like the product but keeps sticking when opened all the way and i need to get near the blade to get it to close???
1614814
I don't have that problem at all. I would say you have a faulty product and should return it for replacement. I've had no problems with the cutter at all.
1614815
I have the same issue - those little plastic bars on the sides have to be manipulated so you can close and cut. I could not find a way around it and do not use it anymore.
1614816
weird design ....works well cuts better then most dead center but tedious to use...good luck
1040902
Underneath the blade, where the blade closes into, there should be a locking pin. Pull the locking pin to the side and the knife will close.
2211613
On the underneath of the knife, there is a serrated piece of metal. Push that to the side and it will close.
938246
The blade will stay open until you close it, it is spring assisted, I hope this answers your question!!
1635722
It only sticks to the parts that remain after cutting. I thought the same thing and watched a few youtube videos before buying to understand better. Try looking it up on youtube.
94894
If you hold the blade upside down and release the lock the blade will fall open. That's how mine came right out of the box. Not sure about loosening or tightening the screws and what affect that will have though as I've never tried. In my opinion this knife is great and worth the try, as you can always return it.
272614
Push the little switch on the side down near the bottom of the blade and then close it..
396529
keep pushing the razor blade back, it will have a few clicks more even after it is already inside. once it has stopped moving it will release the knife blade. the razor blade also has to be completely closed to open and close the knife blade
233592
You may want to check out YouTube for use demo. I received mine moments ago and they seem OK. It is important to not just pull up on area furthest from blade but also pivot the forward section on blade end downward, much as when turning a car key off or cranking the handle of a traditional kitchen opener . Don't just use finger tips but hold firmly between length of thumb and index finger. The idea is to evenly distribute the force thereby preventing holding at can grip slot.
947117
There is piece of metal that snaps into place when the knife is opened. It is serrated near the end where it holds the blade. Depress this and the blade will close after pressing it towards the handle. Be careful!
2170372
Alas, I am not Mr. Grimm nor am I in his employment. I am just a user of this product like you. My copy of this pruner opens with a 'snick' when I slide the lock. Just now I took a close look at the mechanism: there is a sort of 'hook' that the slider engages to hold the shears closed. I lubricate this area and the hinge for the jaws once in a while and that is one way to help. Another way is to apply a bit of gentle downward pressure on the upper handle (squeeze the handles gently) while sliding the lock bar back. That also is safe and effective for releasing the ratchet.
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.
1082630
Very carefully, really when you push the locking mechanism to the side I just close the blade slightly to keep the lock out of the way then with other hand close the blade. I'm sure you are doing the same. They should have a design with a button on the outside.
1148411
Push the orange button toward the blades to open. This is a problem with these and I have to do this a little too often. I have been thinking that maybe some spray lubricant might help. They tend to tighten up.
701585
Hi! Yes I found that out too when I got it!! Just pull one of the blades out toward u like the round end of the blade. Do it slowly.
1370113
inside the knife, near where the blade enters the handle of the knife, when the knife is open, there is a rigged part that is in-line to the blade... you push that to one side and the blade will close...
774643
There's a white plastic thing right below the blade. it's to cover the sharp blade when not in use. Just push it out. :)