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Spring Assisted Knives – Care & Maintenance

Many people believe that spring assisted knives and switchblades are one and the same thing; which is entirely false. A switchblade is automatic which means that with a push of the button, the blade immediately pops up with the release of a spring that operates along with the push of the button.

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Spring Assisted Knives – Care & Maintenance

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  1. Spring Assisted Knives – Care & Maintenance Many people believe that spring assisted knives and switchblades are one and the same thing; which is entirely false. A switchblade is automatic which means that with a push of the button, the blade immediately pops up with the release of a spring that operates along with the push of the button. Due to this ‘automatic opening' feature, this knife has been outlawed in many American states. As compared to switchblades, spring assisted knives do have a different opening mechanism: by pushing the opening button it is not possible to open the blade immediately. The button is designed to start the opening mechanism of the spring assisted knife which requires the user to fully open the knife with his/her hand. Now, I assume that since you are reading the article, you are here to get some essential tips for the care and maintenance of your spring assisted knife. There are 4 simple steps to follow: 1. Step One: Cleaning

  2. You ought to clean your knife regularly by keeping it free from dust and debris. With regard to spring assisted knives, one of the most crucial areas to clean is the pivot area. For the effective cleaning of your knife, you can also use a cotton swab and compressed air which will help you in hitting all the right spots. Refrain from disassembling the knife for cleaning purposes. 2. Step Two: Lubing There are two types of lubricants for knife maintenance: dry and wet. As compared to wet lubricants, dry lubricants are dust-repellant and easier to apply. However, dry lubricants are costlier than wet lubricants. For effective lubing, you ought to put a tiny drop on the spine, pivot point, and both sides of the blade. Open and close the knife a couple of times. Also, make sure to wipe off all excess oil with a piece of cloth. 3. Step Three: Sharpening You ought to regularly sharpen your knife so that the knife blade does not become dull. Use a good quality sharpening set for this purpose. 4. Step Four: Screws All the screws of your spring assisted knife do need to be regularly adjusted as well. Make sure to use the appropriate screwdrivers for this purpose. Lastly, keep in mind that it does not matter whether you’re set of spring assisted knives are made of stainless steel or not; the carbon inside the knives blades can still rust. Also, remember that all parts of your knife are susceptible to rust; therefore, always make sure to clean all parts of the knife and not only the blade.

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