The "WHY" of the Bushing Pivot?

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FarmerSteve
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I don't know much about pivots, but I really do like how my para 2's glide open. I've never had any problems with blade play, and I use my knives.
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I agree, I'm a stickler for zero side play in my other manufacturers knives, but the PM2 is so awsome I will accept the very slight play on mine.
nullity wrote:Recently I quit worrying about minute blade-play.
If the knife is dependable and the play doesn't affect function, then I can live with it.

Someday I may even be able to tolerate off-center blades... haha. :rolleyes:

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If you can't stand side to side blade play with pivot bushing, this can probably be fixed with (little bit) thicker washers.
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I'm for keeping the pivots employed on the para2 system. There are times that I do like having "controlled" opening knives, but majority of the time, I prefer a more effortless opening [not flicking] I do hope its kept. Variety is the spice of life!
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Just so I totally understand, does my new/as yet delivered, Manix 2 have the same bushing system as my para 2 ? Thanks.
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deep6 wrote:Just so I totally understand, does my new/as yet delivered, Manix 2 have the same bushing system as my para 2 ? Thanks.
Yessir. :)

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Thanks, nullity.
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