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Squeaky blade. Several lubes and still squeaks when opened.

MTHall720

MTHall720

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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.
 
You may also want to try some teflon lubricant.

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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).
 
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