Equipped To Survive Equipped To Survive® Presents
The Survival Forum
Where do you want to go on ETS?

Topic Options
#111606 - 11/06/07 02:26 AM Rattling Axis Lock?
Ors Offline
Namu (Giant Tree)
Addict

Registered: 09/16/05
Posts: 664
Loc: Florida, USA
I noticed that shortly after I got my mini RSK (yellow), that it would make a rattle-y, clicky sound when closed. When the blade is open, the sound stops.

I just started EDCing my full size RSK M2, and today I noticed it is doing the same thing.

I EDCed my mini M2 for a long time, and never any clicking sounds.

Do my locks have problems? confused
_________________________
Ors, MAE, MT-BC
Memento mori
Vulnerant omnes, ultima necat (They all wound, the last kills)

Top
#111609 - 11/06/07 02:39 AM Re: Rattling Axis Lock? [Re: Ors]
raydarkhorse Offline
Addict

Registered: 01/27/07
Posts: 510
Loc: on the road 10-11 months out o...
I noticed the same thing from my sequel, but only when I open or close it slowly. I think it is the lock.
_________________________
Depend on yourself, help those who are not able, and teach those that are.

Top
#111612 - 11/06/07 03:11 AM Re: Rattling Axis Lock? [Re: raydarkhorse]
Paul810 Offline
Veteran

Registered: 03/02/03
Posts: 1428
Loc: NJ, USA
There needs to be a little play in the lock for it to work properly, but it's only a slight back-and-forth play when you move it with your finger(s), all my benchmades have this when closed.

If it clicks and rattles on it's own, I would send it back and have Benchmade look at it. It shouldn't make any kind of noise when you hold it by the handle scales and shake it.


Edit: If you're talking about the click when you open it slightly, that's normal. The design has a natural detent that helps stop the blade from opening in your pocket, so when you open the blade slowly you'll hear two clicks. The first is overcoming the detent, the second is the lock engaging.

Top
#111640 - 11/06/07 01:26 PM Re: Rattling Axis Lock? [Re: Paul810]
fespo276 Offline
Stranger

Registered: 10/19/07
Posts: 4
I don't think its the lock. I think its probably the stop pin (the pin that the back of the blade makes contact with when the blade is open). That pin spins. Put your finger on the stop pin with the knife closed and shake it. Does the rattling stop? This is normal, and beneficial. The pin spins to reduce wear. This way, the blade does not contact the stop pin in the same place every time.

On some Benchmades, the stop pin is fixed in place, and makes no noise. On some others, it spins. Again, normal.

Or, I could be wrong.

Hey. First post!


Edited by fespo276 (11/06/07 01:28 PM)

Top
#111642 - 11/06/07 01:50 PM Re: Rattling Axis Lock? [Re: Ors]
norad45 Offline
Veteran

Registered: 07/01/04
Posts: 1506
Mine has rattled when closed ever since I dropped it. By tightening the torx screws on the handle I was able to get the rattle to stop, but then the knife wouldn't open smoothly. So I put it back the way it was. It doesn't really bother me anymore.

Top
#111643 - 11/06/07 01:53 PM Re: Rattling Axis Lock? [Re: fespo276]
williamlatham Offline
Enthusiast

Registered: 01/12/04
Posts: 265
Loc: Stafford, VA, USA
My mini RSK rattles from time to time. It has to do with the tension in the pivot screw. There is a sweet spot where the blade opens freely (does not bind) and the blade does not rattle. Mine likes to loosen up over time so I am constantly re-tightening it. One of these days I will take it out and put a drop of loctite on it.

Bill

Top
#111669 - 11/06/07 04:22 PM Re: Rattling Axis Lock? [Re: Ors]
Doug_Ritter Offline

Pooh-Bah

Registered: 01/28/01
Posts: 2207
Occasionally the stop pin rattles a tiny bit when you get a tolerance build up. Max hole size combined with min.pin end diameter. This has no adverse effect on the function of the knife. The stop pin is designed to rotate to avoid wear over time.

If it really bothers you, a small drop of blue Loctite will stop your rattling stop pin. Put a drop on a toothpick and then onto the stop pin allowing it to migrate into the hole. It will set up in the hole in the liner and will stop the rattle.
_________________________
Doug Ritter
Editor
Equipped To SurviveŽ
Chairman & Executive Director
Equipped To Survive Foundation
www.KnifeRights.org
www.DougRitter.com

Top
#111749 - 11/06/07 11:48 PM Re: Rattling Axis Lock? [Re: Doug_Ritter]
Stretch Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 11/27/06
Posts: 707
Loc: Alamogordo, NM
This was discussed in some length on another forum specific to knives, and most everyone who fixed it on their own did what Doug suggested. If I can find the thread, I may post a link to it.
_________________________
DON'T BE SCARED
-Stretch

Top
#111927 - 11/08/07 02:05 AM Re: Rattling Axis Lock? [Re: Stretch]
fespo276 Offline
Stranger

Registered: 10/19/07
Posts: 4
Here is a link to a similar thread. Hope links are allowed.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426730

Top



Moderator:  Alan_Romania, Blast, cliff, Hikin_Jim 
November
Su M Tu W Th F Sa
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Who's Online
0 registered (), 459 Guests and 8 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
Aaron_Guinn, israfaceVity, Explorer9, GallenR, Jeebo
5370 Registered Users
Newest Posts
Satellite texting via iPhone, 911 via Pixel
by Ren
11/05/24 03:30 PM
Emergency Toilets for Obese People
by adam2
11/04/24 06:59 PM
For your Halloween enjoyment
by brandtb
10/31/24 01:29 PM
Chronic Wasting Disease, How are people dealing?
by clearwater
10/30/24 05:41 PM
Things I Have Learned About Generators
by roberttheiii
10/29/24 07:32 PM
Gift ideas for a fire station?
by brandtb
10/27/24 12:35 AM
The price of gold
by dougwalkabout
10/20/24 11:51 PM
Man rescued, floating on cooler
by Ren
10/16/24 02:39 PM
Newest Images
Tiny knife / wrench
Handmade knives
2"x2" Glass Signal Mirror, Retroreflective Mesh
Trade School Tool Kit
My Pocket Kit
Glossary
Test

WARNING & DISCLAIMER: SELECT AND USE OUTDOORS AND SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES AT YOUR OWN RISK. Information posted on this forum is not reviewed for accuracy and may not be reliable, use at your own risk. Please review the full WARNING & DISCLAIMER about information on this site.