Knives larger than 1/4 in
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Welcome to the Wicked Edge Forum NewGen3P Owner. I have experienced situations when my jaws are sometimes very tight too. I have found that sometimes, not always, I can rotate the lever counter clockwise, usually so the lever arm is in a vertical position, (this lever position may depend on how the handle is orientated on the squared shaft, because it can be removed and shifted 1/4 turns and repositioned as needed for different clamping situations). I position the lever so the cam is all the way down, as low as it goes, (if I rotate the lever, just a little more to counter-clockwise or back to clock-wise, the cams starts to move up again). With the cam all-the-way-down, I can squeeze together both of the long legs of the vice jaws simultaneously spreading the jaws sometimes just a little farther apart to gain a little more gap space needed.
Marc
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Thx MarcH! I can picture exactly what you’re talking about and if I rotated the lever a 1/4 turn for just that knife I think it will work. Sure would be nice to see that knife with a polished edge. 😉
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You could try something like the attached. I use it for flexible knives but I’m sure it can open more than 1/4″. You probably would want to do a slight bend on the top long edge of both sides to maximize sufficient clamping surface area. It cost me $8.99
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There is no question the gen 3 is a nice holder. Personally I prefer the original vise design. It clamps well and will hold anything!
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Here’s a link to a thread you may find useful.
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