Stiff Buttons...

TESSA3 · Post by **TESSA3** » Mon Jun 03, 2002 8:33 pm

Hello All. I posted a similar request on the old
forum, but no response, I"ll
try again. I have two Fish
picklocks, the pushbuttons
are very, very stiff, any
suggestions as to unstiffen
them please ?...
Cheers
TESSA3

slappy / psychoticsumo · Tue Jun 04, 2002 12:44 am

my 9 in acryllic was so stiff it left a big dent in my thumb, but i kept playing with it and put a few drops of oil and now its all good

the spotlight kid · Post by **the spotlight kid** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 9:10 am

Hi Tessa,I have bought seven fish so far and have been lucky in that they all work perfectly.I remember reading on one of the forums that someone else had same problem as you and they found there was a large amount of polish stuck inside the fish that had hardened.They found that extensive cleaning with W.D.40 removed it.Finish off by soaking in 3in1 oil.Should do the trick.Good luck and Cheers the spotlight kid.

TESSA3 · Post by **TESSA3** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 5:21 pm

Thanx for the info, but when
you say soak the knife in
oil, do you mean the whole
of it ?, if so, will that
have any bad effects on the
handles?
TESSA3

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 6:03 pm

A Dremel with a felt point loaded with polishing compound pushed into
the hole in the blade will help, but procede slowly it's easy to over-do
it and end up with a "hair trigger". Also as soon as the blade feels even
a little warm dip it in water. It's possible to build up heat to the point it hurts the temper of the blade if you really do this "with feeling".
Lacking a Dremel and polishing compound [Jeweler's rouge, white rouge
etc.] super fine sand paper [600 grit] rolled in a cylinder and twisted
in the hole will also work but check your progress very frequently.
Flush out the hole every time you check. Also trying different types of
grease or oil sometimes make a big difference.

Post by **jim d,** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 6:17 pm

Vagrant,

With all of your mechanical experience and expertise I see you as a potential knifemaker. Have you ever given it a try?

Jim

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 6:38 pm

For several years I made custom knives [mostly fixed blade]. I made them by stock removal [grinding]. I had just started to try forging when
a bleeding ulcer nearly killed me. While I was recovering I more or less by accident got into Switchblades and haven't had spare time for much of
anything else. The only thing I actually got forged was some fish-hooks.
(It seemed like a challenge and required several different operations].

obiwan40 · Post by **obiwan40** » Thu Jun 06, 2002 1:20 am

I had this same problem with a black nine inch once. I had to work the knife with a pair of pliers for about a half an hour haven't had a problem with it since. Oh if you try this use a thick cloth or sturdy leather on between the jaws of the pliers and the knife so you don't scratch the knife. I hope this helps. Oh by the way Tiny wanted to replace the knife for me but when I read his e-mail the next day I already had it fixed. Tinys Awesome

komodo · Post by **komodo** » Thu Jun 06, 2002 11:44 am

Tessa
I had the same problem, and posted on the AKC forum how I fixed it. WD40,WD40,WD40! It took about half a large can for each knife, but was worth it, and easy to do! Spray in through the safety slit, around the button, and anywhere there is a gap between the scale and the liner. SPRAY A LOT! It's going to get messy, a lot of gunk comes out. Try pushing the button in and out while you're spraying to help break up the gunk. Don't forget to spray inside the liner by the locking pin that holds the blade in the closed position, and work the button at the same time. Also slide the safety back and forth and spray, spray, spray! You will be amazed at how much gunk comes out of the knife! When you're finished, just wipe off the excess WD40 and you're done! The WD40 doesn't harm the scales at all. (mine are both Blonde and Dark horn, and I haven't had any problem)
Hope this helps

John[/b]

TESSA3 · Post by **TESSA3** » Thu Jun 06, 2002 5:27 pm

Mr Komodo and all,
I wish to Thank you so very
much for your good advise.
I will buy a can of WD40
and try what you have suggested.
Cheers.
TESSA3

Greyblade · Post by **Greyblade** » Thu Jun 06, 2002 5:48 pm

TESSA,

Stiff opening knife? Stop carrying the knife in the same pocket that you carry your Viagra. Simple.

TESSA3 · Post by **TESSA3** » Thu Jun 06, 2002 8:44 pm

Mr Greyblade.
Heavens forbid. I dont...!
TESSA3

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Fri Jun 07, 2002 9:28 am

That makes them pop open by themselves, but they don't want to close.

Doofus Emeritus · Post by **Doofus Emeritus** » Fri Jun 07, 2002 2:12 pm

Gent's,

I use my 25 cm stag fish to cut my Viagra in half. That way I can walk around half-cocked, ooops!

Best Regards,

Bonz