525 arrived today, something odd about the pocket clip screws.

[Redmasta]

The 525 Mini Presidio I ordered arrived today. Awesome little knife, quality and construction is impressive, should make a good replacement to my mini grip as my main edc.

While inspecting the axis lock mechanism, blade centering etc...everything was spot on, then I noticed the pocket grip screws protruding quite a bit into the blade channel. Its almost as if the screws they used are too long, can this be right? Can anyone else with a 525 check and see if theirs is the same?

I took some pictures, if you push the blade to the left the blade actually touches the screws. I don't keep the pivot screw super tight as I like to be able to open and close the knife quicky so I'm worried as there is some play the blade may hit the screws and damage with use. This is not an issue with my mini grip...

Protruding pocket clip screws

Pressing blade to side

Mini Presidio with the mini grip..its otherwise a good looking knife

With my 42 for good measure, had it 12 years still my favorite knife

 

[jkarp_53]

I've seen this on a number of models. As long as the blade is centered (so no contact) the extra length of the screws is not a problem. If it is a concern call them at 800-800-7427 and ask for advice. Maybe they have shorter screws, (and do send them out - why not ask for an extra clip?) but again I have a few like this and there's never been a problem with scratches from being that near.

Afterthought: I WOULD say the screws are close. The problem is the angle of the scale mounting where the screws attach to the liner...do you see what I mean? No other model requires the clips to be adjusted to deal with that problem - and bending the clip is a pain in the...!

Joe

 

[RevDevil]

Pocket clip bro, that is a pocket clip. I saw a guy at work last week walking with a folder clipped to his belt, 2 hours later I ran into him again while he was looking for his lost folder. Just sayin'

 

[Redmasta]

Thanks for the reply. Yeah the clip is mounted on a slight angle as the scales get thinner towards the rear and the top screw protrudes slightly further than the other two, but the tip of the blade gets thinner as well so it sort of equals out.

Blade is centered nicely and doesnt touch opening and closing slowly. Im more worried if im flicking it open and closed if the momentum would be enough to shift the blade and contact the screws.

Seems like it could definitely use some shorter screws, Ill try and contact Benchmade, hopefully they have some. Other option would be to grind them down so they are shorter if thats even possible?

 

[jkarp_53]

I wouldn't mess with taking material off. There's a reason they ask what the model is when ordering replacement screws and clips. I have seen damage from screws being too long. And there are an awful lot of models to consider. Mistakes do happen as well, maybe they goofed on your knife.

 

[Redmasta]

Pocket clip bro, that is a pocket clip. I saw a guy at work last week walking with a folder clipped to his belt, 2 hours later I ran into him again while he was looking for his lost folder. Just sayin'

Sorry! I meant pocket clip, I've never carried my knives on my belt.

PS: I fixed my post to say pocket clip instead of belt clip.

 

[Redmasta]

I wouldn't mess with taking material off. There's a reason they ask what the model is when ordering replacement screws and clips. I have seen damage from screws being too long. And there are an awful lot of models to consider. Mistakes do happen as well, maybe they goofed on your knife.

Ok that makes me feel better ill call them tomorrow, you would think theyd have shorter screws. I want to start flicking this thing but will have to wait don't want to damage the blade.

Thanks

 

[Pete3]

hey, why dont you just take the screws out and spend 10 mins sanding them down? I would maybe do that rather than wait for for screws, or order the screws so you have extras and do it anyways.

 

[dalefuller]

hey, why dont you just take the screws out and spend 10 mins sanding them down? I would maybe do that rather than wait for for screws, or order the screws so you have extras and do it anyways.

This is what I did. I have 3 525s and the clip screws were a bit long on all of them. Only the top two matter since the last one goes into the backspacer and is fully enclosed. I just filed 'em down a bit to increase the clearance. But, I also keep my pivots tight enough so that the blade isn't going to move anywhere without "significant human intervention".

 

[Omega Leather Works]

I'd file/sandpaper them too. This happens sometimes on small Sebenzas, although the Sebbie blade is less prone to play than most knives. In any case, yeah, I'd just shorten them myself.

 

[Redmasta]

Talked to Benchmade today, they are sending some new screws incase the wrong ones were installed and a black oxide clip as well. Ill wait and see if that fixes the issue, if not i'll just carefully grind down the screws with a dremel and some sandpaper.

I also mentioned to them the uneven bevel and angle thats on the blade (which unfortunately seems like a common thing from Benchmade). The bevel is much smaller and the angle more obtuse the back half of the blade closer to the handle. They said I could send it in and theyd even it out but Im worried itll just come back the same or make it worse.

I only know how to maintain and sharpen an edge with my sharpmaker not fix an uneven bevel so not sure what i should do. I read a lot of good reviews about richard j on this forum so I may just send it to him and have it corrected and I can maintain it from then on.

 

[N8N]

If you have a tap and die set I believe the screws are 2-56 - at least they are on a Griptilian (I just checked them for another thread the other day.) We were discussing shortening screws in that thread, an easy way to do it and have them look right is to tap a hole in a piece of mild steel, insert the screws to the desired length, and file off the end like that. That will make a nice square end that won't make it tricky to get them threaded back into their holes. A little chamfer after you're done makes it even better.

 

[cchu518]

I have a 527 and nothing sticks out at all.