Stripped G10. How to fix?

[heavyfoldersarebest]

So, I just got a brand new Benchmade Griptilian Shot Show edition and the pocket clip threads are stripped already. Anyone know how to fix it? I can't figure out how to use telfon tape.

 

[Phydeaux]

Some more info would help, there are several things that could be the problem.

Were they stripped when you got the knife?

Are the clip screws threaded into the G10 or the liner?

Do you know if the screw threads are stripped or the threads in the screw hole?

The Teflon tape will not fix stripped threads. It is used to keep the screw from loosening, same concept as LocTite.

Ric

 

[bpeezer]

G10 doesn't hold threads very well. I would widen the holes a little, then epoxy a threaded metal tube into the G10 so you have some stronger threads.