Pink in the Jimp and a Tink

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Mark in Oz

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I recently got my first Hinderer, a Gen 2 XM-24 flipper with a stonewashed S35VN blade. I don't know how old it is, but its in as new and unused condition. Its the biggest, heaviest, sharpest and most expensive knife I've ever owned, and I do like it. It fills out my hand like nothing else I've seen. Only there are two things I'm unsure about:

1) Both the spine and flipper jimping is a pinky colour in the grooves. If it wasn't stainless, I'd almost describe it as light surface rust, but it can't be, can it? Anyone know what it is? How to get rid of it?

2) The blade isn't centred. Infact if I bump it in my pocket, the blade hits the scale liner with a 'tink'. I've read some instructions on how to center it, and I will do when I get around to its first breakdown and clean, but i was just wondering, is this common? How much of a problem?
 
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Hi, be sure to post photos of your 24.

The colour in the jimping and flipper are from the heat treatment, it is normal and Rick leaves it as a feature. It is not rust.

Check out the jimping in this pic.

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As for the blade being off centre try this: (From a sticky on the green forum)

1. Open blade to 90 degrees and tighten pivot so that it is really tight.

2. Close the blade and loosen frame screws so they aren’t tight, but still holding the frame together.

3. While the blade is still in the closed position, pull blade towards the side you want the blade to move. In my case, I pulled the blade toward the liner/scale.

4. While pulling blade, tighten the frame screws.

5. Loosen the pivot and adjust it to the desired tension.
 
Mine gets off center as the pivot loosens. Your pivot might have come loose. Center it, check the pivot and make sure its secure. It comes with a little loctite and if someone has been messing with it, it may not be staying "locked."

The color thing is from the heat treat process is what they've said. All of them have it. Its normal and nothing to worry about.
 
Yup, just tighten or loosen the pivot screw to center the blade. When the blade is perfectly centered then start making micro adjustments to find the "sweet spot". Turning the screw just microns can make a difference in a tight vs relaxed buttery smooth deployment.
 
The title of this thread had me thinking of the "shocker" hand gesture. But that's pink and stink, so never mind.

I was also reminded of Kat Williams po lil tink tink standup bit.

As stated above--color in the hollows of the jimping is from heat treat processes of the blade steel.

As for centering, that's covered above too. Play with it a little, get to know your gear, it will pay off in the end.
 
Right on, guys. Thanks for keeping it PG and not leaving me hanging at the same time.

To the OP....I hope the info posted as answer to your inquires helped.
 
Need2Know said:
As for centering, that's covered above too. Play with it a little, get to know your gear, it will pay off in the end.
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This was a good reminder, thanks Need2Know. I pulled it all apart today, cleaned it and reassembled for the first time. The blade is much more centred even without going through the procedure above - result!

I forgot how much more enjoyment I get from a piece of equipment the more I get to know it, inside and out, its ins and outs. This knife is devilishly simple, and brilliantly made with great manufacturing tolerances. I will continue to enjoy getting to know it, finding the right thread locker (loctite or teflon tape?), and getting better at deployment. Its fun.
 
FolderFreaker said:
This was a good reminder, thanks Need2Know. I pulled it all apart today, cleaned it and reassembled for the first time. The blade is much more centred even without going through the procedure above - result!

I forgot how much more enjoyment I get from a piece of equipment the more I get to know it, inside and out, its ins and outs. This knife is devilishly simple, and brilliantly made with great manufacturing tolerances. I will continue to enjoy getting to know it, finding the right thread locker (loctite or teflon tape?), and getting better at deployment. Its fun.
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Negative on the tape. While I do not, many do use loctite. Avoid the Red.
 
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