Do you dicker with your knives?

Depends on the knife. I've messed with the pivots on a few of my knives, but the only ones I've taken apart were my Emerson folders. That was only to change some scales around. I don't find that a lot of knives need to be taken apart, but some benefit from the feature in their perceived increase of user friendliness. One knife that benefits from this image is the Sebenza. Nothing really to screw up on that knife, so why not take it apart and see where your money went?

By the by, the Blue Box from BM is crap. Get yourself the Husky Torx wrench set from Home Depot. Double-sided bits that store in the handle, better quality than the Blue Box, and cheaper than the BM box.
 
I rather like my Blue Box and have had no problems with it. I like the portablitiy of it compared to full size torx wrenches.

I disassemble my heavy users to clean them from time to time. I actually use Tuf-Cloth on steel liners where applicable. It's fun to see how the more complex mechanisms work too. I didn't understand the evolution of the Compression Lock until I compared the innards of my Lil' Temperance to my Yojimbo.
 
Craftsman people, Craftsman.

Tried all the rest, now try the best.
 
I dont really take mine apart because I fear I will some how weaken the lock and then when I put it back together it will close on my fingers next time I stab something :rolleyes: . Also I have never got my knived REALLY dirty so I havent seen a need to take them apart yet.
 
not dicker, gooble. as in "I'm going to gooble with this until it's better or broken" with me often it's the latter. ahgar
 
I've been know to tinker with some of my knives, but never the expensive ones. I have tried filework and have changed straight points to clip points and such. I have also rehandled a few knives.
 
I find it I take my TORX wrenches to my knives that the screws come out much cleaner than if I use my Allen wrenches;) :D ;) I adjust my pivots and I generally tighten up the clips if needed. I did take one of my Rukus knives completely apart to see it and then polished the pb washers before putting it back together. Works even smoother now and I had no problems with the reassembly.
 
I have been a Locksmith for 23 years. I must take all of them apart, at some point. A thorough cleaning, remounting the clip or just a drop of miltec on the pivot, it's all good.

Keyman
 
Keyman said:
I have been a Locksmith for 23 years. I must take all of them apart, at some point. A thorough cleaning, remounting the clip or just a drop of miltec on the pivot, it's all good.

Keyman
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Only five for me (NLA, ALOA), but I also enjoy breaking down knives from time to time. Most don't lend themselves to it- peened pins, rivets- but SAKs get scales replaced, thorough cleanings and the like.
 
I give my heavy use knives a good cleanin' every few months. The only folder that I can take apart that I haven't yet is my BM710, and that only because I've only had it a little over three months and it doesn't really need it yet... but it's coming.

You don't get as much crap out of a knife with compressed air and water as you could. Taking it apart lets you clean between the washers and blade tang and washers and liners or handle.
 
Unless they're pinned like Spydercos or Victorinox SAKs, I usually take my knives apart to see how well they're made/built. I've never had any real problems with reassembly.
 
I've taken apart several of my autos just for sh*ts and giggles.
 
I took apart my Emerson as soon as I got it, mostly because you're supposed to be able to without voiding the warranty. I like to tinker. :)
Of course, for the record, I've never taken apart any of my Benchmades. ;)
 
I take them apart sometimes. I have never really had a problem getting them back together.
 
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