I'm starting to hear a rattling sound in my ZT301. I watched a video on YouTube several months ago where a guy took his 301 apart. He talked briefly about the tension bar rattling when it's loose. I figure that's exactly what is happening with my knife.
If anyone has experience with this, I'd seriously appreciate any tips. I know the bar sits in grease inside the knife, so I guess I need to re-grease it. Which grease is recommended?
Help! My ZT301 is rattling!
Re: Help! My ZT301 is rattling!
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Re: Help! My ZT301 is rattling!
This video will tell you every thing you need to know about taking your 301 apart. It's easy. I've done it several time. I use lithium grease for the torsion bar. Use a lot. Don't be afraid to use to much. You can send it in to ZT and they will be happy to do it for you. Plus they sharpen it for free. Their warranty service is the best.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4-b39AeiGU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4-b39AeiGU
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Re: Help! My ZT301 is rattling!
I know Kershaw would service it for free, but I'd rather do it myself. I guess I'm just funny that way. As far as sharpening, my Sharpmaker takes care of that.
Re: Help! My ZT301 is rattling!
So the guy in the first video recommends Vaseline.
Is there any reason I shouldn't use Vaseline to grease it up?
Is there any reason I shouldn't use Vaseline to grease it up?
Re: Help! My ZT301 is rattling!
Just keep in mind that Vaseline is flammable.aux80 wrote:So the guy in the first video recommends Vaseline.
Is there any reason I shouldn't use Vaseline to grease it up?
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Re: Help! My ZT301 is rattling!
So are hot Cheetos! Can you believe people still eat them anyway?philco wrote:Just keep in mind that Vaseline is flammable.aux80 wrote:So the guy in the first video recommends Vaseline.
Is there any reason I shouldn't use Vaseline to grease it up?
I'll keep my knife, and my Cheetos, away from any open flames.
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Re: Help! My ZT301 is rattling!
Wish I'd known that when I was younger. There but for the grace of God......philco wrote:Just keep in mind that Vaseline is flammable.aux80 wrote:So the guy in the first video recommends Vaseline.
Is there any reason I shouldn't use Vaseline to grease it up?
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This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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