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I just acquired one of these 3.5" "assault vehicles" (Woo-Hoo!). However, the frame lock is almost impossible to move to the left to fold back up (Boo-Hoo)! Really takes some force to do so, and the other XM-18's I've handled are "buttery smooth" in closing. Is this just a break-in thing or perhaps a hidden problem? I know the seller changed the scale for me - might I have to loosen those screws? I've played slightly with the pivot screw but that didn't help.
Also, I'm still a little confused on changing the scale myself. I've read some procedures on the forum and I think there's even a YouTube vid on how to do it. Do I need the spanner tool even if I'm just replacing the scale on one side? I'm literally afraid to try anything until I check with you more experienced guys first.
Thanks for the opinions / advice in advance. This is an awesome knife. I understand it now that I own one.
Also, I'm still a little confused on changing the scale myself. I've read some procedures on the forum and I think there's even a YouTube vid on how to do it. Do I need the spanner tool even if I'm just replacing the scale on one side? I'm literally afraid to try anything until I check with you more experienced guys first.
Thanks for the opinions / advice in advance. This is an awesome knife. I understand it now that I own one.