Tune up for a 9 year old LCC

[BamBam45]

Hi all-
Just got my hands on a 11/2000 build Microtech Lightfoot LCC. Is there a suggested maintenance for the D/A type knife. I assume clean it up and lube the right areas with the right lube. Anything I need to look for or be careful with, Thanks.

 

[yoda4561]

If you disassemble it there's a small part or two that's part of the DA mechanism that will fall out and disappear if you aren't careful. If not disassembling, just clean it out and give the bolster area a nice heavy shot of lube, and then just soak up the excess with a paper towel.

 

[BamBam45]

Thanks for the quick reply yoda. Would you suggest the total disassembly for thoroughness or is the clean out and lube adequate? I am mechanically inclined so the two little parts for the D/A mechanism: 1) do they fall into the knife, or 2) were you referring to them having a tendency to get lost because of their size? Thanks again.

 

[samhain73]

The LCC has many tiny parts. If you take it apart, fire it 1st, and then take it apart over a towel or something. Safe than sorry!

 

[BamBam45]

Thanks samhain. Is there a LCC schematic anywhere on line?

 

[yoda4561]

Thanks for the quick reply yoda. Would you suggest the total disassembly for thoroughness or is the clean out and lube adequate? I am mechanically inclined so the two little parts for the D/A mechanism: 1) do they fall into the knife, or 2) were you referring to them having a tendency to get lost because of their size? Thanks again.

I used to be very touchy feely with my knife cleaning. I'd dissasemble down to parts and then clean and lube and reassemble. These days though I've come to the conclusion that it's usually more hassle than it's worth. As for the small parts, it's been a while. I recall it being the sear that allows for the automatic action, it's a loose fit and isn't fastened in place by anything when the knife is taken apart, so if you take it apart and aren't careful it can fall out unexpectedly and go on an adventure under your fridge. A schematic shouldn't be needed, once the blade is fired nothing is under tension, and there's only a couple parts to mess with that only fit together one way.