Lanyard tube Para 3 (Aftermarket easier?)

[Pcexbird]

I've been looking into titanium hardware for the Para 3 and was wondering...Once I get the factory lanyard tube out is it easier to assemble/disasemble the knife with a titanium lanyard tube in place?

[SG89]

It is if you get a lanyard plug instead of a tube

[Pcexbird]

It is if you get a lanyard plug instead of a tube

So do i need a tool to remove the original tube to replace with a plug? I'm trying to avoid that.

[SG89]

Your hands should be able to pry the handles apart. You can also use soft jawed pliers to remove the lanyard tube or pliers with a folded mousepad between the jaws

[SG89]

The lanyard plug isn’t pressfit like the tube. It just sits in the holes.

[Pcexbird]

The lanyard plug isn’t pressfit like the tube. It just sits in the holes.

Oh nice! Are the aftermarket (flytanium) lanyard tubes like that too?

[SG89]

Sorry I’ve never owned one of those

[Pcexbird]

Sorry I’ve never owned one of those

Does the stock lanyard tube fit into titanium scales, or do I need aftermarket? I know the OEM lanyard tube can be a tad difficult to remove from G10 but once it's out can it be used in titanium scales and removed easily for cleaning etc.

[SG89]

Yes it fits