Axis Lock Diassembly Instructions

[T. Erdelyi]

This procedure is for entertainment, and informational purposes only. I in no way advocate the disassembly of any Benchmade product, disassembly of any Benchmade product may void your warranty and you do so at your own risk. That being said let’s get on with it

Before beginning this procedure prepare a clear work area and set out a white sheet to work on, and make notes as to the location of the various parts you remove.

Tools needed: #6 & #8 Torx Screwdrivers, Tweezers, two pairs of Needle Nose Pliers, and cleaning supplies.

Disassembly Directions
Use removable thread lock on all removable screws.


1. Use a # 6 Torx screwdriver, (available at Sears) to remove the pocket clip.

2. Use the same driver to remove the two screws at the rear of the handle, this secures the plastic spacer between the liners, (be careful the spacer has two little nibs that float in a set of slots in the liners)

3. Next use a #8 Torx screwdriver remove the pivot pin screw, and than use the screwdriver to push the pin out of the scales, and liners, (if you have a problem pushing the pivot pin out, pull back on the Axis lock while pushing the pin out). There are two nylon washers on either side of the blade, be careful not to lose them.

4. Remove the G-10 scales they will lift right off easily.

5. Underneath you’ll see the Omega springs that keep the Axis lock in position, gently pull the springs from the liners. Next slide the spring off of the Axis lock bar. Repeat this on the opposite side, once again being careful not to lose the small parts.

6. Now using two pair of needle nose pliers grab the Axis lock thumb studs and loosen in a counterclockwise direction. Remove the Axis lock from the Opposite side. (When you do this the liners may come apart in your hands, be careful not to lose the stop pin located between the liners)

Assembly Directions

7. Sandwich the stop pin between the left & right hand liners, pinch the scales together and insert the Axis lock with the shaft thru the corresponding slot.

8. Screw the tapped side of the axis lock onto the threaded stud.

9. Attach the Omega springs to the Axis lock bar, and then tighten the thumb studs.

10. Insert the spacer between the liners, remembering to position the nibs on the spacer with the slots at the rear of the scale.

11. Install the two scales and secure with the two Torx screws.

Now you’re ready for the pivot pin, nylon washers and blade

12. Insert the pivot pin partway thru the right scale, (making sure the flat side of the pivot pin lines up with the flat in the scale), and liner. Leave enough of the pivot pin showing in the center to put the nylon washer on with a pair of tweezers, (if you have a hard time lining up the nylon washer with the pivot pin, use the Torx screwdriver to help align the washer).

13. Next pull back on the Axis lock and insert the blade, while at the same time pushing the pivot pin further into the blade pivot hole, (you may have to wiggle the blade some to get the pivot pin in the rest of the way), Leave enough room to insert the last nylon washer. If you have a hard time aligning the last washer see step 12.

Adjust the tension on the pivot pin, and your done.

This procedure is written by The Mad Hungarian and is Copy Righted, and not to be reprinted or used outside of the context of BladeForums.com

 

[biogon]

Sweet!

Thanks for the detailed instructions.

This looks pretty easy -- the first time I took down a linerlock (Emerson, my first -- everyone say "Awwwww" now) I was pretty scared, but it was a breeze!

This one looks fun too.

Thank you for your help.

-Jon

 

[prn]

Thanks from me, too.

I'm another one who has been toying with the idea of replacing the handle scales of my 705. How deep is the recess in the inside of the scale? Is that for the omega spring? How much thickness is left in that part of the scale? I'm thinking of using either Desert Ironwood or cocobolo for scales and I know that the wood will not be comparable in strength to the G10, but if it's not too thin, it shouldn't be too bad.

Thanks again for the pix and instructions. It doesn't look nearly as bad as BM makes you fear.

Paul

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Originally posted by prn
Thanks from me, too.

...replacing the handle scales of my 705. How deep is the recess in the inside of the scale? Is that for the omega spring? How much thickness is left in that part of the scale?
...It doesn't look nearly as bad as BM makes you fear.
Paul

Paul as soon as I get a chance I'll mic. the the scales and post the dimensions.

 

[vesik]

Great instructions T. Erdelyi! Were they any pics to accompany the text?

 

[Blop]

A few days ago i disassampled my 806. The omega springs are tighten at the lock bar AND the stop pin. How did you remove the spring completely?

I just let it, the liners together. So i stoped at 4.

Are your springs fixed like at the catalog pictures?

The springs of the 806 are fairly large and the are pulled not pushed for action.

Next: The bar should fit through the large hole under the moving slot. So do you really have to flick away he head, like 5.?

 

[T. Erdelyi]

I haven't seen this thread in a while, I'll take new pics and post them for y'all.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Took some quick pics hope this helps everyone.

BTW I in no way condoe or suggest that you take apart any Benchmade Product as this will specifically void your warranty, these photos are for informational purposes only, and this knife was taken apart by a professional on a closed test track.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Remove the pocket clip first.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Remove the pivot pin and carefully remove the blade and washers.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Remove the screws for the scales, and remove the scale exposing the OMEGA springs and the Axis Lock mechanism.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

With the scales removed and the blade off you are now ready to disassemble the Axis Lock

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Using a small pair of needlenose pliers or hemostats remove the Omega Spring from the hole in the frame,(be careful not to pull too much and bend the spring)

 

[T. Erdelyi]

After you remove the spring from the frame slide the other end off the Axis Lock, then grab two pair of needlenose pliers and and take the Axis bolt apart by twisting in a counter clockwise rotation.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

When you have a pile of parts that looks like this your ready to clean your BM.

 

[Nosmo]

Great post.
I would just like to add that the 77* series of Axis locks are slightly different.
The Omega springs have hooks on both ends and are smaller.The extra hook goes in a well defined groove in a liner spacer.
And the Axis lock bar does not unscrew. It is pinned to be one piece
and is removed by lowering in the liners.
Otherwise everything is the same yet scaled down.

 

[Drew66]

I recently dissassembled by 806D2 to perform some mods to it and clean it. One difference I note is that the omega spring is captured on both ends. In other words, one end is wrapped around the axis lock and the other end around a staked pin on each liner. The scales have no impact on the omega spring and have a generous clearance to them.

Note, I didn't bother dissassembly of the axis lock as I saw no benefit. You can still get the blade out and perform all the necessary cleaning.

 

[RobbW]

Thanks for the instructions! They and the pics were fantastic and I appreciate knowing more fully how my 940 operates.

 

[Blop]

Originally posted by Drew66
I recently dissassembled by 806D2 to perform some mods to it and clean it. One difference I note is that the omega spring is captured on both ends. In other words, one end is wrapped around the axis lock and the other end around a staked pin on each liner. The scales have no impact on the omega spring and have a generous clearance to them.

Note, I didn't bother dissassembly of the axis lock as I saw no benefit. You can still get the blade out and perform all the necessary cleaning.

That´s what i´ve said above. Notice: The springs are larger and thicker!

Today i removed one scale from the 520 to look how the springs are fixed. It is the same way as on the 73x model shown in the pictures. he springs are fine.

Another difference: The pivot screw has no bottom. It goes through, so you have to look for an other way to get the pin out of the scales.

 

[vesik]

Thanks for the awesome pics T. Erdelyi. Now my 710HS is squeaky clean!