Replace your washers
Tools you will need:
(2) T8 Star Bit Screwdrivers
1 set of needle nose tweezers
Step 1: Use both T8 drivers to unscrew the pivot screw. Once the screw is removed, push the pivot barrel out.
Tip: pulling down on the lock will relieve pressure and make pushing the pivot barrel easier.
Step 2: Remove the blade and both washers. Make sure to check inside of the liners or on the blade for any remaining washer. There should be two.
Step 3: Place the pivot barrel back into the handle so it protrudes slightly into the liner. You will need to position the new washer over the pivot barrel and align the washer hole so the barrel slides through.
Step 4: Once the washer has been placed onto the pivot barrel, pull the barrel out enough to leave room for the blade to be inserted back inside the handle. Make sure the washer is still on the pivot barrel before re installing the blade.
Step 5: Pull down on the lock and align the blade hole over the pivot barrel. Push the pivot barrel through the blade hole once aligned.
CAUTION: The blade is extremely sharp. Please cover cutting edge with tape, or wear gloves to prevent injury.
Step 6: Push pivot barrel back out slightly, leaving enough room to slide the remaining washer in and align over the pivot barrel.
Step 7: Once the remaining washer is aligned over to pivot barrel, push the barrel through the washer.
Tip: The pivot barrel will not push all the way through if the washer is not correctly aligned. Make sure you cannot see any bronze color showing around the edges. Sometimes, turning the pivot barrel will correct alignment issues and help get the pivot barrel through easier.
Step 8: Place the pivot screw back into the barrel and tighten. Use both T8 screwdrivers to tighten firmly. Once tightened, gradually loosen the screw until the blade deployment is smooth and there is no side to side blade play.
- We are happy to replace the washers for you, please email us to schedule replacement.
(2) T8 Star Bit Screwdrivers
1 set of needle nose tweezers
Step 1: Use both T8 drivers to unscrew the pivot screw. Once the screw is removed, push the pivot barrel out.
Tip: pulling down on the lock will relieve pressure and make pushing the pivot barrel easier.
Step 2: Remove the blade and both washers. Make sure to check inside of the liners or on the blade for any remaining washer. There should be two.
Step 3: Place the pivot barrel back into the handle so it protrudes slightly into the liner. You will need to position the new washer over the pivot barrel and align the washer hole so the barrel slides through.
Step 4: Once the washer has been placed onto the pivot barrel, pull the barrel out enough to leave room for the blade to be inserted back inside the handle. Make sure the washer is still on the pivot barrel before re installing the blade.
Step 5: Pull down on the lock and align the blade hole over the pivot barrel. Push the pivot barrel through the blade hole once aligned.
CAUTION: The blade is extremely sharp. Please cover cutting edge with tape, or wear gloves to prevent injury.
Step 6: Push pivot barrel back out slightly, leaving enough room to slide the remaining washer in and align over the pivot barrel.
Step 7: Once the remaining washer is aligned over to pivot barrel, push the barrel through the washer.
Tip: The pivot barrel will not push all the way through if the washer is not correctly aligned. Make sure you cannot see any bronze color showing around the edges. Sometimes, turning the pivot barrel will correct alignment issues and help get the pivot barrel through easier.
Step 8: Place the pivot screw back into the barrel and tighten. Use both T8 screwdrivers to tighten firmly. Once tightened, gradually loosen the screw until the blade deployment is smooth and there is no side to side blade play.
- We are happy to replace the washers for you, please email us to schedule replacement.