Strider SNG pivot screw question

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Bubblinwaters

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So I finally got around to taking the Strider SNG apart for a good cleaning and was a bit surprised to see that the top of the pivot screw was ground at an angle and not parallel with the bottom of the screw. Have a look at the photo below. I can't think of any reason for the funny angle on this screw. Does anyone have an idea why it's like this? Are they all like this? The knife was purchased new from a dealer listed on the Strider website so this had to have been done at the factory.

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Does the screw affect performance of the knife in any way? I've never seen that before, but I am not seeing a problem either.
 
I've never taken my current Striders apart to clean them - but I am with Reeek - if it was from a concealed carry model then the pivot may have been machined to conform with the curvature of the concealed carry scale.
 
Toyz said:
I've never taken my current Striders apart to clean them - but I am with Reeek - if it was from a concealed carry model then the pivot may have been machined to conform with the curvature of the concealed carry scale.
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That is not clear to me. The screw that goes into this nut would bottom out against either the slab, or the highest point of this nut...there would be no reason to grind on it...unless I am missing something.
 
Nope, not the CC model. It's just a normal SNG except for the blade steel. This was one of the batch made with S110V. Anyway, the goofy pivot screw doesn't seem to interfere with proper function so I'm not all that worried. It's just strange that it was ground at an angle because it makes no sense from a mechanical aspect. Anyway, I removed the factory lube, gave it a thorough cleaning and treated the pivot and bushings with the Reeve fluorinated grease. That stuff is slicker 'n snot! My Tri Flow, Break Free and Blue Lube are all getting shelved!
 
My guess is it is an inconsequential defect. I can not imagine anyone would take the time to do that on purpose because (as you say) it does not affect function.

And to clarify, a defect is not a bad thing...it is just not likely what was planned by the bolt manufacturer
 
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