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Hello everyone,

I have a few pocket knives that have blades that are difficult to open, and I have a couple of questions regarding this. First, what is the best way to correct this (I assume it's oiling the blade joints)? Second, if my first assumption is correct, what kind of oil do I use? I purchased Rem oil from Walmart this weekend. Is this ok to use? Again, many thanks in advance for any help.

Paul

Thats my favorite knife oil. Just place 2 drops right at the very end of the knife, right where the back spring ends. Open and close the blades a few times and you should see an improvement. If theres any rust or debris on the tang area of the blade, it should be cleaned up a bit, that will also cause the blade to be hard to open.

I'm assuming you have knives that are just "stiff from open to close" because of pivot friction. Some blades have "sharp" kicks at the end of the tang which means that a lot of effort is required to initiate the opening, but once that is overcome, the opening is normal.

I've used jewelers files (among other things) to soften this "sharp kick". For example, on some pen knife blades on EZE openers....the main blade is fine, but the small one is a nail breaker.

J

Old or new knives sometimes I run across this problem I try flushing out the knife when the blades are about half way open, I use a silicon base product call Kel Sometimes grime and grit get built up on the pivot points, around the springs and liners this can cause what I call dragging If this is the case using the Kel and working the blades will help flush this out and then take some canned air and blow it out this also helps with drying too When I am satisfied I'll take a drop or two of oil at the pivot points of the blades and work the blade a few times and then use a old clean worn out t-shirt and wipe down real good Hope this helps

Sometimes I flush the knife while fully open with WD-40 and work it a few times and this helps get the build up removed. Then I put some oil on the knife. I've been using mineral oil for years and never had rust so far. The Rem oil is great too. I have use the Singer sewing machine oil. It is clear and works good.

i keep a can a singer sewing machine oil. its easy to use and theres not much mess.

Thanks for all the advice...will give that a try. I used some Rem oil this past weekend, and that seems to help. Will look around for the silicon.

You can call Ben Gray at Pocket Knife World and he usually has some Kel Silicon Spray if not go to your local Wal-Mart and get a can of Jig-A-Loo back around the Auto Section of the store not 100% Silicon but it does work with the flushing Orange and White can I believe

You might check out CRC's Heavy Duty Silicone lubricant (red/white can) in any Wal-Mart auto department. Large 11oz can for less than $2. Great protectant too.