Benchmade 940 lube points

What are the lube points on the benchmade 940 ? Also how can I avoide getting lint and other stuff in the pivot? Help would be much appreciated
 
What are the lube points on the 940 osborne ? Any help with that would be much appreciated. Thank you.
 
Should I put a bit of lube there ( image above )
Also when lubing the washers should I put some in either side and then do the same on the other side or will that over lube it?
 
I don’t lube my Benchmades very much, as mine tend to work best for me with broken-in phosphor bronze washers and relatively dry. Too much lube and they get get gummed up with the degrading lube and all the stuff that likes to stick to it. When I do lube them, it’s just a very very light coat of CLP on the washers, blade tang, and pivot when the knife is disassembled. I usually only drop lube into the pivot on an assembled knife if it got seriously gunked up somehow, just to achieve reasonable operation until I can disassemble and clean it up again.

If you’re not the type to take your knives apart to maintain them, a light application to both sides of the blade tang at the pivot should be all you need. Sometimes, the areas where the Axis bar slides needs some love, but due to the large openings there, I’d not get crazy dousing them, or they’re gonna quickly fill with collected crud.
 
Centermass said:
I don’t lube my Benchmades very much, as mine tend to work best for me with broken-in phosphor bronze washers and relatively dry. Too much lube and they get get gummed up with the degrading lube and all the stuff that likes to stick to it. When I do lube them, it’s just a very very light coat of CLP on the washers, blade tang, and pivot when the knife is disassembled. I usually only drop lube into the pivot on an assembled knife if it got seriously gunked up somehow, just to achieve reasonable operation until I can disassemble and clean it up again.

If you’re not the type to take your knives apart to maintain them, a light application to both sides of the blade tang at the pivot should be all you need.
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thanks for the reply when I put a drop in the sides of the blade will it go to both the washers and pivot or not ?
 
Given that you’re using an adequately thin liquid lube, not like a grease, it should spread out just fine on its own with regular operation.
 
Centermass said:
Given that you’re using an adequately thin liquid lube, not like a grease, it should spread out just fine on its own with regular operation.
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Ok so to confirm just a little drop either side of the blade to get to the washers/pivot a little bit on the blade tang ? How often should I do this ? And u don’t put any us the axis lock holes ? Thanks so much for your help your a hero
 
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How much really depends on the lube you’re using and your need/desired results. Suffice it to say, more is generally never better with wet lubes, due to the dirt they collect if applied too liberally, and their propensity to seep out under various conditions. You’ll figure out what works best for you over time. That said, you’re likely not going to completely ruin anything during your trial and error. There’s really no one answer, and a million opinions. Everybody likes what they like. I use CLP because I always have it on hand for my guns, and don’t believe in “magic” expensive lubes that somehow only work for folding knives. Needle applicators are definitely nice, though, to better control what you’re putting on to where, and to keep from getting crazy.
 
There is no image above. However, yes lube it. only with a full synthetic Firearms lube. Preferably a dry film lube. This stuff is very expensive. .15 ounce is about $40.00 Otherwise No, do not lube it. Leave it alone. Just regular petroleum lube will do more harm than good to the 940. Or any nice knife for that matter. If others feel differently I am sure they will speak up. I am speaking of my own knives.
 
Each to his own. But once every 5 years I would put one drop of a light lube, CLP, Ballistol, whatever on the pivot just for giggles. But honestly, don't get to hung up on it. Its fine not to lube, and its fine to occasionally (rarely) just put a drop down there on the pivot area. It will migrate where it wants to go.
 
If you're asking if you should, I take it you don't have a reason?
If there is a reason, what is it?
 
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Centermass said:
How much really depends on the lube you’re using and your need/desired results. Suffice it to say, more is generally never better with wet lubes, due to the dirt they collect if applied too liberally, and their propensity to seep out under various conditions. You’ll figure out what works best for you over time. That said, you’re likely not going to completely ruin anything during your trial and error. There’s really no one answer, and a million opinions. Everybody likes what they like. I use CLP because I always have it on hand for my guns, and don’t believe in “magic” expensive lubes that somehow only work for folding knives. Needle applicators are definitely nice, though, to better control what you’re putting on to where, and to keep from getting crazy.
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but the locations of were I put the lube is correct ?
 
Sorry the image isn’t working but it’s the bit of the blade that slides near the axis bar I mean


So what I would like to know is that when lubing this knife should i put a bit on the blade bit in the image and do I put a drop on both washers ? Would u recommend putting a bit on the actual axis lock aswell ?
 
Benchmade said:
I don't see an image.
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Sorry the image isn’t working but it’s the bit of the blade that slides near the axis bar I mean


So what I would like to know is that when lubing this knife should i put a bit on the blade bit in the image and do I put a drop on both washers ? Would u recommend putting a bit on the actual axis lock aswell ?
 
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