Need help with Hinderer

[epetrillo]

I have an Eklipse that lost a handle screw. Contacted Rob at Hinderer and sent me a replacement. While waiting for it I was checking that the rest of the screws were tight and descovered that a previous owner had buggered the heads of all the screws so I ordered a full set.

This had been a good flipper, maybe even great for a Hinderer. When I got the screws I took it apart to clean and lube it. It went back together fine, blade is centered and lockup is fine. Problem is no matter how loose I adjust the pivot it feels like it is too tight and the knife is difficult to flip without wrist action. It doesn't feel gritty or dry just like it's a little too tight. I can even loosen the pivot to the point that I can slide it back and forth and there is still tension on the blade that doesn't allow it to pivot freely. Anyone got any ideas?

 

[blades&wrenches]

Try loosening the screws on the topmost standoff a little and see if things free up. Other than that, check if the washers went in facing the same way as before. Good luck!

 

[epetrillo]

Tried loosening the screws but didn't help. Will have to look at washers. It is starting to free up almost like it is breaking in all over again. I can flip it now without wrist action.

 

[blades&wrenches]

Tried loosening the screws but didn't help. Will have to look at washers. It is starting to free up almost like it is breaking in all over again. I can flip it now without wrist action.

Glad to hear. Probably flipped one or both of the washers. Like you said, just needs a re-break in.
I watched a video where a guy was extremely anal in disassembly/reassembly of his XM. Every standoff, screw, etc. went on exactly in the same spot it came off, just clean and lubricated (if applicable). This guarantees no surprises upon reassembly.

 

[kn4wd]

most shaws don't like oil, my shallot wont flip if you oil it at all. I found if I used a Teflon based spray it worked fine.