BM42 questions

e_utopia

e_utopia

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Just got my first bali, a BM42. I can't even believe how much fun this is. Anyway, since I can't leave well enough alone, I want to try some modifications, so I need to verify some things and ask some questions:

1. The handles and latch are all 6Al4V titanium, right?

2. What is the Rc of the blade?

3. How do I completely dis-asseble the knife (I think this may have been covered, so links to previosu threads are fine by me)?

4. Why are so many people afraid of balisongs? (that's a rhetorical question, don't bother posting answers here)

--thanks in advance,
JB

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Yes and I quote the 2000 Benchmade Catalog:

"Handle: Skeletonized 6AL-4V Titanium; Lock Mechanism: Integrated Titanium latch"

#2. I believe the blade is about 57 Rc. I have heard 55-57Rc. and just 57Rc.

#3. It depends on what you are disassembling it for. Benchmade has Pocket-torx tool kit that can be used to loosen the torx head screw pivot points. I believe that you can take the torx screws out but then the other part of the screw is pressure fit and you need special tools.

Check here http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum47/HTML/000506.html

For more info. Also on Gollnick's web page under BM42 there is A LOT of info that is extremely helpful.

PS Disassembling it (BM42) will void your warranty. I believe that Benchmade will be/is offering a disassembling service that will not void your warranty.


[This message has been edited by mmtmatrix (edited 08-10-2000).]
 
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