I just received my Stainless Steel Endura (C10P) and the opening/closing motion is gritty. It feels and sounds like some tiny abrasive particles are stuck in the hinge. I cleaned it (Q-tips & Cloth) and lubed it and it is a bit better.
I have never had this before with a Spydie. Is this peculiar to the Endura SS (maybe a preservative that get applied in the factory?)?
fill your sink up so that you can open and close the knife so that it is fully submerged.I use a little soap and work the action a few times under warter then rinse with hot water then dry and lube
Another suggestion:
Spray pivots with WD 40 then spray with compressed air, then apply lighter fluid or alcohol and spray with compressed air. Oil pivots when finished.
i saturate my knife in oil. way more than i would usually use. then i cycle it and proceed to wash it then i oil it like i would normally and it is fine.
I prefer to clean under warm running water with Simple Green and a toothbrush, rinse well, and blow out with compressed air. Re-oil with your favorite slippery stuff.
I like extra-hot water, a shot of compressed air, then a drip or two of oil. Keeps the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> going for a long, long time! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
