My first Emerson, Mini Commander...and the problem

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DeceptionStrike

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Hello all, I finally got my first Emerson, a Mini Commander. I knew I'd like it and couldn't stop fondling it the day I got it. I got it used so I took it apart to wash it and put it back together, I lubed it very well.

The problem I'm having with is either the washer or pivot screw or both. I noticed there was some gap between the washer and liner (non-locking side). I tried to close the gap by tightening the pivot screw and it closed the gap. But when the gap is closed, it's too tight that I can't flick the blade open nor use the wave feature. The only way to open it smoothly is with the gap between washer and liner...as soon as that gap is closed, it's just too darn tight for smooth opening.

I've also noticed that whenever I open the blade using thumb disk, my thumb forces the blade to the left and touches lock bar liner. This is when there's a gap between washer and liner (non-locking side). But even when I tighten the pivot screw and close that gap, the blade is still forced left to the lock bar. I didn't have this kind of issue with my other knives...SnG, Sebenza, Kershaw Skyline, and BM 746.

Can anybody help me with this issue? Or do I just have to send it to EKI (not the original owner though....)?
 
the commader as 2 size for the washers..the larger one goes on the flat scale.....small on the lock side.....maybe you thigthen too much the screws on the scale....they pop out on the inside and this cause friction.....emersons should use smaller screws!
 
Your knife doesn't require lube, the nylatron washers are self lubricating. As mentioned the larger washer does go on the front scAle and the smaller one goes on the locking side. My advice for cleaning your knife is to wash it with warm soPy water (Dawn dishsoap works best for me), open and close the knife while submerged a few dozen times. Rinse it with clean water and use air duster cans to blow the water out.
Keep in mind, this kninfe is not a CRK nor a Strider. It is has different materials and different overall tolerances.
 
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