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Taken apart a Chinook 2?
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Well, I haven't traded for one or just outright bought one yet, so no. But I can't imagine it being any harder than the Blue Native I had and took apart to clean a few times. The only thing different about it from a Native are the liners and that's not much difference. It can't be any worse than a compression lock folder. Have at it!
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Why do you feel the need to take it apart?
A lockback does not need to be taken apart to be cleaned. Spray some gunscrubber or break cleaner under pressure throughout the workings, re-oil the pivot lightly with militec [ several applications are good overa few days ], oil the blade and you are done.
Takes me about 2 minutes to get the Chinook or any lockback cleaned out and operational [ back to work status ].
Just because something can be broken down doesn't necessarily mean you are then required to do so for any reason. My engine in the car can be broken down, but unless something is wrong with it which would require that, I leave it alone.
Brownie
A lockback does not need to be taken apart to be cleaned. Spray some gunscrubber or break cleaner under pressure throughout the workings, re-oil the pivot lightly with militec [ several applications are good overa few days ], oil the blade and you are done.
Takes me about 2 minutes to get the Chinook or any lockback cleaned out and operational [ back to work status ].
Just because something can be broken down doesn't necessarily mean you are then required to do so for any reason. My engine in the car can be broken down, but unless something is wrong with it which would require that, I leave it alone.
Brownie
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In all likelihood I won't take it apart (not anytime soon anyway) but I was just curious as to the consistancies and tolerances of the knife.
I've taken apart other folders before but they are never quite the same when you put them back together. All except the Sebenza that is.
I've taken apart other folders before but they are never quite the same when you put them back together. All except the Sebenza that is.
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I have taken mine apart to address a blade rubbing issue. It went back together with no problem and functions better than it did.
I look at my folders like a firearm. I want to be able to break it down (if construction pemits) to know how it functions. I generally don't concern myself with warranty issues. I have blown enough money on knives, that I don't worry about sending a knife back for repairs. If I can't fix it, I will trash it or have a buddy work on it for me. No, I'm not rich and I am not suggesting others follow my lead. This is just my view on the warranty issue I have developed over the years.
I have never had a knife from well known company go back together and not function correctly or function as well as it did. Most knives, if reassembled correctly, should function the same as before. If there are issues, most likely it isn't the fault of the knife.
I look at my folders like a firearm. I want to be able to break it down (if construction pemits) to know how it functions. I generally don't concern myself with warranty issues. I have blown enough money on knives, that I don't worry about sending a knife back for repairs. If I can't fix it, I will trash it or have a buddy work on it for me. No, I'm not rich and I am not suggesting others follow my lead. This is just my view on the warranty issue I have developed over the years.
I have never had a knife from well known company go back together and not function correctly or function as well as it did. Most knives, if reassembled correctly, should function the same as before. If there are issues, most likely it isn't the fault of the knife.
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I'm not going to even attempt to take mine apart. It locks up like a bank vault, no blade play at all. It is also silky smooth.
I will admit that I would love to have some filework done on the backspacer though.
I will admit that I would love to have some filework done on the backspacer though.