Speedtech Synergy

[UW Mitch]

After having read all the great things about the Synergy, and waiting patiently, I found a great deal on a pre-owned one (thanks Steve).

I must say, it lives up to my expectations and more. It REALLY does have exteremly smooth action. The quality and craftsmanship is also excellent.

Now for the questions. Am I really not supposed to lube the pivot at all? Am I really supposed to shoot it out with Brake-Clean? I can't imagine not lubing the pivot, but I guess if that's how it was designed, I shouldn't screw with their engineering.

I was also impressed by the fact that this knife came with a vertical/horiztonal sheath.

Very cool!

~Mitch

 

[Jackal]

Flush out the whole knife with soap and warm water...then (carefully) shake all the water out, and let dry thoroughly. Apply some Rem Oil to the pivot, and work it in real good. Apply some more for safe measure...then let "dry" for 30 min. to an hour. Now...spray the WHOLE knife down with Windex, including the pivot...try and get all the Rem Oil out, that you can by spraying Windex in the pivot, and working the action. Now, wash it off with warm water, including the pivot area while working the action. Let dry, and you'll have the most AWESOME action possible, not to mention, it won't collect pocket lint, dust, anything. I think the teflon, in the Rem Oil, stays inside...and allows for the perfect action everytime.

-AR

 

[narruc1]

Jim O'Young does a great job, and he is a very nice guy. He will stand by his product also. Good luck with it Mitch!

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[MTF3]

I have carried my SpeedTech clipped to my back pocket for a year now. I have never had to lube the pivot only spray it out with some compressed air. The finish does not show any wear. The lock has never failed. I have the Liberty finish. It is a super knife well worth the money.

 

[Samurai6]

The only reason Jim suggested using break cleaner, as far as I know, was to totally eliminate even the most remote chance that the lock could release from impact to the spine of the blade.

I used my standard knife care method of washing with hot water, flushing with WD-40 to displace the water, and lubing the pivot with a lightweight lubricant like Tri-flow. The lock was always rock solid reliable. Use a minimum of lube, so that the lock cutout doesn't get wet, and you should have good results.