Slight blade play

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Hey guys I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to eliminate blade play in a few of my folders. I have adjusted the pivot screws on the three that I am having issues with but the screw either gets to tight and inhibits blade opening or still allows for blade play. I was thinking about trying to source some phosphor bronze washers that were a little thicker. Any suggestions on a fix or where too source hardware?
 
Kinda have to find a happy medium with folders.
May I ask which 3 folders they are?
With AO from Kershaw, a hair on the loose side works best for fast action.
With a Benchmade or something non-assisted, I prefer a hair tighter to eliminate any play with a snug opening.
Not sure where to get supplies, but plenty other guys should ring in pn that in no time at all. Cheers
 
The three folders are a TOPS CQC-304, it's gonna have to be a rebuild. I will love it after a rebuild, but at this moment i cannot recommend this knife to anyone. It is loose as a goose as far as blade play is concerned. The others are an s30v kershaw leek with g10 handle scales, and a benchmade osborne 940. I have been working with the BM and I think I have found a happy medium. The opening is a little stiff but there is zero blade play. As for the kershaw I think it will take some new washers to tighten it up and still maintain the action with the assisted opening.
 
Thanks reek. Thats definitely where I am going to start. Worst case scenario I will contact STR and have him work some magic on my TOPS at the very least.
 
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