Para 3 LW CPM-15V Clip Reversal?

[Omak1]

I just purchased a new Para 3 LW in 15V. I'm left-handed and tried to remove the screw holding down the wire clip. The screw won't loosen it just spins and the other side is just a smooth head. Other than sending it in to Spyderco is there something I can try to loosen the screw? I have a heat gun and a soldering iron but don't want to cause any damage.

Alan in Omak, WA

[Jumpin'Spyder]

I had the same issue with my beloved k390 Urban. Probably a matter of threadlocker, I solved applying a hot solder tip to the screw head till heating it, when Loctite melted...unscrewed all without any problem. Don't worry about damaging, just apply the solder the right time (about 30-40 seconds, probably less)

[8th_Note]

I just purchased a new Para 3 LW in 15V. I'm left-handed and tried to remove the screw holding down the wire clip. The screw won't loosen it just spins and the other side is just a smooth head. Other than sending it in to Spyderco is there something I can try to loosen the screw? I have a heat gun and a soldering iron but don't want to cause any damage.

Alan in Omak, WA

I find that it helps to get the barrel in a bind. Try putting a very thin screwdriver between the scales near the barrel, and press the handle down on the edge of a desk while you loosen the torx screw. Often just that little bit resistance will be enough to break the screw loose from the barrel

[Omak1]

Jumpin Spyder, 8th Note

Thank you both.

I'll try to jam the barrel first and if that doesn't work out I'll try my soldering iron

Alan in Omak, WA



































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[Omak1]

I tried both suggestions of putting the barrel nut in a bind and also heating the torx screw with my soldering iron tip. No bueno.

I sent the knife in for warranty service to reverse the clip. Too bad they could have had barrel nut with a torx head or in a "D" shape like the Endura.

It's sorta goes against my grain to pay $160 for a knife and then almost another $20 for shipping and insurance to reverse the pocket clip so I can carry my knife.

[Pacu0420]

I tried both suggestions of putting the barrel nut in a bind and also heating the torx screw with my soldering iron tip. No bueno.

I sent the knife in for warranty service to reverse the clip. Too bad they could have had barrel nut with a torx head or in a "D" shape like the Endura.

It's sorta goes against my grain to pay $160 for a knife and then almost another $20 for shipping and insurance to reverse the pocket clip so I can carry my knife.

I am having the same issue with the same knife. I would like to get a set of AWT scales and a deep carry clip for it, but can't dissasemble the knife. I'm going to try the soldering iron method and see if that works. I really don't want to have to send it in just for a stuck screw.

[Rezimus]

I sent the knife in for warranty service to reverse the clip. Too bad they could have had barrel nut with a torx head or in a "D" shape like the Endura.

Has Sal or anyone from Spyderco addressed why they keep the stock clip tip down after all these years? I havnt done a study but get the feeling 90% of people reverse it immediately upon arrival while sweating to make sure they dont strip the loctited t6.w