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do the emerson CQC7s come pre lubed?
- Thread starter SuroK
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I have not noticed any oil on mine when I received them. I would place a couple drops where needed. Many Emersons come out of the box very stiff. I would say to just to break her in a little. They will loosen up with use. Some have mentioned that they take it apart and oil it up a little bit, and that has helped them. I have taken one apart before to clean out, but I wouldnt take it apart to oil it up when it is brand new in box. That is just me though. If you keep working it, it will loosen up.
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I have a "new knife" ritual that has served me well.
1) I put just a drop around the pivot when I first get it. After a day or two there will be a lot of black crud in the action. I'm guessing it's the washers wearing in, either way it's gritty and nasty.
2) I then do a complete disassembly to clean out all the crud, but before reassembling I apply Militec sparingly to the liners and blade using a Q-tip, only in the area that sees wear. You'll notice the perfect wear circles on liners and blade caused by the washers.
3) Then I put those very lightly oiled sections under a hot hair dryer. This heats up the oil and allows it to penetrate the metal.
4) Reassemble.. and use it like you stole it.
Hope this helps.
1) I put just a drop around the pivot when I first get it. After a day or two there will be a lot of black crud in the action. I'm guessing it's the washers wearing in, either way it's gritty and nasty.
2) I then do a complete disassembly to clean out all the crud, but before reassembling I apply Militec sparingly to the liners and blade using a Q-tip, only in the area that sees wear. You'll notice the perfect wear circles on liners and blade caused by the washers.
3) Then I put those very lightly oiled sections under a hot hair dryer. This heats up the oil and allows it to penetrate the metal.
4) Reassemble.. and use it like you stole it.
Hope this helps.
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my 7 was a little stiff but has loosened up nicely. took about 1 week of use to loosen up.
