Pocket Clip Screw won't budge

[asdf12345]

Hey guys, I have been trying to take off the pocket clip on my Microtech Socom Delta - bought the driver bit from BladeHQ and everything, and I've tried WD40 and heat but nothing seems to loosen up the pocket clip screw. I can't use an impact driver or drill out the screw because I am afraid of damaging the knife, and would like the option to reattach it if necessary. Any ideas on what to do?

 

[agduffy6]

Hey guys, I have been trying to take off the pocket clip on my Microtech Socom Delta - bought the driver bit from BladeHQ and everything, and I've tried WD40 and heat but nothing seems to loosen up the pocket clip screw. I can't use an impact driver or drill out the screw because I am afraid of damaging the knife, and would like the option to reattach it if necessary. Any ideas on what to do?

^^ This on my benchmade 3550SBK, sent it back for a spring replacement and when it was returned to me the clip was on slanted (hard to describe) and STUCK on there

 

[Fish30114]

My question would be how much heat, and how. I've found that a soldering iron held on the screw for a good long while will make a huge difference. If that doesn't work, I think you're left with sending it to Microtech.

 

[G. Scott H.]

I'd contact MT, tell them what's going on, and see if they can loosen it up for you. I know it'll suck having to send the knife in and wait, but there's no sense in taking the chance of messing up such a pricey knife.