Issue with Sage 1 thumb flicking action?

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unbrokenchain33

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So I have had my Sage 1 for about a year. The only things it has cut is a few pieces of paper and envelopes. It used to fly open with my thumb flick. I just recently noticed while trying to flick it open that I am consistently only flipping it open about half way. I rinsed the whole knife with warm water and a little soap and applied a couple drops of Tuf Glide to either side of the pivot. As of now, opening and closing the blade feels smoother, but still can't consistently thumb flick the blade open without wrist action.

Should I wait overnight to see if Tuf Glide worked any magic? Is here any other DIY remedy that I can do without taking the knife apart? Maybe I'm not flicking with my thumb properly and I am overthinking this? Could it have arisen from me dropping it while it was closed one time on concrete from a foot off the ground? Is this something that any of you have experienced?

I guess last option would be to send it to Spyderco, but I'm not even sure that would work because there's not really anything wrong with the knife. I am just frustrated right now and want to flick this bad boy open! I know a lot of people say that a knife doesn't really need to be lubed up, so what gives?

Thanks in advance for your help.. and yes, I know. I shouldn't be flicking open my beautiful Spyderco's in the first place.
 
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I find that tufglide needs to dry before the pivot action improves. My pivot actions typically worsen a bit following tufglide until the tufglide dries.
 
I know no one cards but I think I'm going to clean with compressed air, rinse with hot water and spa then apply some Triflow and see how that works.
 
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