d2 millitary stiff

tgiannes

tgiannes

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i just got it nib and it is very stiff and dirty feeling should i take it appart and oil it or just oil it and let it work its way in??
 
Cleaning it will smooth it out immediately, but there's no harm in wearing it in normally.
You could also try loosening the pivot pin a tad.
 
You can wash it out with hot (as hot as you can handle) soapy water and a toothbrush. Follow that with some compressed air and some lube and your Millie should be nice and smooth.

I have noticed that the D2 versions that I have handled have felt stiffer than most others.

Bruceter
 
Mine is extremely tight, as well. My 440 millie is as smooth as silk; it came that way.
I think I'll try a bit of iol, them just play with it all day, to see if that helps.
I love the looks of this knife!
 
I actually prefer my Mili this way. As is it's the only four inch knife I have that is difficult to flick open, but still opens smoothly. Thus being a good choice for full size EDC in urban environments (Canadian specifically).
 
My new D2 Military was stiff but playing with it for a few days smoothed it right out.
 
Nationally there are no limits on size, though there are some areas that have stricter local laws.
Aside from automatics legality is based on how easy it is to flick a knife open, which is almost entirely determined by whoever handles a knife on the spot.
If I could tighten the pivot on a 6" Cold Steel Voyager it would be perfectly legal.
 
Thanks for the info, I will probably phone my local police department and see what our local laws are :)
 
My D2 Millie was also stiff in the beginning. The action smoothed out in a week or so of regular use and an extra oiling.

Wouter
 
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