying it everywhere, every day, using it and constantly fidgeting with it, since I received it, developed some up and down Blade Play.
So, I took mine apart. And I noticed some lint that got into the Lock-Up area, where the Lock-Bar and Blade Tang come into contact with each other. And there was a rub mark where the Lock-Bar slides on one of the Black SS Liners. So, I lubed all of the internal parts that contact each other or the SS Liners with Gun Grease. And I stretched the Lock-Bar Coil Spring and heavily lubed it with Lithium Based Militec-1 Gun Grease and Oil and reassembled my KARVE.
After the Lube & Tune, I have "Zero" Blade Play or Side to Side and Up and Down; "Zero!" Also, while apart, I checked the Stop Pin sizes; 2 were 4.97mm, and one was 4.89mm thick. I installed the two that are the same size in the front of the KARVE's Lock-Bar and the smaller one I the rear of the KARVE's Lock-Bar.
Also, there wasn't any visible damage to the internal parts at all. And, all of the internals look very heavy-duty, like the Engage Folder I have. I absolutely luv the heavy-duty construction of the KARVE. :-)
And, even with a slight amount up and down Blade Play, due to how far the KARVE's Lock-Bar has to move to become disengaged, even when dirty, I feel this one is, still, very safe, even with a little Blade Play. But if some develops, I say, "Try giving it a Good Cleaning & Lube & Tune. :-)
Mine works perfectly and flawlessly, now; it was just dirty and needed a good cleaning. :-) I absolutely luv the KARVE; it's become one of my "New," All-Time Favorites!!! :-) I absolutely luv to SDUEDC the KARVE. :-) I very highly recommend the KARVE to all Cold Steel Atlas-Lock Fans! :-)
Peace,
Stiletto :-)
These items were purchased here: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026258133?pid=324371
The Stickman's Cold Steel Video of the KARVE: https://youtu.be/6-jbR2s4Geg?si=TZ7zoQ83Txgcx38d
Specifications & Product Information:
Best Use: Tactical
Folding or Fixed Blade: Folding
Blade Length: 3.75 Inches
Blade Finish: Black
Blade Steel: AUS-10A
Blade Shape: Wharncliffe
Serration Type: Plain
Handle Color: Black
Handle Material: G-10
Pocket Clip: Yes
Number of Blades: 1
Assisted Opening: No
Opening Method: Thumb Stud
Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
Note:
To "All" that are interested,
My KARVE, after carrying it everywhere, every day, using it and constantly fidgeting with it, since I received it, developed some up and down Blade Play.
So, I took mine apart. And I noticed some lint that got into the Lock-Up area, where the Lock-Bar and Blade Tang come into contact with each other. And there was a rub mark where the Lock-Bar slides on one of the Black SS Liners. So, I lubed all of the internal parts that contact each other or the SS Liners with Gun Grease. And I stretched the Lock-Bar Coil Spring and heavily lubed it with Lithium Based Militec-1 Gun Grease and Oil and reassembled my KARVE.
After the Lube & Tune, I have "Zero" Blade Play or Side to Side and Up and Down; "Zero!" Also, while apart, I checked the Stop Pin sizes; 2 were 4.97mm, and one was 4.89mm thick. I installed the two that are the same size in the front of the KARVE's Lock-Bar and the smaller one I the rear of the KARVE's Lock-Bar.
Also, there wasn't any visible damage to the internal parts at all. And, all of the internals look very heavy-duty, like the Engage Folder I have. I absolutely luv the heavy-duty construction of the KARVE. :-)
And, even with a slight amount up and down Blade Play, due to how far the KARVE's Lock-Bar has to move to become disengaged, even when dirty, I feel this one is, still, very safe, even with a little Blade Play. But if some develops, I say, "Try giving it a Good Cleaning & Lube & Tune. :-)
Mine works perfectly and flawlessly, now; it was just dirty and needed a good cleaning. :-) I absolutely luv the KARVE; it's become one of my "New," All-Time Favorites!!! :-) I absolutely luv to SDUEDC the KARVE. :-) I very highly recommend the KARVE to all Cold Steel Atlas-Lock Fans! :-)
Peace,
Stiletto :-)