Taking a part knives?

[hlee]

I generally don't need to take apart a pocket knife, but I will if needed. I have a kershaw whirlwind that, many years ago, broke the spring used in the assisted opening function. I took it apart to remove the spring. Aside- I called Kershaw and they sent out a new spring, no questions asked, no charge. It went back together without issue. If you can't take apart a pocket knife and put it back together, there is a chance you should not own screw drivers...

 

[JPD1998]

"If it's not broken don't fix it".
That has always worked for me.

 

[sjhong]

I take apart all my knives that aren't lock backs. It's a relaxing ritual when I have free time and the knife in question needs it. I sharpen and strop it, take it apart and clean.

I once took apart my Dragonfly 2. It was a little bit of work putting it back together so I don't mess with lock backs anymore.

 

[Spartan00]

I don't take them apart unless they haft to have it unless it doesn't void my warranty .

I won't take a lockback down ,nor will I ever take a Spyderco manix2 or Para 2 again ...don't ask it's still a sore subject .

On the ones that encourage you to disassemble I do it every now and then when they need it .Like an Emerson I can take down clean and reassemble in no time and probably blind folded .

Currently I have a CS large Espada in pieces , a Gayle Bradley and a Para 2 all in pieces thanks to a house or floor that loves to eat screws . If I ever find them I'll put them together otherwise I have a spare blade for a few knives.

 

[BlueSpartan007]

It's definitely not a consistent task, but there are times where I feel I should do it. Probably just for assurance that everything checks out, and they always do. For example, I recently loaned my Tenacious to a friend (talked about in recent post), and as I'd expected, he used it a good amount to really get a feel on whether he liked it or not. Now I didn't ask him about every little task he did, and I trusted he didn't pry anything open or do something unwarranted. But just to feel better about the knife's condition, I decided to take it apart. That knife is a very simple construction though, so it took all but 5 minutes.

 

[Czechmate]

I've taken apart many knives and reassembled them with no issues.

For those that do not want to take apart their folders I'd recommend canned air, an air bulb squeezey-blower-thingy for cleaning PC parts etc (technical terminology), an old tooth brush and a variety of cleaners like windex, rubbing alcohol or wd40 for de-gunking.

Even the Manix with caged ball bearing lock can be cleaned quickly and easily using just the air & toothbrush without taking it apart. :thumbup:

Lube as needed/wanted and you're GTG. FWIW, I run most folders pretty dry as I've found pretty much anything around the pivot can attract pocket lint and debris.

 

[KELAMA]

I've got an air compressor out back that I use to blow out any debris when they get dirty.

I know an air compressor may seem pricey, but you can get a decent one on Amazon for around $100.

I disassemble occasionally, but usually as a last resort. First is to hit with compressor. If it needs more, I'll flush with wd40 (sometimes multiples), then use compressor until dry. If that does not do it, or still feels gritty, then it's coming apart.

^ Air compressors are an invaluable tool, for this hobby. :thumbup:

You can clean any knife with some soap, warm water, air and good oil.

^ :thumbup: Excellent video!


I also agree with Stabman, & Spartan. I don't take apart my knives, unless I absolutely have to!

 

[JPD1998]

^ Air compressors are an invaluable tool, for this hobby. :thumbup:



^ :thumbup: Excellent video!


I also agree with Stabman, & Spartan. I don't take apart my knives, unless I absolutely have to!

I don't like taking them apart either , unless I really have too.
I've had good luck flushing the pivots out with RemOil , it has a cleaner ( smells like naphtha) mixed with a light oil. The cleaner evaporates leaving a little oil behind.
Also those air cans they sell for cleaning electronics works ,if you don't have a compressor.