Have you opened up your BOA

[Brandon -B-]

I doused my Kershaw Boa today in Hydraulic fluid and needed to clean it so I took it apart to clean and lube it all up. when I took the scales off it appeared that there was a lot of grease in the cutout where the torsion bar goes in the non clip side scale. I cleaned it all out and oiled all of the parts and put it back together and now it kind of squeaks. I wondered if this is the torsion bar rubbing on the aluminum scale? Was the grease that was in the cutout of the scale supposed to be there? I thought it was just leftover from the fluid I had spilled on my knife before. also how tight do I retighten the allen screws in the pivot. when I cranked them down the blade wouldn't pop open to the lock position. I loosened them up a little and it flies open (but still squeaks when I close it) any suggestions from those that have disassembled their boas or other speed safes?

 

[aramis]

that grease keeps the torsion bar from rattling around, and making alot of noise. I've read a couple of posts from folks who have cleaned the grease out and had trouble with strange noises and rattles.

 

[Brandon -B-]

thanks!!! now I know. guess I better crack it open again and fill it with some Magnalube. man that was a quick answer thanks again Aramis.