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Posted: 4/8/2005 7:09:59 AM EDT
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Don't know if this has been discussed prior to this post. I generally don't get into the knives forum unless I'm shopping (you guys helped me decide to get a SOG SEAL Pup) or I messed something up (like now). I have a Benchmade Auto. To put it simply, I took it in the water and since then it seems like it doesn't open with the same amount of force as it used to. I don't know if it's gunked up or if the "spring" has lost tension or something. ot sure if it's even a problem caused from being in the water, but it happened after going in so... Anyone have any suggestions? I haven't tooled around with it yet.... figured I'd ask some people with a little more experience with all things sharp. |
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No offense, But DO NOT EVER TAKE IT APART!!!! You have a lifetime warranty. Use it. Send them $5 and the knife with a note of the problem. They will fix it to like new and return it to you. If you disassemble it, you void the warranty. I have several Benchmades and have used the factory service many times. You will not be disappointed. They will even sharpen it for you. Voiding the warranty would be a real big mistake. Be sure to lube and use some type of water displacing type oils whenever you use a folder around water, afterwards. They will last a lifetime. |
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Civilians are permitted to own automatic knives in many states. Make suire you live in one of them. Don't use the Post Office. If I remember correctly, automatic knives may not be mailed interstate. Use a carrier like DHL, FedEx, UPS. Remember to insure. The G.I. "issue" could be a problem, since you are not supposed to have "liberated" government property. Check you knife to see if if has any distinguishing marks that could raise a red flag. Good luck. |
| I've had a couple of Benchmades, 2 Mini reflexes and a AFO. When I got the 2nd Mini Reflex it was very slow to open, I put a couple of drops of oil on the pivot and opened it a few times and it was like another knife. My best friend carries a AFO on the job as a fire fighter and has gotten his wet several times, he keeps it oiled and hasn't had any problems with it. Benchmade is serious about their policies on selling/warrenty for the autos so be carefull. |
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