I have just started to collect knives, about 1 year ago, and i found this video very very helpful. yes it may seem like basic info to the seasoned collector, but it is very very handy to the beginners/intermediates. tried this with one of my knives and it really does help a whole heck of a lot. the only difference is i used rem oil instead haha, and it worked beautifully
I absolutely love the way the blade looks... I've never really been into knives that much but the way this knife looks and judging by it's (seemingly) fantastic build quality and attractive price, I might just get this and start getting into knives. Thank you for posting this video Jeff, I wouldn't've ever known the knife existed without this video.
2 things i noticed from your outtakes vid thatll help alot if you do this a bunch. a spent 22 casing to keep the washers in place while you line up everything before you put the screws back in, and, polish those washers with that paper too, it makes it just a tiny bit smoother. great vid man. i always enjoy seeing what you throw on here.
Awesome video! I just recently bought a Buck Vantage Force Pro, and it has kinda bad blade centering, but gets too stiff to use the flipper if you adjust the pivot screw enough to align it right. This might be the fix I was looking for! Thanks for the great video, as always, Jeff! :D
Do you have any tips on how to improve the action / clean a Victorinox knife or any other knife that can’t be taken apart like one of these? I personally have a Swiss Champ and Classic that I want to clean but I find it difficult to clean in the crevices of the knife.
Would you recommend doing the sanding/polishing on the pivot area of the liners on a Bugout? I just got a 535-3 but I don't want to ruin the liners or the blade play. Thanks!
I'd love to get some of that EDCi, but it's been out of stock for 3-4 months with no light at the end of that tunnel. Time for alternatives, because it doesn't matter how great it is if no one can get it
its more of a user issue, I can and have used both tip up and tip down knives with and without flippers all perfectly fine, but some people ahve more specific needs than myself, and or pet peeves, lol...
What about a knife that can't be taken apart? It's an older knife that's fixed with pins that can't be taken out. I've tried using silicone oil but it's still tough to open and close smoothly. The main problem is the lock back mechanism which is so tight, you either need to use both hands or pliers to get it pushed in far enough to be able to collapse the knife.
One of my Co-workers asked me to sharpen his knife the other day since i have gotten the reputation as "the knife guy" at work. It was as dull as the back side of a butter knife! ( Frost cutlery, and still had the factory edge on it ). after putting a shaving sharp edge on it, I got bored, so i took it apart, polished the inside of the frame, and the blade and the bronze bushings with my strop, with black and green. It went from a two hand opener, to almost as smooth as my benchmade 940 Osborne
Next time try to find fine sandpaper about the same thickness as the washers, make Yourself washers from that and put it together with some oil. After opening about 50 times take apart, clean and put together with normal washers! Works better as You don't scratch the parts You don't need to. Nice vid.
Question: you had the Flitz right there in the video, why did you not polish the pivot areas with it after smoothing them with the 1000 grit. Would not this have made the action that much smoothar?
my kershaw blur has been feeling a bit sluggish, did this and holy hell. thank you. on the other hand i now know there is a chunk in my liner lock which sucks, but ive had this knife a few years and have yet to even notice it so oh well.
What do you do with an old grandpa style knife you cannot take apart. I have one the the spring is so strong you cannot open it without a helper. can I weaken the spring somehow?
Iv been watching your channel now for about a year I really enjoy all you4 videos I was wondering what you recommend for an edc knife nothing to expensive but decent for my buck I carry my 40 cal everyday but would be nice to have a decent knife for everyday use as well thanks again jeff for yoir great videos and time
Very good tips that you give :), BTW you can polish where the detent ball meets the blade(the path of the detent ball), that would also improve the smoothness.
I'm thinking of buying a chinese "hinderer xm-18" replica as a EDC. What's your take on "fake" knives? Are they worth the really affordable price? Do you have any experiance with "fake" knife? thanks.
Nice vid. I also polished the washers(dont think you mentioned doing that) . I used a piece of leather with some compound and rub them on (used it on all the metal in the end). Removes very little metal, and polishes them up nicely, Far as the tools go i'd stay away from the Kobalt (lowes). They have not performed as well as the husky (home depot) screw drivers. Kobalts have broken much easier, never seated as well or been as comfortable.
Service announcement: Be super careful with oiling framelocks. Even the slightest amount on the lockface can make your lock stick horribly and freak you out. I suggest oiling it when its disassembled and then removing the excess. You need very little.
Those are teflon washers, they're pretty smooth already but the problem with them is that they compress over time. Now if they were bronze phosphorus washers I'm sure he would have polished them.
Neither Scharade (polished vs. the good factory one) have nearly the smoothness in the close. Is this due to the AXIS lock or the quality of the knife? Can liner locks drop that smoothly?
Great video. Also, I think Im finally going to break down and get a benchmade. Ive had a few spidercos so if I hate the benchmades I know where I can go back to. But this video has inspired me to do a few knives and also make a quality knife even better. Thanks
Good idea. I have a S&W version of this knife and it is surprisingly good for the cost. All made in China by Taylor Brands. TB can be hit or miss but I've had good luck with most.
I've had an issue in the past with a framelock not engaging after adjusting the pivot tensions on a knife, where am I going wrong? Is there a secret to centering a blade against it's framelock?
Auto Zone sells a fine grit assortment pack, in which you get a a little sheet of 1000, 1500, 2000 (you actually get two 2000 grit papers, I don't know why), and a 2500 grit paper. It cost like $3 if I remember correctly. Pair that with a strop, and you've got insane shaving edges, and/or smooth actions.
I only have 2 knifes (kershaw leek & shuffle) and I want to do this but I don't want or need that much oil. can I use some other other oil like marvels Mystery Oil or maybe even transmission oil?
Well done. All of the China-built import knives I have could benefit from this, even the Spydercos. One exception is the wonderful Ontario Rat2, smoothest action ever.
Cool vid, just an add since this knife didn't have bronze washers, when I do sebenzas or such, I use my stropblock to smooth out those washers, but only as much as needed, if you go to far, you'll have to take some off the pivot to get it back in spec. Thx for all the great vids Jeff, later.
Jeff, you always show random knives in these instructional vids (like the Schrades) that I want to see you review and then you never do. Drives me nuts but I love ya...
I might have to try this with some of my g10 and or steel handled knives but my ripple is smooth as hell. Also my Sanremu operates like your benchmade out of box, Just wish it was bigger.
WD40 works good to get the crap out on knives you cant take apart. The ones you can take apart clean them with alcohol to remove any residue and you can get some brass washers to replace the teflon ones. I got some from a knife supply site didnt pay much for them and they work great. I use a teflon lubricant made by dupont on my knives it works great.
I use a strop on mine because I don't want to remove metal and mess up the tolerances even though I know that is a very exaggerated problem that will never happen
I have had that knife an just like most folders with tephlon pivot bushings the plastic tephlon deforms and then knife has play that can't be tightened out do you know of any knives under $50 that have bronze pivot bushings or bearing pivot ( just metal instead of junkie plastic) can't find very much info online any suggestions PLEASE
Nanchi often, I replace the cheap plastic bushings with Phosphor Bronze. I keep a supply of various sizes and a micrometer to ensure I use the right size and thickness. Occasionally, I find the surfaces are not truly parallel between the blade and liner sides. The plastic helps keep the sloppy fit functional. If I feel motivated enough, I will smooth the unevenness to allow the Phosphor Bronze bushings to work better. Otherwise, the blade will have uneven tension as it opens or closes. The plastic bushings gives enough to hide the uneven finish.
Jeff, congrats to your girlfriend, man! Very happy that you finally found someone worth mentioning to your youtube family! :) Would love to see her one day!
I have just started to collect knives, about 1 year ago, and i found this video very very helpful. yes it may seem like basic info to the seasoned collector, but it is very very handy to the beginners/intermediates. tried this with one of my knives and it really does help a whole heck of a lot. the only difference is i used rem oil instead haha, and it worked beautifully
I absolutely love the way the blade looks... I've never really been into knives that much but the way this knife looks and judging by it's (seemingly) fantastic build quality and attractive price, I might just get this and start getting into knives. Thank you for posting this video Jeff, I wouldn't've ever known the knife existed without this video.
2 things i noticed from your outtakes vid thatll help alot if you do this a bunch. a spent 22 casing to keep the washers in place while you line up everything before you put the screws back in, and, polish those washers with that paper too, it makes it just a tiny bit smoother. great vid man. i always enjoy seeing what you throw on here.
Awesome video! I just recently bought a Buck Vantage Force Pro, and it has kinda bad blade centering, but gets too stiff to use the flipper if you adjust the pivot screw enough to align it right.
This might be the fix I was looking for!
Thanks for the great video, as always, Jeff! :D
Do you have any tips on how to improve the action / clean a Victorinox knife or any other knife that can’t be taken apart like one of these? I personally have a Swiss Champ and Classic that I want to clean but I find it difficult to clean in the crevices of the knife.
Would you recommend doing the sanding/polishing on the pivot area of the liners on a Bugout? I just got a 535-3 but I don't want to ruin the liners or the blade play. Thanks!
How do you feel about the buck knives
I hate that no one has answered you in 7 years. Have you tried any out
@@theknifeconnection9571 I completely forgot about this comment Fuck I was 14!
Lol that's amazing. Hope you got many knives since
I know this is 7 years old but buck knifes are really good
I have an 836 folding and it’s amazing. Very easy to sharpen and perfect for hunting
I'd love to get some of that EDCi, but it's been out of stock for 3-4 months with no light at the end of that tunnel. Time for alternatives, because it doesn't matter how great it is if no one can get it
its more of a user issue, I can and have used both tip up and tip down knives with and without flippers all perfectly fine, but some people ahve more specific needs than myself, and or pet peeves, lol...
What about a knife that can't be taken apart? It's an older knife that's fixed with pins that can't be taken out. I've tried using silicone oil but it's still tough to open and close smoothly. The main problem is the lock back mechanism which is so tight, you either need to use both hands or pliers to get it pushed in far enough to be able to collapse the knife.
Only advice I know is to leave the knife in a half open position lo loosen the lock. May not be enough 🤷🏽♂️
One of my Co-workers asked me to sharpen his knife the other day since i have gotten the reputation as "the knife guy" at work. It was as dull as the back side of a butter knife! ( Frost cutlery, and still had the factory edge on it ). after putting a shaving sharp edge on it, I got bored, so i took it apart, polished the inside of the frame, and the blade and the bronze bushings with my strop, with black and green. It went from a two hand opener, to almost as smooth as my benchmade 940 Osborne
I currently use 3 in 1 and I literally just ordered a 1/2 oz bottle of tuf-glide. Which works better in your opinion?
Would it be possible to do this on the CRKT Ripple? I know you have one so I just thought I'd ask.
Fantastic Video, really informative. Did this to my CQC7 after watching and the results are outstanding, couldn't be more happy with how it came out.
Next time try to find fine sandpaper about the same thickness as the washers, make Yourself washers from that and put it together with some oil. After opening about 50 times take apart, clean and put together with normal washers! Works better as You don't scratch the parts You don't need to. Nice vid.
Love the videos on sharpening and general knife care/modification. Thanks man.
Question: you had the Flitz right there in the video, why did you not polish the pivot areas with it after smoothing them with the 1000 grit. Would not this have made the action that much smoothar?
my kershaw blur has been feeling a bit sluggish, did this and holy hell. thank you. on the other hand i now know there is a chunk in my liner lock which sucks, but ive had this knife a few years and have yet to even notice it so oh well.
Where did you pick those knifes up from Jeff?
What do you do with an old grandpa style knife you cannot take apart. I have one the the spring is so strong you cannot open it without a helper. can I weaken the spring somehow?
Sorry if I missed it but what’s the oil you’re using?
Iv been watching your channel now for about a year I really enjoy all you4 videos I was wondering what you recommend for an edc knife nothing to expensive but decent for my buck I carry my 40 cal everyday but would be nice to have a decent knife for everyday use as well thanks again jeff for yoir great videos and time
Can you use a folding knife as a throwing knife?
I love my HK (Benchmade) Nitro Bliz knives but I have a couple that are gunked up. What can I just soak them in?
Tuf Glide
Very good tips that you give :), BTW you can polish where the detent ball meets the blade(the path of the detent ball), that would also improve the smoothness.
hey friend, can the paper be replaced with another type of paper?
I'm thinking of buying a chinese "hinderer xm-18" replica as a EDC.
What's your take on "fake" knives?
Are they worth the really affordable price?
Do you have any experiance with "fake" knife?
thanks.
Nice vid. I also polished the washers(dont think you mentioned doing that) . I used a piece of leather with some compound and rub them on (used it on all the metal in the end). Removes very little metal, and polishes them up nicely,
Far as the tools go i'd stay away from the Kobalt (lowes). They have not performed as well as the husky (home depot) screw drivers. Kobalts have broken much easier, never seated as well or been as comfortable.
Hey Jeff, can I use WD40 for the lubricant? I have a Spyderco Persistence that I wan't to do this on
she just watches vids like many people she doesnt make them, its not a fake account...
Holy shit. Good job Jeff. Shes pretty.
Service announcement: Be super careful with oiling framelocks. Even the slightest amount on the lockface can make your lock stick horribly and freak you out. I suggest oiling it when its disassembled and then removing the excess. You need very little.
i think shrade made one of the first knifes i ever had, an old timer.
That knife looks great.
Those are teflon washers, they're pretty smooth already but the problem with them is that they compress over time. Now if they were bronze phosphorus washers I'm sure he would have polished them.
"Unsupported video format" That's just fantastic
Neither Scharade (polished vs. the good factory one) have nearly the smoothness in the close. Is this due to the AXIS lock or the quality of the knife? Can liner locks drop that smoothly?
No they cant because of the detent rubbing the blade as it closes. Can be made smoother but will never drop like an axis lock knife does
Great video. Also, I think Im finally going to break down and get a benchmade. Ive had a few spidercos so if I hate the benchmades I know where I can go back to. But this video has inspired me to do a few knives and also make a quality knife even better. Thanks
Is ballistol an ok lube for blades? Thats what i use.
Good idea. I have a S&W version of this knife and it is surprisingly good for the cost. All made in China by Taylor Brands. TB can be hit or miss but I've had good luck with most.
I've had an issue in the past with a framelock not engaging after adjusting the pivot tensions on a knife, where am I going wrong? Is there a secret to centering a blade against it's framelock?
you cna throw anythgin with a point, but the shock and impact WILL damsge the lock and knife
Hi, I've read on many forums that nano-oil is better than tuff-glide. What do you think?
yes but if you want a cheap easily found lubricant get 3 in 1 il instead or rem oil from walmart both are better and still dirt cheap
Auto Zone sells a fine grit assortment pack, in which you get a a little sheet of 1000, 1500, 2000 (you actually get two 2000 grit papers, I don't know why), and a 2500 grit paper. It cost like $3 if I remember correctly. Pair that with a strop, and you've got insane shaving edges, and/or smooth actions.
Jeff, it works even better using a gun grease, not as "messy", and it lasts longer than oil. I use 'SNO' Universal gun grease.
I only have 2 knifes (kershaw leek & shuffle) and I want to do this but I don't want or need that much oil. can I use some other other oil like marvels Mystery Oil or maybe even transmission oil?
Singer sewing machine oil or any light oil will work.
I usually use just regular 3in1 oil. Always worked great for me.
Use crunched up salt and vinegar chips in pickle juice, works amazingly!
Well done. All of the China-built import knives I have could benefit from this, even the Spydercos. One exception is the wonderful Ontario Rat2, smoothest action ever.
nice, i was 9 i saved up and bought it, my grandpa and dad rocked them so i wanted one so bad.
I like these DIY videos. Keep it up!
my knife has g10 handall and no liner would i just smooth out the blade
Would the process be exactly the same for G10 scales?
New to the knife collecting thing.Great vid.
I have some old timers for review soon, its tons of peoples 1st knives...
Great idea. I'm gonna try this soon on some blades.
Cool vid, just an add since this knife didn't have bronze washers, when I do sebenzas or such, I use my stropblock to smooth out those washers, but only as much as needed, if you go to far, you'll have to take some off the pivot to get it back in spec.
Thx for all the great vids Jeff, later.
Is there a link for that edci knife cleaner stuff. I googled it but I can't find anything
what a funky looking knife, I wish they made it in a drop point.
Nice Jeff. I was just cleaning my boker smoothie while watching this. Similar technique same results. Smoooooth :-)
When you said "We be cleanin yo." It reminded me of NoodlesTheCat! LOL That dude CRACKS ME UP!!!
Sand the floor Danielson!! Wax on wax off...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
First time on this channel. Like it! Lol though... was thinking “overbuilt” and you said it 3 seconds later. Great minds think alike. ;-)
I like Rorke Denver's quote a folding knife is a broken knife
crickets its night time when I filmed this
what model are the shrades please bro?
shes gorgeous ;)
Awesome video. I hesitate to do the same on my SOG and Kershaw spring assisted knives I fear to break them.
Jeff, you always show random knives in these instructional vids (like the Schrades) that I want to see you review and then you never do. Drives me nuts but I love ya...
I might have to try this with some of my g10 and or steel handled knives but my ripple is smooth as hell. Also my Sanremu operates like your benchmade out of box, Just wish it was bigger.
just keeping it clean and oiled properly
what about using a polishing wheel on a dremel and polishing compound?
Nick Shumar takes off material too fast.
were do you buy the knifes?
Why not polish the washers too?
my lawman is gumed up thanks for making this vid
"This thing is a BEAST! My hand hurts from just holding it..." that's what she said...
Not sure if i want to wait for better quality, or just watch it like this.
what about 2k and 3k grit wet/dry papers?
I am having a hard time trying to determine what screwdriver I need. I have a Benchmark Adamas.
Don't know if you're still looking since this comment is pretty old, but you need a torx bit set.
worked like a charm on my crkt pilar, thanks
Where did get the knife
didnt know how to do this, thanks for the great video man :)
what kind of schrade is that?
WD40 works good to get the crap out on knives you cant take apart. The ones you can take apart clean them with alcohol to remove any residue and you can get some brass washers to replace the teflon ones. I got some from a knife supply site didnt pay much for them and they work great. I use a teflon lubricant made by dupont on my knives it works great.
Work on G10 handles?? Thanks.
Can you do a video on how to clean traditional knifes
what kinda schrade knife is that?
hey the lock on my knife broke is there anyway to fix it?
I use a strop on mine because I don't want to remove metal and mess up the tolerances even though I know that is a very exaggerated problem that will never happen
more info coming
I need to do this with all my knives.
One of the heads small torx got stripped. Now I am not sure what to do.
Same happened to me today. I took the screws to my local hardware store and got a replacement. It' was only $0.37.
@@stephenlott6968 On my knife the screw head is counter sunk. I found a guy on TH-cam that has a knife service and paid him to fix it.
Why would you want to clean it before smoothing it out with a sand paper? :)
would silicone lube work good
Trust me, if you ever changed a diaper you'd remember. I don't recommend it. BTW, what's your opinion of just plain old mineral oil?
Think I might get one of those knifes. Like over built things.
I have had that knife an just like most folders with tephlon pivot bushings the plastic tephlon deforms and then knife has play that can't be tightened out do you know of any knives under $50 that have bronze pivot bushings or bearing pivot ( just metal instead of junkie plastic)
can't find very much info online any suggestions PLEASE
Nanchi often, I replace the cheap plastic bushings with Phosphor Bronze. I keep a supply of various sizes and a micrometer to ensure I use the right size and thickness. Occasionally, I find the surfaces are not truly parallel between the blade and liner sides. The plastic helps keep the sloppy fit functional. If I feel motivated enough, I will smooth the unevenness to allow the Phosphor Bronze bushings to work better. Otherwise, the blade will have uneven tension as it opens or closes. The plastic bushings gives enough to hide the uneven finish.
crkt hootenanny and many other crkt knives have ikbs ball bearings and they are affordable and super smooth!
Nanchi Knives outdoor edge divide has ball bearings
My Buck knife is very hard to close... The lock is very difficult to unlock with my fingers making it dangerous to close.
Hey... Hey Jeff, psst psst... Nice knife!
Jeff, congrats to your girlfriend, man! Very happy that you finally found someone worth mentioning to your youtube family! :) Would love to see her one day!
Lol love the intro Jeff