changing clip on native lightweight frn

[bandaidman]

For the life of me I can not loosen the screw (its the big black single one on each side). Any ideas? I had the same model years ago (the walmart one) and do not remember this much trouble

 

[bd51]

Try using a really wide flat head screwdriver. Thats how I got mine to switch over, but I am sure there are plenty of other things you can use.

 

[RevDevil]

1. Acquire 2 US Nickels
2. Place one nickel in each slot, at the same time
3. Turn in opposing directions.
The screw is a barrel type screw, not the standard run of mill fastener.

 

[D1omedes]

1. Acquire 2 US Nickels
2. Place one nickel in each slot, at the same time
3. Turn in opposing directions.
The screw is a barrel type screw, not the standard run of mill fastener.

This is how I adjusted my pocket clip on the Salt 1. It works.

 

[bandaidman]

already tried coins, fat stubby klein screwdrivers, my oddball driver set (has about 50 different heads)

wont budge

 

[bd51]

If it's really not going to budge, and a big issue for the knife, I am sure Spyderco will take care of you.

 

[enix]

Maybe some sort of loctite on the threads? Heat the head/s of the screws with a soldering iron or similar to break the bond.

Worth a try.

 

[RevDevil]

already tried coins, fat stubby klein screwdrivers, my oddball driver set (has about 50 different heads)

wont budge

Coins are exactly what Spyderco and others have recommended. You might need to warm up the barrel a bit before trying. Best done with a soldering iron.

 

[bandaidman]

finally got it free, some white grease like substance and some metal grit in threads.

no loctite, great advice on heating it though. i would have done so if i could find my soldering iron