Dumb knife question

[MDS]

I recently picked up a CRKT M16. Using the Carson flipper, it's difficult to open the blade w/out a flick of the wrist. Should I just "break it in" and it will loosen? I'm afraid if I turn the torx screw too much to loosen it. The srcew could come out and be lost.

 

[azsixshooter]

I'd leave the screw alone. The knife on my Leatherman Wave 2004 doesn't "flick" open like a switchblade, but as long as it can be opened with one hand, that's all that matters.

Unless it's really bad or you are planning to be in a movie and look "cool" opening your knife like a switchblade.

 

[Mainah]

Don't try to "flick" it open. Just practice using the knob on the blade. CKRT makes knives, including different version of the M-16, with a spring loaded assist feature. The spring kicks in after you open the blade by about 25%.

They're pretty cool, but you still need to be comfortable with getting it open with your thumb.

I've had the old version of the M-16 for years, it's cut tons of rope, wire, and cardboard. Nice knife.

 

[FirstFreedom]

It should loosen over time - it was designed to flip open easily. But a small wrist flick is always a help. If you put some dry lube on the mechanism, that would help too.

 

[The Tourist]

I agree. Let the knife loosen over time, if it does. Don't keep banging it open. That activity wears on the liner lock. It even wears on knives with a lock-back. Bad juju.

As for lube, I recommend Tuff-Glide. It's a lube, obviously, but it also has anti-corrosion properties. That's a good factor for the sweaty insides of a pocket in the dead of a muggy summer.

If speed is a factor, and you're not a LEO, buy an Emerson with The Wave feature.

 

[MDS]

Thanks for the assist. I never had one of these, and fiqured it just kinda flipped open. I appreciate the guidance.

 

[rugerfreak]

I set the tension on the pivot screw after I Loc-tite it down---have done this numerous times without any problems----just make sure you use the non-permenant Loc-tite.