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I have a 5000SBK that will no longer open automatically when I pull the AXIS lock bar back, like it should. I made sure nothing was impeding it, and it still has some spring tension once I manually begin opening it, but it won't open from a fully closed position.
I took it apart to clean it and make sure there was no old oil or pocket lint or dirt or anything gunking up the works (it was pretty dirty). It's super clean now and I can't seem to get it back together without the spring popping lose from the hole in the blade. I have no problems working on any of my other Benchmade AXIS folders, assisted or manual. I did notice when I first took the spring out, the most outside wrap had a bend in it. I am wondering now if this is why it won't open and why it keeps popping loose when I try to re-assemble the knife.
Any thoughts?
I took it apart to clean it and make sure there was no old oil or pocket lint or dirt or anything gunking up the works (it was pretty dirty). It's super clean now and I can't seem to get it back together without the spring popping lose from the hole in the blade. I have no problems working on any of my other Benchmade AXIS folders, assisted or manual. I did notice when I first took the spring out, the most outside wrap had a bend in it. I am wondering now if this is why it won't open and why it keeps popping loose when I try to re-assemble the knife.
Any thoughts?