Gerber Paul cleaning???

[ExMachina]

The search feature is disabled so apologies if this is a old question.

My Paul 2 knife has become a little "creeky" with accumulated dirt and grit, and a simple lubing is not doing the trick.

What's the best method?

Thanks?

-ExM

 

[dsvirsky]

The Gerber Paul 2 disassembles very easily. The collar around the button lock serves as a locking ring that holds the axial lock/blade pivot in place. There are only 4 pieces to the assembly and they go back together without difficulty (there's just one spring and it's a reasonable size).

Wash the parts, put a little oil on them, and reassemble. Maybe put a little lock-tite (not the permanent kind) on the threads when you screw the collar back in place.

 

[ExMachina]

I can't see any way to get any leverage on the thing so as to turn it. Is that tiny hole on the collar involved?

Thanks again,

-ExM

 

[dsvirsky]

No, I just use my thumbs.