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myFORUMalt alts
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.03.04 00:31:00 -
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Hello all, I have a knife. Its a really nice kershaw knife with lever assist and a whip it out and it makes a cool noise and is just an awesome knife. I took this knife to Iraq and it has never failed me, you could say i love this knife. So i finally bought a set of precision tools so i could take things like my computer/tv/other small things apart and i decided, hey lets take my knife apart and clean it. get the sand and grit out of it. So I wash it, put it back together and now its tight as a mudder fudder. It doesn't move well at all. I tried loosening the main pivot point to no avail, still tight. Is there some kind of knife grease or lube i need to put on it.
What can i do to restore my knife to its former great fly out of its lock greatness.
here is a pick of my knife http://www.proguidedirect.com/Kershaw-Leek-Serrated-Knife-LMS.html
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Sidus Isaacs
Center for Advanced Studies Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.03.04 00:41:00 -
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tried olive oil? |
Sturmwolke
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Posted - 2012.03.04 01:15:00 -
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lightly dab with WD40 ... it prevent it from rusting if you keep it up every once in a while. I even use it for extra kitchen knifes under long term storage. |
Micheal Dietrich
Standards and Practices
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Posted - 2012.03.04 02:05:00 -
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That looks like a more expensive version of my plastic daily user. Just gotta work on that pivot a little more. It's hard getting the sweet spot. I used to be able to grab mine and flick my wrist to get the blade out but I tightened it up too much as well and now I'm just letting it loosen on its own over time. |
EnslaverOfMinmatar
BRAPELILLE MACRO BOT MINERS
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Posted - 2012.03.05 00:26:00 -
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Throw it away and get a fixed knife, at least 1/4" thick Every EVE player must read this http://www.eveonline.com/background/potw/default.asp?cid=29-01-07 or uninstall and DIAF |
W1rlW1nd
The Scope Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.03.05 00:38:00 -
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Put the sand and grit back in. |
Kehro Urgus
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Posted - 2012.03.05 01:15:00 -
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Sturmwolke wrote:lightly dab with WD40 ... it prevent it from rusting if you keep it up every once in a while. I even use it for extra kitchen knifes under long term storage.
I seriously hope you wash them thuroughly before using them. WD-40 is very toxic. I hear voices and they don't like you very much! |
Useful Alt
Pator Tech School Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2012.03.05 02:34:00 -
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go over www.knifeforums.com or www.bladeforums.com for that kind of question ;) |
Sturmwolke
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Posted - 2012.03.05 04:19:00 -
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Kehro Urgus wrote:I seriously hope you wash them thuroughly before using them. WD-40 is very toxic.
Minor toxicity yes, nothing to get excited about though. It'll wash off after after a few wash cycle.
Love the stuff. Used to spray it liberally on the exposed mountings for my mountain bike years back. When I sold it off, the guy couldn't believe the bike was a few years old, it was that shiny and well kept.
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Kehro Urgus
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Posted - 2012.03.05 04:55:00 -
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Sturmwolke wrote:Kehro Urgus wrote:I seriously hope you wash them thuroughly before using them. WD-40 is very toxic. Minor toxicity yes, nothing to get excited about though. It'll wash off after after a few wash cycle. Love the stuff. Used to spray it liberally on the exposed mountings for my mountain bike years back. When I sold it off, the guy couldn't believe the bike was a few years old, it was that shiny and well kept.
Mineral oil would be a much safer bet in the kitchen. You can drink a gallon of it and just get a nasty case of the *****. I hear voices and they don't like you very much! |
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Micheal Dietrich
Standards and Practices
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Posted - 2012.03.05 06:27:00 -
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Sturmwolke wrote:Kehro Urgus wrote:I seriously hope you wash them thuroughly before using them. WD-40 is very toxic. Minor toxicity yes, nothing to get excited about though. It'll wash off after after a few wash cycle. Love the stuff. Used to spray it liberally on the exposed mountings for my mountain bike years back. When I sold it off, the guy couldn't believe the bike was a few years old, it was that shiny and well kept.
I use it for catfish bait |
NeoShocker
Interstellar eXodus BricK sQuAD.
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Posted - 2012.03.05 07:55:00 -
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Dunno about those kind of knife, but I uses this in the kitchen. |
rodyas
Tie Fighters Inc
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Posted - 2012.03.05 09:30:00 -
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I had the same problem years ago, Some Wd-40 solved it. Was pretty loose though afterwards. Also might try graphite on it too. disorientating |
Squidgey
Perkone Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.03.05 16:30:00 -
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OP: You obviously just over tightened it.
If the screws are loosened and then just want to fall out, some blue (or even red, but you need heat to take them out again) loctite and then tighten them to wherever your knife feels like it should. |
myFORUMalt alts
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.03.06 00:29:00 -
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Squidgey wrote:OP: You obviously just over tightened it.
If the screws are loosened and then just want to fall out, some blue (or even red, but you need heat to take them out again) loctite and then tighten them to wherever your knife feels like it should.
I think i noted above that i loosened the main pivot. The screws are not too tight. Its a function of friction. That is why i asked if there is a specific knife lube. I Yes, I complain about things I don't like. |
Gibbo3771
AQUILA INC 0ccupational Hazzard
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Posted - 2012.03.06 11:11:00 -
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Pull it back apart, take any built up oil/grease out if you used WD40.
On the pivot mechanical part, put some Finish Line Dry lube on it. Its about -ú4 for a 150ml bottle and its designed for moving parts on a mountain bike, such as chain and front mech.
If it keeps those parts moving smooth and squeak free it should work for most things.
Do not use WD40 to keep moving parts moving smooth, WD40 is a degreaser as well as a libe. Using WD40 on moving parts will just result in built up grime and stop it working all together. You are only supposed to use WD40 to loosen up parts an then you are supposed to clean it and properly lube it, using WD40 on stored metal however is fine. I have had my bike out in the rain for 7 days without using it, just coated it in GT85, same as WD40 except its not a degreser..not a lick of rust but as soon as I start using it, rust will occur very quick cause of the Gt85.
Basically WD40 just puts a thin layer of protective coating over the metal so water runs off, thats it.
Again, use a lube. Not a degreaser Everytime you dont like my comments/posts the terrorists win and your a disgrace to your country. |
Jhagiti Tyran
Muppet Ninja's Ninja Unicorns with Huge Horns
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Posted - 2012.03.07 18:42:00 -
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If you are going to get it sandy/dirty a lot use a good quality graphite lube. Oil based lubes will mix with hard particles and act like a grinding paste. Graphite lube should stay in place longer too. |
myFORUMalt alts
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.03.07 22:55:00 -
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Jhagiti Tyran wrote:If you are going to get it sandy/dirty a lot use a good quality graphite lube. Oil based lubes will mix with hard particles and act like a grinding paste. Graphite lube should stay in place longer too.
Lots of votes for graphite. graphite it is. thanks everyone
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