Spyderco screw sizes and other ?s

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Rod Davidson

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Just got a Shaman since I like the lil native's compression lock so well.

Went to take off the clip and was surprised to find that the 3 clip screws were T6, not T8.
I only own 2 other Spydercos(Lil Native and Manix 2) and both had clip screws that were T8.
Is this correct or do I have a problem?

The other 2 knives have a smooth matte finish, but the Shaman does not. Is that the stone wash look?

Also, as a side note, does use alone help loosen up the blade to flick freely. It does not open or close by flick style now.
 
While that may explain it, different screw sizes seem odd to me. Why would the tiny lil native have larger screws than the much larger shaman?

As far as the tightness of the action, is it advisable to loosen the pivot screw a bit to allow slightly more free movement?
Or is this not a good idea
 
Rod Davidson said:
While that may explain it, different screw sizes seem odd to me. Why would the tiny lil native have larger screws than the much larger shaman?

As far as the tightness of the action, is it advisable to loosen the pivot screw a bit to allow slightly more free movement?
Or is this not a good idea
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Loosening the pivot is a common solution for adjusting action, but it may cause side to side blade play. You're welcome to try it on your knife.
 
Hi Rod,

Welcome to our forum.

Screw sizes have also to do with space available and clip design.

As to deployment or "flicking", I would recommend that you do not mess with it. These are assembled by experts and are tuned at the factory. You might add some oil and work for a while so it can break in.

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi Rod,

Welcome to our forum.

Screw sizes have also to do with space available and clip design.

As to deployment or "flicking", I would recommend that you do not mess with it. These are assembled by experts and are tuned at the factory. You might add some oil and work for a while so it can break in.

sal
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Exactly what I was thinking. A little oil may make a difference, but breaking in the action thoroughly before making any hardware adjustments is a good idea.
 
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