Need help with a S35VN Spyderco Resilience with a rotating barrel/stuck screw.

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So I recently bought a S35VN (which I learned is now discontinued) Spyderco Resilience (model C142PBL with the blue scales) from BladeHQ. It was not very smooth even after getting a break in period so I took it apart to put the washers (which had some sharp edges on the inside hole) on some 8000 grit paper. Reassembly was a bit an issue with the pivot pin/screw but I got the knife back together...

Except there's a problem. When I was tightening the body screws I noticed one screw was sticking out quite a bit and it would not fit flush. This is the type of construction where there's screws on both sides of the scales, like the Manix 2.

Well, after a lot of trying I just disassembled the knife again and I discovered the screw that barrel went in was just free spinning and thus I couldn't loosen or tighten the screw on either side and the screw that is currently in the barrel is seized - it is NOT a Loctite issue. I can guarantee you it's not. I put heat on the thing. No dice. But the problem is that I've tried multiple pliers and even when squeezing with some hand force the barrel still spins 98% of the time when trying to loosen the screw it's stuck in and even when I can get the barrel to stop spinning I can't remove the screw.

I'm at my wits end because I've tried basically everything. And, because the screw sticks out and is stuck in the barrel... if I just decided to have the barrel in the knife without any screws in it (which... is very less than ideal), it's going to be quite annoying. So... does anyone know what I can do? Would Spyderco warranty even put up my nonsense of sending a form in with a check or not? Because I don't see any way of fixing this with my extent of knowledge and tools without damaging or destroying something.
 
You could send it to Spyderco to resolve the issue. I had stripped screw and I filled out the warranty form and returned it to Spyderco and it only cost me the $5 for return shipping.
 
Heat with soldering iron—place the lead in the center of the pivot screw. Slowly. The loctite should melt after 5 minutes or so, keeping conscious of the g10 or whatever material. I then usually twist the screw from side to side and something gives 9/10 times
 
zabernas said:
Heat with soldering iron—place the lead in the center of the pivot screw. Slowly. The loctite should melt after 5 minutes or so, keeping conscious of the g10 or whatever material
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As I already said, it is NOT a Loctite/glue issue. I already tried heat with a soldering iron. Didn't do anything.

And the pivot screw isn't even the issue.
 
jjg6319 said:
You could send it to Spyderco to resolve the issue. I had stripped screw and I filled out the warranty form and returned it to Spyderco and it only cost me the $5 for return shipping.
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Really? I'm surprised that it would be that inexpensive. Spyderco has made it pretty clear over the years that they do not like people taking the knives apart.

I think they're going to have to replace the barrel on this thing, though. And I don't know how the hell Spyderco warranty division is going to get this screw out.
 
That's what it was for me when I sent it in. My issue was the Loctite on a Sage 1 and what I thought was soft fasteners. I agree they don't like customers taking knives apart. I am not sure what other options you have at this point. They are pretty good to deal with.


Here is the latest information:

Warranty & Repair

*Please complete and print the Spyderco Warranty & Repair Form to include with your item prior to shipping it to us.* Spyderco, Inc. conducts its business in an honest, fair, and proper manner. Spyderco products are designed and built for use as cutting and sharpening tools. Use of our products...
spyderco.com spyderco.com
 
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Unknown-Unknown said:
As I already said, it is NOT a Loctite/glue issue. I already tried heat with a soldering iron. Didn't do anything.

And the pivot screw isn't even the issue.
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Sorry about that.
Another viable solution could be to shop for an aftermarket hardware set. I just sent a spynano back to warranty for washer issues. I’ll let you know how that goes.
The shipping ran about $5 and they ask for $10 to return ship.
 
jjg6319 said:
That what it was for me when I sent it in. My issue was the Loctite on a Sage 1 and what I thought was soft fasteners. I agree they don't like customers taking knives apart. I am not sure what other options you have at this point. They are pretty good to deal with.


Here is the latest information:

Warranty & Repair

*Please complete and print the Spyderco Warranty & Repair Form to include with your item prior to shipping it to us.* Spyderco, Inc. conducts its business in an honest, fair, and proper manner. Spyderco products are designed and built for use as cutting and sharpening tools. Use of our products...
spyderco.com spyderco.com
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I see.

This seems to apply to me.
Reassembly – Knives disassembled by the user can be reassembled to factory specifications, provided all component parts are returned to us or we have stock of any minor parts that might be missing (i.e., screws, washers, etc.). The fee for this service is $20.00, plus a $10.00 return shipping and handling fee.
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I mean, I can return the knife assembled to Spyderco, but... they're just going to have to disassemble it in order to potentially replace the barrel, so... I might as well just send it in disassembled. $30 is a better alternative than $130.
 
Unknown-Unknown said:
Really? I'm surprised that it would be that inexpensive. Spyderco has made it pretty clear over the years that they do not like people taking the knives apart.

I think they're going to have to replace the barrel on this thing, though. And I don't know how the hell Spyderco warranty division is going to get this screw out.
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I would bite the bullet and send it in. A repair tech will probably swear under his breath at it, but at least it would get fixed. $5 for shipping isn't bad, $5 for return shipping, you're in it $10, and get back a professionally reassembled knife.

You can measure the barrel and screw and try to source one yourself. It won't be easy to source, and will cost you around $3-$5 plus shipping. I say this because I just recently tried to source barrel screws, and it's a pain... Especially made in the USA ones.

Or go to the Bay site and search your knife and screw kits, there might be some custom options available.
 
I was honest with them and said I stripped the screw. Spyderco could have treated me differently, but they just accepted the fee to return the knife and changed out all the hardware for me. Be honest with them and you might end up getting treated better than you expect. I think the return from and page is obviously written to protect them due to all of the people that try to take advantage of them.

Trying to fix this yourself you will spend way more then with spyderco and you might end up messing some things up in the process. If you send the knife to Spyderco it will look like new when you get it back.

If you would have posted this in the Spyderco section you might have gotten a reply from Sal or Kristi and who know you still might here.
 
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