Byrd Cara Cara Question

Chain Gang · **on:** March 16, 2012, 09:38:09 PM

I picked up a new Cara and the blade was somewhat tight.I had no problems with one hand opening but it was harder than my other lock blades.I loosened the tension until I had a little side play and it was easier to open but I could not snap it open very well.Lubed it with mineral oil and tightened the screw until the side play was gone.Helped a little but not to my liking.I know it's cheap and not a bad knife for the money but is this normal?

jzmtl · **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2012, 09:45:37 PM

No back lock knife will snap open like frame/liner lock, the lock bar pushes against tang constantly to create tension.

jekostas · **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2012, 10:34:49 PM

Quote from: Chain Gang on March 16, 2012, 09:38:09 PM

I picked up a new Cara and the blade was somewhat tight.I had no problems with one hand opening but it was harder than my other lock blades.I loosened the tension until I had a little side play and it was easier to open but I could not snap it open very well.Lubed it with mineral oil and tightened the screw until the side play was gone.Helped a little but not to my liking.I know it's cheap and not a bad knife for the money but is this normal?

I've found that the washers used in the Byrd line need some time to break in - it's pretty normal. Give it a week of playing and she'll be good and smooth.

Chain Gang · **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2012, 12:11:46 AM

Thanks.I guess I have a normal Cara Cara.Not a great knife but really good for the money and if I lose it,no big deal.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2012, 08:41:58 PM

I think that's normal for most Byrds in general. I had an FRN Robin 2 I got last fall and it was stiff for a while when opening. After a while it worked in and smoothed out, but I did play with the bolt tension a bit, and made sure to clean and lube the pivot. I gave it to my wife when I got my Dragonfly 2, and she loves it.