.Got my new Techno and...

[RobDigi]

First time on the forum.
Just got my new Techno...like it a lot.
I saw all the videos its pretty much what I expected,
I like the size, weight, good looks!!
The detente is strong but I've already begun to adjust my grip and am finding it easier to open,
slowly or with a quick thumb flip.

The only thing I have a question about is the frame lock,
I never had one before so please excuse my ignorance..
where the lock face meets the tang looks good about 40% like its suppose too,
but when I disengage the lock it makes a little squeak sound ( reminds of that annoying sound brakes can make on a car )
.. and I noticed that it has already made a significant mark on the tang.
Is this normal ? will it eventually wear into a smoother engagement or would a little lubricating help.

[RobDigi]

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[Razzle]

Normal. No lube, that will make matters worse.

Keep that interface CLEAN....as in sparkly clean and degreased with alcohol. It'll break in nicely.

If it keeps making a racket, you can "paint" that portion of the blade tang (lock bar/tang interface) with a little graphite from a pencil, or the black from a Sharpie marker. A little of either will be just enough of a "dry lube".......eventually, with use, the squeak will stop on it's own, generally.

My year old Cruwear Millie still squeals at me every once in awhile.

[Doc Dan]

How does it fit your hand? I have fairly large hands and I wonder how it will fit mine. This is why I have not bought one as I have not been able to hold one.

[hoimin]

Congrats RobDigi, and welcome to the forum! You've got an excellent little tank of a knife there.

The titanium on the lockbar is softer than the steel on the tang, so you won't hurt the knife steel. Cycle it a few dozen times and it'll probably work its way to an equilibrium. Razzle's advice is good.

How does it fit your hand? I have fairly large hands and I wonder how it will fit mine. This is why I have not bought one as I have not been able to hold one.

The Techno's handle is similar in dimensions to the PM2 (handle thickness and width), just shorter. It's about the same grip length as a DF2. It might end up being a three-finger grip for you, in which case a lanyard would help. My hands are small-medium and I could get a full grip on it, but I rarely ever held it that way in use. The Techno is perfectly shaped for riding a finger along the spine, with the thumb to the side.

Here's a link to a thread on BF: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... mpressions
Comparison photos to PM2 in the OP; in hand shots in page 2.

[palonej]

NO LUBE!!!! It will make matters MUCH worse!!!
The squeak should stop after playing with it for a while. I would just take a pencil and 'color' the part of the blade that comes in contact with the lock face......that will stop it immediately!!
Good luck with that little tank!! Great knife!
Welcome!
Joe

[RadioactiveSpyder]

Hi, welcome to the forum! I've had the lock squeak on some of my knives and found two things helped a bit: first, when the blade is open and lock engaged, gently push the lockbar further in gently. It may move in slightly and "break" in a bit more properly. I also give the blade a few gentle spine whacks when it's open like this to flatten any small nub making the squeak. Secondly, all the squeakers stopped squeaking after repeated use. I believe it's just a natural breaking in period for some percentage of RIL locks. Hope that helps, Radioactive :)

[RobDigi]

Thanks for all your replies!!
I got it... NO LUBE...lol
@ Dan. I have a S/M hand short stubby fingers but I get several good angles
on the handle and I can open it and close it one handed.
I suspect a guy with larger hands would have to have some nimble fingers to be comfortable with this knife.
But the Techno is so pretty...I would want it even if I hand to use two hands...its just a very cool piece!