Pro tip is loosen the liners. I think thats basic knife maintenance. Always keep the body screws for the scales and or liners loose until your done with the pivot. Dont mean to be an ass. Awesome video, love the new scales. I think its time for me to get some scales for my bugout after over a year of owning it....
@@johnscarborough4746 Hey John, I did not make the scales. I was referring to a Bugout build I did with these scales that I recommended to Zach. Unlocked Composites has a Facebook group where you can ask this question. Travis Mashburn is the man at UC and seems to get back to people pretty quickly!
Every time you use that pivot tool, those probably sell out. They look like they work so great. Those scales look so incredibly awesome. You always seem to find the nicest looking scales. Great video once again Zach!
Really love those scales, they look really sharp. I need to get that pivot tool, I have Parkinson's and I could use any advantage when trying to swap scales on my knives. I am going to order that ASAP.
Thank you for your feedback Kevin! Here is the pivot tool link. Still available luckily!! www.etsy.com/listing/802588665/pivot-alignment-tool-for-axis-lock?click_key=c6d6184e43d429bb33ad718c7ad65b1b79742172%3A802588665&click_sum=c7f8d6f0&ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1&crt=1
@@zachstuff Thanks, I now see the drop down menu on Etsy (didn't see material option on eBay) and I ordered a brass one. I had already made on that works adequately but once I saw this one I had to have it. I also have a method to hold open the axis lock for assembly and disassembly that is really helpful.
Is loctite necessary when replacing the screws, or can I still do without? I'm about to replace the screws on my stock benchmade with some brass/gold coloured ones, also replacing the thumb- stud and adding a backspacer.
On some of these smaller screws it is a good idea if you will be using your knife a lot. If not, a weekly check to make sure they are snug will work. Those scales you are getting sound nice!
@@zachstuffThanks for replying! I'm hoping to get the scales from your recent Bugout video - the basket weave carbon fiber - however it's hard to find, being in the UK. Also trying to find some gold/brass pivot screws but their impossible to find.
@@zachstuff Sorry for the late reply. Been in a stupor. Mine was sticky even after removing the pivot. Disassembled. Honed the washers.. still doesn't flip like 535. What to do?
Rule #3, never use Loctite unless proven necessary. I'd never put it on the scale screws, they are too small and too soft to chance buggering them up because you have to turn too hard to break the Loctite free.
That pivot tool is a must have! It works for a lot of knives not just benchmades! I use it a lot to line up my Hinderer standoffs lol
Pro tip is loosen the liners. I think thats basic knife maintenance. Always keep the body screws for the scales and or liners loose until your done with the pivot. Dont mean to be an ass. Awesome video, love the new scales. I think its time for me to get some scales for my bugout after over a year of owning it....
Hope you like them Zach! It’s one of my favorites that I built. I think they look better in person IMO. Thanks for sharing!
I really dig these scales Scott! Been enjoying them also!
Hey Scott, any chance you'll expand into making scales for the Grip/Mini Grip?
@@johnscarborough4746
Hey John,
I did not make the scales. I was referring to a Bugout build I did with these scales that I recommended to Zach.
Unlocked Composites has a Facebook group where you can ask this question. Travis Mashburn is the man at UC
and seems to get back to people pretty quickly!
How is the handle flex compared to the stock scales ?
Every time you use that pivot tool, those probably sell out. They look like they work so great. Those scales look so incredibly awesome. You always seem to find the nicest looking scales. Great video once again Zach!
The pivot alignment tool has really made these tear downs much easier for sure! Thanks for all the support Monster!
Really love those scales, they look really sharp. I need to get that pivot tool, I have Parkinson's and I could use any advantage when trying to swap scales on my knives. I am going to order that ASAP.
Some really good looking scales! Thanks for sharing Zach!
You’re Welcome! Wait until you see them in person!!!
Cool new scales, and a great takedown and rebuild. Good tips to know for new benchmade owners. Keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.
Great looking scales - and at a great price. Thanks for the review Zach!.
Very nice scales, and the perfect demo on how to go about swapping scales! 👍
Good content.
Unfortunately I don't see the steel pivot tool for sale any longer. You have an extra you want to sell?
Thank you for your feedback Kevin! Here is the pivot tool link. Still available luckily!! www.etsy.com/listing/802588665/pivot-alignment-tool-for-axis-lock?click_key=c6d6184e43d429bb33ad718c7ad65b1b79742172%3A802588665&click_sum=c7f8d6f0&ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1&crt=1
@@zachstuff Thanks, I now see the drop down menu on Etsy (didn't see material option on eBay) and I ordered a brass one. I had already made on that works adequately but once I saw this one I had to have it. I also have a method to hold open the axis lock for assembly and disassembly that is really helpful.
Really like the milling and bias pattern 👌
Im torn i want to get The orange mini bugout and get titanium scales for it. Or the shot show mini presidio
I'm a fan of the shot show mini freek over the mini bugout. Plus it gives you a smidge more grip length!
Great looking upgrade. Great video 👍
Is loctite necessary when replacing the screws, or can I still do without?
I'm about to replace the screws on my stock benchmade with some brass/gold coloured ones, also replacing the thumb- stud and adding a backspacer.
On some of these smaller screws it is a good idea if you will be using your knife a lot. If not, a weekly check to make sure they are snug will work. Those scales you are getting sound nice!
@@zachstuffThanks for replying! I'm hoping to get the scales from your recent Bugout video - the basket weave carbon fiber - however it's hard to find, being in the UK.
Also trying to find some gold/brass pivot screws but their impossible to find.
Oh nice! You’re Welcome! Just reach out to Flytanium directly and see if they can ship to you.
Just ordered a pivot alignment tool! That’s for the tips!!
You’re Welcome!
Looks good! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Zach!!
Welcome C K !
Nice job, looks great!👍
Unlocked composites rocks 👍👍
Looks good on it👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Really cool scales. You should put on a gold backspacer now
That would be a great next addition for this knife! Thank you
Very nice knife modding bud!
Anyone know of a place that sells the back liner that the lock is connected to in a black color?
Haven’t seen anyone selling aftermarket liners. You could always try a light mod to change the color of them.
Awesome dude really cool scales
I need to order me that pivot alignment tool!
It makes everything so much easier!!
OMG I would never try to change scales, I would screw that up. Good job.
Where was the brass bearing?
No bearings on the Bugout. Bronze washers.
@@zachstuff Sorry for the late reply. Been in a stupor. Mine was sticky even after removing the pivot. Disassembled. Honed the washers.. still doesn't flip like 535. What to do?
I dig it
Zach, are those actual CF scales ?
Also Zach, where did you get your work mat?
Yes carbon fiber!! The work mat was from BladeHQ
Whats better for u bugout or bugout mini
I carry the Bugout more than the mini.
Ok👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Pretty cool 😎
Thanks, I like the design to them!
Sweet scales 🙂
Nice scales
Agreed Matt, they did good!
Rule #3, never use Loctite unless proven necessary. I'd never put it on the scale screws, they are too small and too soft to chance buggering them up because you have to turn too hard to break the Loctite free.
Too bad UC hasn’t kept up with demand