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ZT 0450 Pivot..stuck!

Tomobedlam

Tomobedlam

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I just received a new ZT 0450 and was going to disassemble it and so forth, spacers came out no problem. The pivot screws however are entirely frozen. I have two torx drivers and there is no way this thing is coming out. I don't know what the issue is exactly but I do not want to strip the screws. Any suggestions? I'm kind of a newbie at this stuff but I'm pretty handy in general and know how to you know, unscrew things...I also know when to stop, and I've stopped until I know more. Lay it on me if you got it.
 
It might be fixed with thread locker.
You need to heat up the screw with torch, soldering iron, or hot water.
If you are not comfortable doing so, do not disassemble the knife.
 
Disaster averted: soldering iron didn't work, bic lighter did. All oiled up and ready to go. Didn't really need it but what the heck, eh?
 
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