BM 10412 Mini Pika II, way to ease deployment?

[bobusx]

I recently purchased a Benchmade 10412 Mini Pika II, and I really like the knife except for one thing. The blade is pretty difficult to deploy, especially compared to my Griptilian or any of my Spyderco knives. I have lubricated it several times, and have spent the last few days opening and closing it constantly trying to loosen it.

This hasn't had much of an affect, and I was wondering if anyone had some tricks that might get it to loosen up, without weakening the lock, or creating issues with blade play. This annoyance is holding back what I would otherwise consider to be a perfect EDC knife for me. Thanks.

 

[Smash05]

Yes. Push up towards the pivot instead of away from the handle. I too was "spoiled" by the smoothness of both Spyderco's Japan/American offerings and the smoothness of Benchmade's Blue and Black class. I find the same issue with the Pika/Pika II and Byrd series. They are not quite as easy to open - but if you exert the force in the proper direction it is easier. Also, you can try adjusting the pivot screw.

 

[XD45]

Was thinking the same thing. Try to adjust the pivot screw in very small increments or you may get a little more blade play than you want.