Spyderco Knife Reassembly

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Hello, this is my first post here on the forum. I have used a fair number of fixed blades for outdoor activities, but I am new to the world of Spyderco folders. I have been needing a good EDC knife, especially for work.

If I am asking noob questions, please bear with me. I have three Spyderco folders. I have a PM2, a Delica 4, and a Matriarch 2. The first two are my main EDC knives. If I can carry the PM2, that's my main knife. I really love the PM2. If I don't want to carry such a big knife, I carry the Delica. The Delica seems to be turning into being my at work knife and the PM2 my out-of-work knife. I also live at the crossroads of four states, so when I travel, I tend to grab the sub-three-inch Delica to make sure I observe the knife laws prudently.

Regarding my Matriarch 2, I decided to do a slight customization to it and added a Wise Men ring. I got the knife apart and back together. I, however, have a few issues that I'd appreciate some advice on.

- One thing I noticed is that Spyderco used blue Loctite on the clip screws and on only one of the handle screws. Is it good to add Loctite to the other screws?

- During the reassembly process, I spilled some Loctite into the knife by accident. I plan to disassemble the knife and clean any spilled Loctite out. I noticed that Spyderco used a lot of lubrication inside. It reminded me of how much grease some gun makers put in a new firearm. I have some Benchmade lubrication oil I can use when assembling it, I'm wondering if it is good to apply a similar amount of lub to the knife's internals? Like the same amount it came with from the factory?

- I do not have any special knife cleaner. Is there any around-the-house cleaners that work well to clean out the inside of a knife?

Any other tips you have or can share, I kindly thank you in advance.
 
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Loctite is good. But only the medium stuff like blue. Not the red.

You don’t need as much oil as the factory applied. They put a lot on in case it sits on the shelf for months/years. Just a couple drops on the pivot and a drop or two where the lockbar meets the tang.

Dawn dish soap will do wonders for cleaning. And a toothbrush too. Then just rinse with warm water and reapply a couple drops oil/lube.
 
jjcm said:
1 - One thing I noticed is that Spyderco used blue Loctite on the clip screws and on only one of the handle screws. Is it good to add Loctite to the other screws?

2 - During the reassembly process, I spilled some Loctite into the knife by accident. I plan to disassemble the knife and clean any spilled Loctite out. I noticed that Spyderco used a lot of lubrication inside. It reminded me of how much grease some gun makers put in a new firearm. I have some Benchmade lubrication oil I can use when assembling it, I'm wondering if it is good to apply a similar amount of lub to the knife's internals? Like the same amount it came with from the factory?

3 - I do not have any special knife cleaner. Is there any around-the-house cleaners that work well to clean out the inside of a knife?
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1 - yes
2 - when oil is added to the pivot, over time it will creep onto the liners, in between liners and scales, etc. (capillary effect). That's why a new disassembled knife appears "wet"
3 - With increasing agressiveness: (1) soap and water (for example for G10 and plastic), (2) isopropanol and (3) nail polish remover (ace-tone)

Roland.
 
I have used Ronsonol lighter fluid to flush my knife pivots out before. I rinse real good with the fluid, working the action, and blowing out with compressed air. Disassembled the knife and it was squeeky clean on the inside!
 
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I got it cleaned and all back together. It is working flawlessly and I am enjoying it with the addition of the ring. Was sweet before the add on and is real sweet now.
 
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