Axis lock thumb studs too sharp - how to modify

[AlonzoMosely]

I just picked up a NIB Benchmade 730. Love this knife and thrilled I was able to find one as they've been discontinued for a while. Only thing is (and this is my 6th BM axis lock) the studs on the lock on this knife have very sharp edges. I'd love to file them down a bit to break the edge, but given the step-like design and that they are recessed a bit into the handle, I don't know how to do it without risking damage to the G10 handles. Would appreciate any suggestions.

 

[cutter17]

You about have to disassemble the knife to do so. I took my 610 Rukus apart and removed the axis lock bar, used a dremel, and cut my studs down flush with the G-10 so that they would not hang up on anything. Worked great. You will lose the warranty though.

 

[Rich357]

What about asking Benchmade's Customer Service if they would be willing th break the edges on the studs a bit for you if you sent the knife back to them?

 

[yoda4561]

I suggest a dremel tool and a felt wheel loaded with polishing compound. It won't remove much material but should smooth the sharp edges off. Alternatively you can just very carefully use some fine sandpaper or a medium grit scotchbrite pad.

 

[Cougar Allen]

Let’s see if we can find the right forum …

 

[krazichinaman]

I suggest a dremel tool and a felt wheel loaded with polishing compound. It won't remove much material but should smooth the sharp edges off. Alternatively you can just very carefully use some fine sandpaper or a medium grit scotchbrite pad.

This will work great. I have used the dremel method to smooth out my spyderhole on my D4W. I have also used scotchbrite to "tone down" aggresive jimping.

 

[AlonzoMosely]

Thanks for all the suggestions and apologies for posting in the wrong forum (there are so many, I can never figure out which is the right one ...)