PARAMILITARY 2 question??

spyguy918 · #1

Hi guys ... I am brand new to folders, and recently purchased a bunch of spydercos. One of the knives I purchased was a paramiltary 2.. After looking it over I noticed the blade was really off center and was almost touching one side.
So I tried to adjust to adjust with the screws. On the pivot screws I could loosen one side, but the other side would just keep spinning and would not loosen. Is this normal? Maybe I would need two drivers to make this adjustment??
Thank you for your help.

CrazyKorean13 · #2

Oh man that does not sound good. Could you snap a pic of it? You might need to send it back to the factory.

jalcon · #3

I've had a similar experience with the opposite screw spinning, and yes I had to have two drivers.

timlara · #4

I'm guessing you bought this PM2 on the used market? The only way I could see that happening would be if somebody took it apart and didn't reassemble correctly. If it came from an actual dealer like that, you should definitely send it back! When properly assembled, I don't think the pivot screws can make enough of a difference to make the blade that much off center.

There are also some VERY convincing fake Spydercos out there (sticky thread at top of forum for examples), so if you didn't purchase from a reputable dealer, that is also a possibility.

spyguy918 · #5

I bought it from national knives... It already went back to spyderco.. They sent it back and said the screws were normal. confused. the blade now is perfectly centered.

spyguy918 · #6

jalcon wrote:I've had a similar experience with the opposite screw spinning, and yes I had to have two drivers.

so since they sent it back, the blade was perfectly centered.. I was just worried about the screws in case I have to make any adjustments in the future.

mattman · #7

probably still maintaining the bond of loctite...

two drivers, patience, knowledge required.

Sometimes an appropriate amount of skillfully applied heat is required to soften/release the loctite bond, to avoid stripping the drive engagement portion of the screw, in the event further adjustment is required.