Benchmade Mini Pika Questions

[MphsTiger1981]

(First a disclaimer: I am not a knife guy. Since I was a kid, I have always carried a pocket knife, but my knowledge of the knife world as it stands today, is very limited.)

I bought a Benchmade Mini Pika a few years ago. Then suddenly, the handle where the screws that attach the pocket clip became stripped out, making it impossible to attach the pocket clip. I tried blue loctite but to no avail. I ended up sending it back and Benchmade replaced it with a new knife under warranty. Now, the same thing happened to the replacement knife.

I guess I'm wondering if Benchmade will replace the replacement knife, or if it's worth the hassle of shipping it back to them. I like the convenience of having the knife clipped to my pocket, and not having to fish around all the other stuff in my pocket to bring it out when I need it.

I've also looked at a couple of knives to just replace it, namely the Sypderco's Tenacious and Delica Wave. So, whatever I end up using will be primarily a knife to open packages, letters, some cutting for cooking, but might also be used as a self defense knife if push came to shove.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

[East_TN_Patriot]

I'd contact them about it. Whatever it would cost to ship back for repair or replacement would be cheaper than buying a new Spyderco. You could also tell them that this is the second time and they may send you a different model of comparable value. That's what I would do if I liked the knife otherwise.

Also, is it the screws that are stripped or is it the holes? If it's the screws, you can likely order new ones for next to nothing and then loctite those in place. If it's the holes, I don't think there would be anything to prevent that other than Benchmade using stronger material for the handles to keep the screws from stripping the threads.

[MphsTiger1981]

I'd contact them about it. Whatever it would cost to ship back for repair or replacement would be cheaper than buying a new Spyderco. You could also tell them that this is the second time and they may send you a different model of comparable value. That's what I would do if I liked the knife otherwise.

Also, is it the screws that are stripped or is it the holes? If it's the screws, you can likely order new ones for next to nothing and then loctite those in place. If it's the holes, I don't think there would be anything to prevent that other than Benchmade using stronger material for the handles to keep the screws from stripping the threads.

Thanks. I'm pretty certain the holes that are stripped. I carried it tip up and had to keep trying to tighten the screws, eventually the threads wouldn't hold, and the clip fell completely off. I then moved the screws and clip to the opposite end of the knife and it worked fine. Carried it tip down for a few months with no problems and then the same thing began to happen until the screws no longer tighten whatsoever. I've only owned one Benchmade, but I've heard and read good things about their products. This one is also hard to open using the thumb assist.

[TnShooter83]

I'd contact them.

I have a Mini Pika-II and so far I've had no trouble.

But to be honest I only carried it last fall.

I once owned another Benchmade not sure what model.

The clip was very loose on it.

I called them and they sent me another one, no questions.