Osbourne 940-2 axis lock gets jammed when flung open

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Bladerunner2837

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So I got a new benchmade my first ever and I am paranoid if it’s defective, open the knife partially and fling it open it seems to get jammed with the axis lock and becomes difficult to open. It’s still pretty stiff it’s only been used a couple hours
 
shane45-1911 said:
You can, but you can also slam your vehicle doors shut as hard as you can as well.

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

I get the novelty of flicking open a knife, I just don't make a habit of it.
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Yea I see what u mean, i haven’t seen anyone else open there knives like the way I have done for years it also seems to have excessive force
 
Bladerunner2837 said:
Nah I don’t open it like that idek what that guy in the vid is doing tbh
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My bugout will stick if I just use the axis lock to fling it open. It’s nothing crazy but I can tell the difference. My deka does the same thing but it doesn’t seem to stick as much. Hope you get it figured out
 
B Bladerunner2837 welcome to BF! You definitely picked a great knife in the 940-2.

I believe there may be some miscommunication in this thread. Flinging the knife open is commonly associated with users gripping the knife's handle and deploying the blade using centripetal force as generated by flicking the wrist. This method of opening a folding knife exerts a lot of unnecessary force on the knife and can lead to excessive wear and damage to the knife. Certain manufacturers even consider this to be abuse and such actions will void the warranty of their knives.

Even if you are not opening your knife in this specific manner, opening it in a way that puts undue stress on the knife's mechanisms can cause unnecessary wear, which can eventually lead to damaged parts and blade play. Using only the force necessary to open the knife normally will keep your knife in good condition for longer.

The lock stick you are mentioning is quite normal and will eventually work itself out with normal use of the knife. If you want to reduce its effect sooner, you can apply a very small amount of lubrication (KPL, Blue Lube, etc.) to the area where the AXIS bar rides along the liners. Keep in mind though that this will attract more pocket lint and dirt to collect here, so more frequent cleaning may be necessary.

I hope this helps and enjoy your new knife!
 
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