Brothervader
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I recently purchased a graflex hilt. I believe it is from TGS. The pins are sticking out too far. Is there a solution to this?
Graflex pin problem
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Brothervader
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Is that the black cylinder that the pins attached to? On my Parks blade, it is recessed further down then my other hilt.
Yes you are correct, that is the blade holder
The blade holder sockets are much shallower in the pockets then a real graflex
I believe it’s because of the hole for the actual blade to slide in, not enough room to have the blade and the deep sockets
Brothervader
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Thanks! What are your suggestions for finding an accurate blade holder?
Soloshold
Brothervader
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You're the man! Thanks for the quick response.
Brothervader
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One last question. I mostly just looking for opinions. Romans props has a graflex blade holder. Do you guys think that would be compatible with a hilt from the graflex shop?
Joek3rr
Master Member
If I recall his are for his Gen 1 graflex. So no.
Brothervader
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Actually, I may have the Gen 1 graflex. Is there any way I can know which version I have for sure?
Drew Baker
Sr Member
Roman's Gen1 is different than any other maker's Gen1 -- the sync pin holes are closer to the front than is typical. There are other tells as well, and owning a couple of his I can tell the replica in your photos isn't from Roman.
Brothervader
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I contacted TGS and they said it is one of there gen 1 hilts. They are also releasing a new blade holder at the end of April. Thanks for all your help!
I recommend the Solo's Hold 7/8" bladeholder.
cant agree more...
Brothervader
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My only hesitation is that I was able to buy the hilt for 120. I'm having a hard time wanting to spend 80 on just the blade holder. I know, I know, you get what you pay for, and quality don't come cheap!
Re-sell the current blade holder and pins and you can count that money toward the new blade holder.
Brothervader
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Why didn't I think of that? The problem is, the pins aren't recessed down as far as they should be. That's why I'm looking for a new one. They stick out too far. Is it still sellable?
Brothervader
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This is the problem I'm trying to solve. The ends of the pins aren't flush with the outside of the hilt.
Someone else may want to purchase the shorter pins if they buy your blade holder from you. The shorter plug holes and shorter pins aren't accurate, but if you re-sell your current blade holder as a discount and maybe also provide a link with your sale to where the buyer can get shorter pins you might find a buyer to recoup a little money to go toward the new blade holder.
