Wenger blade bent

Serena · **on:** March 16, 2014, 09:24:29 PM

I bought a new knife this week, but I don't want to throw the old one away. Got it from my dad in Switzerland about 20 years ago. I can clean it up, polish the scales and oil everything but I have one problem. The blade is bent…
Is there a way to fix this?

Sorry, bad picture, but you can get an idea…

ducttapetech · **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2014, 09:26:16 PM

Send it back to Vic, or very carefully fix it yourself.

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Serena · **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2014, 09:27:37 PM

Send it back? I don't have a receipt anymore. Busted the blade up myself, don't think it's warranty right?

ducttapetech · **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2014, 09:33:36 PM

You will be surprised what Vic will fix. The warranty is for the knife itself. You don't need a receipt.

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Serena · **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2014, 09:34:28 PM

Hmmm, gonna search where to send it to…

Serena · **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2014, 09:37:02 PM

It says: Damage caused by abuse is not covered by waranty.

captain spaulding · **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2014, 09:46:23 PM

I would either leave it as is or try and bend it back yourself. Kind of hard to tell how bad the damage is from the picture though. You do run the risk of snapping the blade.

Cogito · **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2014, 09:47:52 PM

Lock the blade into a Vice and then tap it with a rubber mallet till it goes true again.

Serena · **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2014, 09:49:25 PM

Quote from: Cogito on March 16, 2014, 09:47:52 PM

Lock the blade into a Vice and then tap it with a rubber mallet till it goes true again.

Gonna try that. Maybe if it's fixed I can carry it at work.

Cogito · **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2014, 10:10:25 PM

In the worst case scenario get another used tool and swap the blades.

Serena · **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2014, 10:14:00 PM

BTW… What's a Vice? A working bench?

Reinier · **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2014, 10:34:53 PM

Bankschroef

nate j · **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2014, 10:36:39 PM

I agree with the suggestion to send it back to Vic. However, since the knife has sentimental value, be sure to note this on the warranty form, as well as that you want it returned to you even if it is not repairable. Otherwise, they may simply discard it and send you a replacement.

This is a vice:

http://diysolutionsonline.co.uk/content/images/thumbs/0002355_DIY-Solutions-Online-45232-DRAPER-150mm-Engineers-Bench-Vice-VICES.jpg

Serena · **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2014, 10:41:02 PM

Quote from: Reinier on March 16, 2014, 10:34:53 PM

Bankschroef

Heerlijk die vertalingen… Kom woorden tegen die je normaal nooit gebruikt.

Serena · **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2014, 10:41:42 PM

Quote from: nate j on March 16, 2014, 10:36:39 PM

I agree with the suggestion to send it back to Vic. However, since the knife has sentimental value, be sure to note this on the warranty form, as well as that you want it returned to you even if it is not repairable. Otherwise, they may simply discard it and send you a replacement.

This is a vice:

http://diysolutionsonline.co.uk/content/images/thumbs/0002355_DIY-Solutions-Online-45232-DRAPER-150mm-Engineers-Bench-Vice-VICES.jpg

Gonna call tomorrow on how to fix that. Thanks for the advice!!!

Serena · **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2014, 08:20:25 PM

Gave the knife to my dad to polish the scales. He has a special devices for that. Hope it works out!!!

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