Squeaky blade. Several lubes and still squeaks when opened.

[MTHall720]

I have a CRKT M16 Titanium which is driving me crazy. I have tried cleaning, and lubing with several different lubes but every time I open it there is a squeaking noise. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks much.

 

[bernard_s3]

Try white lithium grease.

 

[MTHall720]

Thanks. It never occurred to me.

 

[MDQBox]

You may also want to try some teflon lubricant.

 

[MTHall720]

Thanks for the Teflon idea. Something non sticky sounds great.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Don't know whether you've taken it fully apart, but if you have, you might use a magnifier to see if there are any significant scratches or burrs on the washers/bushings in the pivot. If so, burnishing or sanding/polishing the washers or bushings might make the biggest difference, especially since the lubes you've tried haven't helped yet (suggests the source of the friction is too big/coarse for the lube/oil to compensate).

 

[richard j]

did you ever get any quick release lube yet?