How to lube Para 2?

[craziplaya21]

I got my Para 2 recently and wondering how do I go about lubing it (have tuf glide) without disassembling it and voiding the warranty?

 

[RevDevil]

Does it require lube at this point? They come from the factory with a similar type of lube, should be ok for a while.

 

[shinyedges]

As long as you don't damage the knife during disassembly or reassembly you don't void the warranty from what charlynn at spyderco has told me http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1165192-spyderco-warranty-clarification?p=13354413
When sal and eric get time it will be addressed formally.

 

[skyhorse]

I've never had to disassemble my para2s to lube the pivot area.

 

[craziplaya21]

Does it require lube at this point? They come from the factory with a similar type of lube, should be ok for a while.

Want to know for future reference.

I've never had to disassemble my para2s to lube the pivot area.

The thing is, I'm not sure how I'd go about doing that. Do I just set the tuf glide tip against the crevice between the scale and "the round blade base" (not sure what that part of the blade is called), squeeze a few drops, and hope it reaches the pivot area?

 

[dr_fosg8]

I have seen a few posts where a drop of oil was applied and then blown in with compressed air. Sounds like that should work OK if you don't want to dissassemble.

 

[craziplaya21]

I have seen a few posts where a drop of oil was applied and then blown in with compressed air. Sounds like that should work OK if you don't want to dissassemble.

I never would have thought of that...

 

[skyhorse]

I have seen a few posts where a drop of oil was applied and then blown in with compressed air. Sounds like that should work OK if you don't want to dissassemble.

That's how I lube mine and it works great.

 

[JNewell]

I've never had to disassemble my para2s to lube the pivot area.

Exactly. Unless it's really got dirt in the pivot area, in which case btw I'd try hosing it out with WD40 chased with 100psi of compressed air, just dripping any decent lube into the pivot area will be more than good enough. :thumbup:

 

[JNewell]

I have seen a few posts where a drop of oil was applied and then blown in with compressed air. Sounds like that should work OK if you don't want to dissassemble.

The lube will work its way in without compressed air.

 

[skyhorse]

You're correct JNewell, imho no need to do any dis-assembly to lube a pivot.I blow out the excess with a compressor to keep from attracting dust and dirt.

 

[Battle Proof]

I have seen a few posts where a drop of oil was applied and then blown in with compressed air. Sounds like that should work OK if you don't want to dissassemble.

Correct.

Keeping it clean using compressed air does wonders. Remember, less is more. One drop goes along way. The compressed air will get it to the hard to get to area.

I have a few EDU's I use everyday and have never had to disassemble for cleaning. I use compress air first to blow away any gunk or lent build up, then a drop of oil and compressed air again. Then wipe it down.

I use sewing machine oil, I find it will not collect dirt like some other oils. When, in doubt...The manufacture will have the best advice.

Hope this helps, Battle

 

[JNewell]

Ever so slightly OT but I think the two most useful things I've ever bought were an ultrasonic cleaner and an air compressor. :thumbup:

 

[Scottie3000]

It looks like everyone has the libe part covered. I like to clean my knives with dish soap and a strong stream of hot-as-it-gets water to both rinse and flush. I shake as much water out as possible and then blow out the rest. A little lube gets everything ready again.