Flushing video?

[Radisson]

I was just wondering if anyone is aware of a video showing to full process of properly flushing a traditional slip joint (mostly GECs). Reading about it is one thing, but I wouldn’t mind seeing it done well.
Thanks!

 

[urbantrapper]

Take a look at the GEC factory tour videos on youtube

 

[waverave]

There really isn't much to it other than adding lubricant or oil and working the blades back and forth to flush out any particles in the joints. Repeat as needed.
This is a pretty good video showing how to clean up and flush a knife. Go to the ~32:00 mark to get to the flush part

 

[Radisson]

Take a look at the GEC factory tour videos on youtube

Thanks

 

[Radisson]

There really isn't much to it other than adding lubricant or oil and working the blades back and forth to flush out any particles in the joints. Repeat as needed.
This is a pretty good video showing how to clean up and flush a knife. Go to the ~32:00 mark to get to the flush part

This is perfect, thanks a lot!

 

[CasePeanut]

Some good tricks in that video. Thank you!

 

[Fanglekai]

I use USP mineral oil found in most any grocery store pharmacy area. I pour a little into the cap and then use a Q tip cotton swab to drop oil into the pivot. Work the blades open and closed. Use a rag or paper towel to remove the excess oil and gunk every so often. When I'm done I remove as much of the excess oil as I can and then let the knife sit on a rag to drain any more excess oil. The next day I'll open and close it and wipe off the excess oil and call it good.

 

[Radisson]

I use USP mineral oil found in most any grocery store pharmacy area. I pour a little into the cap and then use a Q tip cotton swab to drop oil into the pivot. Work the blades open and closed. Use a rag or paper towel to remove the excess oil and gunk every so often. When I'm done I remove as much of the excess oil as I can and then let the knife sit on a rag to drain any more excess oil. The next day I'll open and close it and wipe off the excess oil and call it good.

Thanks for that.

 

[Pinemoon]

Another method besides oil flushing that I discovered here is using a liberal dose of WD-40 followed up with hot water and dish soap. Then dry the knife thoroughly with a hair dryer before adding a little oil for lubrication.

I've heard some say that excessive oiling creates an abrasive sludge that can grind and ultimately wear/loosen the pivot area.

 

[Radisson]

I've heard some say that excessive oiling creates an abrasive sludge that can grind and ultimately wear/loosen the pivot area.

I didn't know about that... Thanks for the tip!

 

[Frailer]

After playing around with different techniques I’ve settled on using Ballistol (the aerosol variety) for this purpose.

I open the blade until the backspring is at its maximum displacement (about 1/4 of the way for knives with half stops; halfway for those without). I then insert the straw tube between the tang and the backspring, spray a liberal amount of oil through the joint, work the blade back and forth a few times, and repeat several times.

It’s a messy technique (I do it over the kitchen sink), but it’s quick and effective. Sometimes it’s genuinely surprising how much junk comes out of there.

 

[Radisson]

After playing around with different techniques I’ve settled on using Ballistol (the aerosol variety) for this purpose.

I open the blade until the backspring is at its maximum displacement (about 1/4 of the way for knives with half stops; halfway for those without). I then insert the straw tube between the tang and the backspring, spray a liberal amount of oil through the joint, work the blade back and forth a few times, and repeat several times.

It’s a messy technique (I do it over the kitchen sink), but it’s quick and effective. Sometimes it’s genuinely surprising how much junk comes out of there.

Thanks for the tips!