Benchmade Griptilian- rough opening/closing

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I am the proud owner of a new Benchmade Griptilian (Pardue Tanto), which I like very, very much:D . When opening and closing the blade, I find a place where it seems a bit "gritty" or maybe just tight; is this something that will loosen up/smooth out with use? Should I use some oil on the pivot pin?

Thanks!
 
Old Geezer said:
I am the proud owner of a new Benchmade Griptilian (Pardue Tanto), which I like very, very much:D . When opening and closing the blade, I find a place where it seems a bit "gritty" or maybe just tight; is this something that will loosen up/smooth out with use? Should I use some oil on the pivot pin?

Thanks!
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I would try some oil on it, loosen up the pin, drop some oil in there and work it in.
 
try using a air compressor set at about 100psi followed by a stiff gun or tooth brush this tends to work very well on my axis benchmades, if there is something in it or you can try loosening up the blade pivot screw, remeber a little adjustment goes along way.
 
You're probably just feeling the maximum resistance of the omega springs at that point.
 
Remove the pivot, blade, & washers. Clean with hot water and dish soap. Let dry fully. Lubricate with a light-weight oil like Militech or CLP. Reassemble, tighten pivot to taste.

For turning the pivot screw, you'll need a Torx 10. Pull back the axis bar with one hand, hold the spine with another (blade open), and unscrew the pivot with a third.

Reassembly is a bit fiddly. The pivot pin barrel has a flat side that mates with a flat spot on the hole in the liner. I find it's easiest to insert the pivot barrel a little ways, put on one washer, more barrel, blade, more barrel, final washer, then insert the screw and tighten. It helps to have something pointy like a toothpick to align the washers. Sometimes the best access is through the hole in the other liner.
 
If there is something that really makes you think there's some grit in there, it could be some shavings from manufacture. It's probably not common, but certainly possible. Anyway, I would use "Break Free" or a similar product found in gun shops for cleaning weapons. This stuff is in an aerosol can under pressure and it's viscous (is that the right word?) meaning it's runny and can get into tight spots and help wash it out.

Try that before oil, which will tend to "carry" the grit with it. Then, after the
Break Free" or similar, use compressed air like someone else said. After you think you've gotten as much out as possible, try oil.

Good luck

EDIT: After I posted I read DocWorkingDay's post. Better to follow his advice if you feel comfortable taking the knife apart. Forewarning: BM claims to be picky about customers disassembling a knife if they can;t get it back together....so be sure you're up to the task.
 
how about you go play somewhere else besides peoples questions about benchmade knifes!
for you my friend---( even a Fool is a wise man if he says nothing!)
 
If this problem has been there since you got the knife, get in touch with Benchmade. I've heard they are very good with their customer service.

Be sure to call them before you disassemble the knife yourself (unless you're used to doing things like that), as it will probably void any warrantee. (I don't know that for sure, it's just pretty common).
 
Cleve Loga said:
Why do people keep buying these expensive pieces of junk.
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This is the second time I've seen you thread crap now. Go play with some tiddly winks or something you child. You obviously have way too much time on your hands.
 
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