when done cutting do you have to unlock the mechanism or just remove the piece that you have cut? I cut lots of items - that would be tedious
1132859
Just remove the piece you cut, you don't want to lock it up again till you're finished with it for the day...
1988678
From what I've read, the blade is not removable. I have no experience trying to remove the blade though.
2139359
It is removable so you can clean out the core. The push to release buttons seem reasonably strong. The thing works well so far x4. Since it is a spiral cutter, all the rings are attached one to another. This has been no problem. A sharp knife cuts them apart nicely.
1844418
Not sure what you would do that unless somebody try to snatch it in your presence. Usually this is use while you are momentary away just like leaving a bike. If you don't leave your bike, no point of locking it. I bought three of these and they're pretty secure. Of course with heavy duty cutter can cut anything including a chain. It makes it harder for anyone to steal the one that has a secure lock. Choose the one exactly shown in the picture but compare prices.
1587013
There is a little wrench type tool to pry it off the base. It's very easy and you can use the handle of a spoon if you lose the wrench. To put a new blade on, you just line up the locking mechanism and press it on. The tool is really not that important, but it's handy if you're into that kind of thing.
201836
Within the sleeve there is a lever that locks it into an open position...push it to the left and close the blade.
1648449
There is a lever up by the handle to lock and a release to unlock. Really handy! Much better than having to stop and manually do it.
430790
No, at first it is a little tough to do until it gets worn down, but if you turn the open blade towards yourself and look at the handle, there is a piece that is oblique in there. Push the top of that piece so it is straight up and when that piece is straight up you can close the blade. That is the locking system. Simple, but proven effective. It'll get easier and easier to close.
567175
The blade is adjustable. I think you'll be able to cut through it. In the picture that little round toggle is like a bolt holding the blade in place. You can loosen it and slide the blade up or down to your desired level and then tighten it to keep in place.
2030034
You need to pull out the part holding the blade, then twist it, and pull the blade out
1160715
Unless it is broken it should be relatively easy to close. Hold it blade away from you with the sharp edge up. Look in the handle, there should be a small metal tab in the middle of the handle that you would push over to the left to unlock the blade. This is a standard locking mechanism for many knives. Hope that helps!
973929
There is a tab inside of the body of the knife. It will be right by the end of the blade, touching the part that is still inside the handle. This is the blade lock, which is (coincidentally) locking the blade into place. You need to push it to the side to free the blade.
1688598
No. There is a small slider on the outside opposite the clip that you have to slide up to unlock the blade for closing. You can see it in the product picture.
271749
Pull it off. As you pull it, it comes to what appears to be as far as it goes, slide it a little more and it will come off. Doesn't hurt it at all. Good luck and happy cutting.
947119
Its what is called a liner lock. If you look where the blade folds in you will see a thin metal piece that locks the blade open. Push it to the side and the blade should unlock
529633
I cut mine after the third cycle I used it. after the learning curve, I didn't feel it was needed. and some of the other answers say it is not used/needed to pull it out.
1711805
There is a lever that you can flip up to change the blade. The thing is you have to make sure you flip the lever all the way up in order to take the blade out. I ran into the same problem and figured it by myself. Hope it helps.