Axis locks suck (to disassemble)!

[FortyTwoBlades]

When putting the pivot pin back in just use a paper clip and a "stirring" action inside the hole to center the washers. Easy-peasy.

 

[choombak]

When putting the pivot pin back in just use a paper clip and a "stirring" action inside the hole to center the washers. Easy-peasy.

Second that. It's just a matter of practice, and you'll do an axis in 5 to 10 mins. Another important thing to remember - the knife goes back exactly in a reverse way of disassembly, so it helps to write down the order.

 

[JNewell]

I've found that using a q-tip stem to hold the Axis lock bar back makes it much easier get everything put back together. Some people use a toothpick, which also works. I prefer the q-tip because it's a bit thicker and gets the Axis lock further out of the way.

I've done the same with a spare screwdriver or torx bit.

 

[dkb45]

I've done the same with a spare screwdriver or torx bit.

I tried that with a torx driver I have, and it didn't really help at all. I must have done it wring, because all it did was act like a small pivot bolt. Didn't seem to serve any purpose.

 

[alucard0822]

I clamp a pin punch in a vise(or just hold it if away from the bench), put the liners/axis/omega springs in place, put the washers on either side of the blade, slip it onto the punch to hold it, get the rest of the handle screwed together, then hold the grip and axis back with my right handto take tension off the blade. I hold the pivot pin on top of the punch with my left hand, pull the knife up wiggling it to slide off the punch and onto the pin, put the screw in and adjust it on the other side, and done. About 2 minutes to reassemble, works with most any knife, axis lock or other. It's a slave pin technique, pretty much the only way you can line up a lot of gun parts, as taught by Hogwarts gunsmith school.

 

[Professor]

I use a bamboo cooking skewer to realign washers, blade pivot hole, etc. Something malleable/non-marring like wood or plastic is best.

 

[JNewell]

I tried that with a torx driver I have, and it didn't really help at all. I must have done it wring, because all it did was act like a small pivot bolt. Didn't seem to serve any purpose.

I've just used them to keep the blade from falling out. I still have to jiggle/wiggle the blade and washers into alignment, but you can often get the alignment perfect by pushing to one side then the other. :thumbup:

 

[WCEDC]

Which knife is in question.

LoL. That sucks . It usually takes me about 5 minutes to do a Griptilian if I dont look at what I am doing.
Practice makes perfect. Next time you will be a pro.

Any chance in doing a video or step by step guide or photos or anything? If you're on Instagram, we can contact each other that way... @wcedc

 

[Cypress]

There is a photo walkthrough of a 730 Ares in this thread. It's roughly the same once the scales are off.

Needless to say, see screw, remove screw.

 

[choombak]

Here is something that I had forgot: The only way to easily slide the pivot pin through the assembled knife is to pull back the AXIS lock with one hand, rotate the Q-tip to align the holes, and push in the pivot pin. Unless the AXIS lock is pulled back the components do not properly align, blocking the easy movement of the pivot pin.

 

[Keyman]

I put the pivot pin in partially.
Just enough so you can see it is sticking out between the liners. (about a 1/16")
Then hold the knife and the axis lock back with my left hand.
Then I begin the stacking.

Looking straight down into the pivot hole.
I put the first washer on.
Being careful to line up the washers hole with the pivot post and using my torx driver to help me line it up.
Then I slide in the blade.
When the blade's hole lined up with the pivot post, I push the pivot post in a little further so it enters the blade hole.
Not too far, you dont want the post all the way through the blade yet.
Once you've gotten this far, you can let go of the axis lock.
The blade will hold the lock back while you continue to stack the last washer.
Get the last washer lined up and then push the pivot post all the way through.
Put the screw in and adjust.