Bugout blade opening/closing

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Kostik

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Hey folks. Just got a new Bugout. Incredibly light, well made, super blade. This is going to be a great EDC.

Here's the question. I handled a 940 Osborne before getting the Bugout, and I noticed that if I drew the axis lock back a little bit, I could easily flip the blade open with a snap of the wrist. Likewise, with the blade locked open, if I drew the axis lock back a little bit I could close the blade with a shake of the wrist. Never really needed to touch the thumb stud at all.

Not so with the Bugout. Pulling the axis lock back, I can't flip the blade open or closed. Maybe the blade is lighter than the 940's blade. Or maybe it needs a drop of oil?

What's the action like on yours?

Thanks in advance.
 
Let it break in for a week or so before you adjust it or lube it. I'm willing to bet that 940 was well broken in by the owner, or just by the nature of being a display model. Yours will smooth out as you use it, and as all the surfaces smooth out after rubbing against each other for a little bit.
 
Kostik said:
Pulling the axis lock back, I can't flip the blade open or closed. Maybe the blade is lighter than the 940's blade. Or maybe it needs a drop of oil?

What's the action like on yours?
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Your pivot screw is likely too tight. Loosen it just a touch. I've literally never had an issue other than when my pivot screw is too tight. Opens and closes with only the axis lock.
 
Silent H said:
Let it break in for a week or so before you adjust it or lube it. I'm willing to bet that 940 was well broken in by the owner, or just by the nature of being a display model. Yours will smooth out as you use it, and as all the surfaces smooth out after rubbing against each other for a little bit.
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Actually that one was also brand new, right out of the box. The blade moved very freely with the axis lock pulled back, but it's a very different blade. Anyway, I will try breaking this one in for a while.
 
I agree with the advice concerning break in, but I have a 940 and a Bugout and the 940 definitely has the better action. I find that I have the Bugout in my pocket more often though due to it's light weight and compact design.
 
Break in period is definitely necessary, but a drop or two of KPL or Benchmade Blue Lube will loosen it up no time.
 
Nessmuk901 said:
Break in period is definitely necessary, but a drop or two of KPL or Benchmade Blue Lube will loosen it up no time.
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I use Break-Free on guns. I've never found anything better. I assume this will also be good on folders?
 
If you are trying to break it in, I would suggest not using any lube. You want wear to occur. Maybe a little after break in if you think you need it.
 
Kostik said:
Hey folks. Just got a new Bugout. Incredibly light, well made, super blade. This is going to be a great EDC.

Here's the question. I handled a 940 Osborne before getting the Bugout, and I noticed that if I drew the axis lock back a little bit, I could easily flip the blade open with a snap of the wrist. Likewise, with the blade locked open, if I drew the axis lock back a little bit I could close the blade with a shake of the wrist. Never really needed to touch the thumb stud at all.

Not so with the Bugout. Pulling the axis lock back, I can't flip the blade open or closed. Maybe the blade is lighter than the 940's blade. Or maybe it needs a drop of oil?

What's the action like on yours?

Thanks in advance.
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I have 3 bugouts, two regular and one mini. Right from the box I could open and close by using just the axis lock lever as you describe.
Most likely yours just needs to be broken in. Or if you can't wait you can turn the pivot screw, in the tiniest amount increments
until you get the movement you want.
Best have oil and loctite available if you start playing with the pivot.
 
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I've got a couple bugouts and both of them came that way, use it for a couple weeks and then it should be smooth and easy to flick open. No lube needed on mine.
 
In my experience it's just luck of the draw with new knives. Most require a little break in period to smooth out, but some come out of the box free swinging.
 
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