New PM2 question

[Joelc73]

I bit the bullet and bought a PM2. I really like it a lot. It’s built like a tank!

One question: it’s a little stiff to open and close. Will it break in overtime or is it worth adding a drop of oil to the pivot? It’s not as ‘flicky’ as the videos I see online.

[WilliamMunny]

A little oil can’t hurt but if you have the tools I would loosen the pivot screw maybe 1/8th of a turn on both sides. Repeat until the action is smooth.

Just don’t loosen them so much there is noticeable side to side blade play.

[SaltyCaribbeanDfly]

A little oil can’t hurt but if you have the tools I would loosen the pivot screw maybe 1/8th of a turn on both sides. Repeat until the action is smooth.

Just don’t loosen them so much there is noticeable side to side blade play.

[Joelc73]

Thanks. I cracked one side of the pivot a bit and it helped. I don’t have the Torx screw to get the clip off so I can’t get to the other side.

Does anyone know what size the clip torx are?

[JSumm]

T6 on the clip. T8 on the scales to liners or body screws and T10 on the pivot.

[Joelc73]

T6 on the clip. T8 on the scales to liners or body screws and T10 on the pivot.

Thanks so much!

[CDEP]

The few times I've had an issue getting the pivot action where I want it without blade play on a PM2 I found the culprit is always the body screw nearest the pivot. Make sure to use a good quality T8 Torx bit, loosen it a bit, adjust the pivot until it is where you want the action, then add some blue loctight to the body screw and don't crank it in more than necessary.