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Just got a new PM2 and my first Spyderco.

I have a PM2 and it is pretty stiff. Not able to flick it open. Blade sticks half way out. Did manage to cut my thumb pretty well. Then to top it off, one of the clip screws stripped when I tried to move the clip. What a pain that was to get fixed! Not sure I am feeling the love for this one.
 
I can't flick any of my Spyderco's. I'm not into flicking my knives open, so they definitely don't get cycled enough to get "broken in". I prefer my blades to be firm to open, I don't loosen pivots and I have tightened pivots on knives I bought here on the exchange. Just another perspective. My BM mini onslaught flicks open with ease, for what it's worth.
 
You might have a bur on your detent ball. I had that problem with one. Send it in because taking it apart will void the warranty, or return it to where you got it from and request a replacement. I had two PM2 with issues. I want to like this knife but I've owned 2 and both had issues. I personally recommend the Manix 2 over the PM2
 
LastRodeo said:
I can't flick any of my Spyderco's. I'm not into flicking my knives open, so they definitely don't get cycled enough to get "broken in". I prefer my blades to be firm to open, I don't loosen pivots and I have tightened pivots on knives I bought here on the exchange. Just another perspective. My BM mini onslaught flicks open with ease, for what it's worth.
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So if you don't flick open the knife with the hole, than you just use two hands to open?
 
ISP 5353 said:
I have a PM2 and it is pretty stiff. Not able to flick it open. Blade sticks half way out. Did manage to cut my thumb pretty well. Then to top it off, one of the clip screws stripped when I tried to move the clip. What a pain that was to get fixed! Not sure I am feeling the love for this one.
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Just cut my thumb also.
 
You don't have to flick it open either. Simply keep the tip of your thumb in there and slowly swing it into place. Less chance of gashing yourself going slowly :)
 
sunandsteel said:
So if you don't flick open the knife with the hole, than you just use two hands to open?
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I open it one handed using my thumb to guide it all the way open. My definition of flicking it open is to flick your finger with enough force that the blade is traveling under its own momentum to the fully open position.
 
Give it time to break in. My PM2 detent is strong, but once the detent is broken it feels like the blade is made of glass riding on a thin layer of oil between two liners made of glass. I use my index finger to flick the blade open, almost like trying to get a booger off your finger. Now that it's broken in I have to try to not get it to swing open fully - seriously, it's that fast and smooth.

When you're sitting around relaxing just open it and close it over and over again, or just use it and with time it'll work itself into buttery smooth goodness.

Give it time, It's an awesome blade.
 
sunandsteel said:
If if I loosen the pivot even a little won't it gradually become looser and looser?
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Not if you pick up a small tube of blue colored Loctite / Permatex. Just put a dab on the pivot screw, then tighten it to where you want it and it should keep it from loosening up on you.
sunandsteel said:
Is your Delica easy to deploy because mine hasn't been easy even with loosening the pivot.
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Delicas (along with most lockbacks) aren't going to be knives you can flip open. It's just the way (most) lockbacks are. However my Delica is very easy to open with my thumb in a controlled fashion.
 
If you pinch and hold the lock does the blade swing freely or is it still tight?
Try holding the knife toward the ground when you flip with your thumb as gravity will assist in opening the blade.
Once it breaks in a bit and you get the hang of it you should be good to go.
Ive purchased two Paras and they both absolutely fly open with the slightest push of the thumb.
 
Try this without the pm2 in your hand...Hold your palm flat out and facing up. Now take your flipping the bird middle finger and fold it under your thumb. Hold the finger tight with your thumb, and then keep putting pressure against your thumb till the bird flipping finger flies out...That's the motion you'll use to do a finger flip. Instead of pushing the spydie hold outward, push the spydie hole upward. It can take practice but you'll get it...With this method I can flick even my Endura out with blinding speed. BTW, I too just got my first PM2 and it's a keeper. It's so smooth I have to slow down the flick.:D
 
I grabbed a PM2 from the same Shoppe back in December and had no trouble with it from the start. I wish I could try it out and tell you whether it is just tight or not.

One suggestion would be to call Jeff and see what he thinks. Maybe even send it back to him and see if he has the same issue. Could just be a lemon.

I own quite a few Spydies and deploy all of them (even the little Ladybug and Dragonfly) with nothing but my thumb. No flicking needed. After owning and playing with so many Spydercos it just seems natural. I find it much easier than a thumb stud, which I often seem to lose control of and end up with my thumb on the edge.
 
addylo said:
I grabbed a PM2 from the same Shoppe back in December and had no trouble with it from the start. I wish I could try it out and tell you whether it is just tight or not.

One suggestion would be to call Jeff and see what he thinks. Maybe even send it back to him and see if he has the same issue. Could just be a lemon.

I own quite a few Spydies and deploy all of them (even the little Ladybug and Dragonfly) with nothing but my thumb. No flicking needed. After owning and playing with so many Spydercos it just seems natural. I find it much easier than a thumb stud, which I often seem to lose control of and end up with my thumb on the edge.
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Is your blade centered?
 
My PM2 had a bad action when I first got it, (i could always flick it open though, and you can always hold the compression lock and flick it open) and it ended up getting gritty yesterday. I took it apart, cleaned it, and adjusted the pivot screw lightly when I put it back together.

Now it's one of the smoothest opening knives I own. It has a slight (you have to use leverage and really torque it) side to side blade play, but no front to back. It's so smooth now, and closes so good (not as much bounce surprisingly, and the detent seems to grab it better) that a little side to side play that I will never notice during regular use is a worthy compromise.

Get a set of Torx screws (uses either a T9 or T10 size) and back the pivot screw off a hair. Play with it a little until checking the action and the side to side blade play, and get it working right; a tight PM2 is not impressive, but after you get it right it's pretty clear why people love this knife.
 
I would hate to see you guys not get the full PM2 experience (I almost sold mine, and now am glad I didn't), so I took the time to make a short video of how I think it's supposed to open. I tried to flick it open with as little power as possible, it feels really good when you give it just enough to have the blade do most of the work.

As someone else said, you may need to practice; I can open Enduras by flicking them this way, the tension created by the detent (if the knife is open a bit you won't build up enough potential energy) and the arc of motion is more important than the speed - but if it's tight you will need to put some nut in to it.

If your PM2 doesn't open this smoothly, you need a set of torx screwdrivers.

[video=youtube;Cgv_XGDvvsY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgv_XGDvvsY[/video]
 
Nic S. said:
You might have a bur on your detent ball. I had that problem with one. Send it in because taking it apart will void the warranty, or return it to where you got it from and request a replacement. I had two PM2 with issues. I want to like this knife but I've owned 2 and both had issues. I personally recommend the Manix 2 over the PM2
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I have mentioned this before in here, been a while back though. But because of BF and ONLY because of BF Para lovers did I take a drive to the knife store to check out the Para2. The lesson I learned was FROM NOW ON I will never purchase another knife ( barring certain circumstances) unless I have it in my hand.

Search the archives for my story, the short version is that IMO it felt like a freaking toy. But that is just me and everyone has different needs and likes and dislikes. But I couldn't believe I was holding in my hand and walking around the knife store with some people's 'grail knife.' I just didn't get it. I had never been so disappointed in my life and I am soooo glad I didn't order one from a vendor. It's OK and actually smart to research before buying but I learned a cheap lesson that just because many say so and so product is the whip......don't take it as fact or you can come away very disappointed.

Good luck with your new knife.:)
 
MrPocketsOfSteel said:
I have mentioned this before in here, been a while back though. But because of BF and ONLY because of BF Para lovers did I take a drive to the knife store to check out the Para2. The lesson I learned was FROM NOW ON I will never purchase another knife ( barring certain circumstances) unless I have it in my hand.

Search the archives for my story, the short version is that IMO it felt like a freaking toy. But that is just me and everyone has different needs and likes and dislikes. But I couldn't believe I was holding in my hand and walking around the knife store with some people's 'grail knife.' I just didn't get it. I had never been so disappointed in my life and I am soooo glad I didn't order one from a vendor. It's OK and actually smart to research before buying but I learned a cheap lesson that just because many say so and so product is the whip......don't take it as fact or you can come away very disappointed.

Good luck with your new knife.:)
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I would say your 10 minutes at the store was as worthless as reading online reviews. If nothing else, the PM2 is a knife that grows on you; that's why you see so many people in this thread saying they dislike it after they just got it, but so many people overall that love it.

To get the most out of the PM2 you really need to optimize its action and carry it for a bit. It's definitely not a toy; it's sturdier than a Griptillian, an I much prefer the ergonomics and size of a G10 Spyderco like the PM2 or Military as opposed to something like a ZT 0550. Different strokes I guess.
 
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