How tight for the torx screw on a Buck Alpha 3.5" blade?

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This is a brand new knife and I was trying different torx bits on this screw and when I found one that fits, the screw could be turned back and forth with thumb and fore finger very easily. This screw shouldn't be that loose should it? I'm afraid if I leave it that loose it may wind up falling out and getting lost. Anyone know how tight the screw should be? I don't want to go to tight and cause the brass bushings to wear prematurely. All help will be greatly appreciated!
 
Remove the screw, clean it up a bit, use some loc tite, tighten to preference. Lube the pivot areas if you want.

If it was made well, having it tight enough for minimal to no blade play should also allow the right amount of resistance when opening and closing. I've had cheaper folders where there's play no matter how tight you make it. Sometimes the misstep leads to a pivot screw that can rotate even though it doesn't loosen any further. (my kershaw leek does this, some loc tite would solve that also)

Minimal worry if you're knife isn't an expensive one. As long as the screw doesn't loosen over time.
 
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