Call Kershaw at 503-682-1966. They will want the model number of your Scallion (1620). They will mail you a new torsion bar for assisted opening at no charge...not even shipping. If you have a small star drive you can install it easily. I believe that the Scallion screws use a number 5 small star drive.
I've been meaning to return it for some time now. Still have the original packaging and stuff, just too lazy sometimes. It opens fine but your right, like my Swiss Army, it's guarenteed for life. My Swiss has been back to the factory two or three times. They always fix it and send it back with a thank you note.
Daily carry is usually a Kershaw Shallot assisted opener with a 3 & 1/2" blade.Also carry the original all American made Spyderench with a plain non-serrated blade, when I need a multi-tool. Spyderench comes apart to use the wrench, or to use the knife as a stand alone lock blade. Pliers are slip-joint.I use a tungsten rod attached to some antler for a sharpener. I found this at a gun show and now have 3 of them. A little old guy that makes custom knives makes these also. He gets the tungsten filiment rods from streetlamps. They are so good that I've had to buy them for all of my friends and for every guy in my family. Every knife in my house shaves (including all of my wife's kitchen knives).I used to sharpen with Arkansas whet stones with a little oil. Gotta have something that keeps 'em shavin' but doesn't eat up the steel. That's what I love about the tungsten rods. 4 or 5 licks per side and you've got a shaver. If you guys have read my other posts you know I'm a knife nut. My collection is close to 100 knives (Kershaw, Boker, Benchmade, Spyderco, SOG, Cold Steel, Weidmansheil, a few customs and other brands). This is the best sharpener I have ever used. It's awesome.
How much?
20 bucks Haz. There is a gun show coming the weekend of the 27th and 28th. If the guy's there I'll pick one up for you. It's on me. If you like it, just post it and I'll post the guys address for everyone. I'll PM you for your address.