Taking apart/putting back together - Spyderco Sage 1

[pialia]

Hiya folks,

This Spyderco is one of my few but very well used folders. It just so happens that it had a bout with a mango recently and is crying out for me to clean/lubricate it I've got the right tools and a decent CLP for the make over, but I'd like some tips from people who are used to disassembling Spydercos. Anything I should be aware of before hand? I figure it's not that complicated since it's not an auto, but I thought I'd better ask you folks first!

Thanks a bunchies,
Pia

[gooeytek]

Make sure you have good Torx drivers, and that you have a cloth over your working area so the little bits don't roll around so much.

[SOC_MRN_Leon]

I took mines apart. Nothing difficult.

[rycen]

I'd just wash it out and relube.

[mkjellgren]

Make sure you have good Torx drivers, and that you have a cloth over your working area so the little bits don't roll around so much.

This is right on. Put a towel down, you don't want to lose any screws. Other than that, there should be no surprises.

[redfeenix]

You probably already know this, but just fyi. Disassembly voids the warranty, but then again you're in Sweden

[Ken44]

I'd just wash it out and relube.

Agree. Been doing this for over 30 years with my knives, and it always does the trick.

At least try it first before you void the warranty(IMO anyway).

[pialia]

Agree. Been doing this for over 30 years with my knives, and it always does the trick.

At least try it first before you void the warranty(IMO anyway).

I would have thought it hard for the lube to get in the right places without taking it apart. I'll give it a shot, thanks!

[Jack of Spades]

Taking apart is easy (as long as you have good quality tools and pay attention to the screws) but if you dno't have to do it just wash it and lube it. The lube will find its way to the right places.

[redfeenix]

What lube do you guys use on the pivot? Is there a specific way of applying it?

[litetube]

Dupont makes a dry Teflon lube that I am trying out. so far seems ok dont know bout long term but at least it doesnt attract pocket lint and crap like reg. oil.

[Jet B]

Hot soapy water and WD-40 is what I use.

When my Caly 3 had grit in the pivot from the factory, I loosened up the pivot a bit then soaped it up, worked it open and closed under running water, then doused it in WD 40. Problem solved.

I sometimes take my knives apart too, but why bother with the hassle if it's not needed. I clean a user knife way too much to take it apart all the time.

[Orion's Belt]

I third(?) cleaning and lubing without dis-assembly. You'd be surprised how clean you can get a knife with an old tooth brush and hot, soapy water. I use a little needle tip applicator to get the lube exactly where I want it.