Buying a display SAK

[austin83]

I found a decent deal on a used Champ online that is a former display knife.  The knife appears to be a pre 2005 model.  Should I be concerned with spring strength if multiple tools were open for extended period of times while on display? Would it be worth saving $25?  Thanks in advance. 

[anton-sa]

nah i dont think so....
give the tool a good wash and re-apply oil.. should all be good.

[dks]

Can't you inspect it first?

[alexTOOL]

Can't you inspect it first?

Online? 

[dks]

There must be an app for that   

[lshaw]

Has anyone ACTUALLY had a spring snap or be insufficient to ensure good closure?? I've never seen a well cleaned, dried and lubed vic SAK to be anything close, or heard of it...

[anton-sa]

Has anyone ACTUALLY had a spring snap or be insufficient to ensure good closure?? I've never seen a well cleaned, dried and lubed vic SAK to be anything close, or heard of it...

exactly...

[dks]

I have not had any SAK springs snap 9I think..), but I have had some with weak springs, mainly older Wenger models.

I have also used the method of leaving the backspring tensed, by having the tools partly open, to weaken the springs on some slipjoints, so there is an effect on the spring from that. I also have some knives that are sold, in the package, partly open (Case) that have weak springs (they are locking, so it is not a huge problem)

Your best bet is to ask the seller to give you more information.

Funny story, last time I was at the dealer's I had a look at some knives and then, without thinking, closed them... I was then asked to open them, halfway again, as they need to have them in that, display position, for the customers.

[cody6268]

Springs that break from age are really only a problem on old (especially rusty) carbon steel knives.

$25 is a really good deal on a virtually unused SwissChamp.  If snap is weak, I'm sure warranty would handle it.