Cleaning AXIS lock

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I just got back from the beach (btw Oregon beaches suck :p ) and i accidently got some sand in my RSK grippy. Anyone know a good way to clean these? I don't quite feel competent enough to take it apart.

Thanks,
RIck
 
I just wash in some soapy water (dish soap). Rinse well and work the mechanism under the rinse. Towel dry. You could use some compressed air or hair dryer now but I don't. Apply *small* amount of Miltec or good gun lube to the pivots and you are good to go.

For maintanence I use a small brush/toothbrush to clean lint and whatever from all my folders.
 
If sand gets into the slot, put in under running water and work the axis lockbar. If that fails, try hosing the slot. If that also fails than return it to BM and have it resharpen at the same time. Or you could have it pressure hosed but its dangerous. Just be careful and dont sue me if you get hurt.!! :)
 
I love mine. I now have a Grip in S30V and D2, and a mini in 440C and D2. Of the 4, my favorite has to be the S30. the mini in D2 is gaining, though... My VG10 Endura is gathering dust. Looking for the next exotic Griptilian.
 
You were in Oregon?

Why didn´t you just right went over to BM and had it fixed for you? :D :D

OK. There are the best things tod here and they should work well. If not, there are just two things left to decide: Sending it in to BM or disassampling by yourself with voiding warranty of a very generous company. It is not that difficult thing if you keep the scales a bit lose while you are putting back the blade and pivot.

I filled the space for the omega springs of my 806 with militec grease so i hope therefor nothing will come in. "We ´re complete, sorry!"
 
Ya, i prolly just should drive over to benchmade since i live in portland :P
Thanks for the help guys!
 
No, don't do that...maintain it yourself...!!

Run it under water to rinse it out. The axis module has little drain ports. Really blast it. Let it dry some. Then, using the "straw" that comes with WD40, really blast it some more, while working the action. Be liberal so you rinse the mechanism and the pivot. By now you should have a clean knife...Dry it out, hit it with your lube of choice and you should be good to go. I have used this technique on my beater (yard work) Grip and it works everytime. That knife has been sticky, muddy, gritty and it cleans up fine.
 
I took my Ares apart last night for a cleaning. It's really a very simple mechanism. I used a couple of pliers to disassemble the lock bar since I don't have the pin wrenches. I may clean my 806 tonight.
 
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