How to maintain the bushing system balisong

Tools:
A screwdriver with good quality bit
300-500 grit sandpaper or sharpening stone
KPL oil (highly suggested)

Tuning Process:
1.Take the knife apart and take out the bushing.

2.Drag the bushing with proper pressure along the sharpening stone or the sandpaper in a circle, avoid gringing in a singular orientation.

3.Put the bushing back, test the handle play and the swing once you see steel has been taken off the bushing and left trace on the sandstone.

4.Repeat the process untill it has minimal play you want, make sure that when tighten the pivots down all the way but it still have swing and smoothness.

Adding Oil:
One way you can tell if it needs oil is if the sound becomes more sharp and harsh. When it is properly oiled, it will reduce the sound, has more dull sounding and feel more solid.

Get a small drop at the end of the application needle, touch the pivot with it then it will get sucked into the washers by capillary action.

Assemble:
1.Place the bushing into the blade. Take one washer and place it on top of the blade, take the other washer and place it on the bottom.

2.Hold the parts together and slide the handle over them, making sure all the holes line up properly.

3.Take the pivot and press it into the handle. Put a small drop of your favorite oil on top of each washer.

4. You may choose to apply Loctite or Teflon tape to the screw, or nothing at all. Use a small amount of threadlocker applied directly to the screw, or wrap the screw about 4 times in Teflon tape.

5. Tighten the screw all the way down until you get the least play possible. Be careful not to overtighten and strip your screws!

Warm Tips: DO NOT flip your balisong after applying loctite, give it at lease 12 hours to set properly. Suggest applying loctite before you go to bed, so it would set overnight.

Dissemble:
We don't suggest taking pivots apart if you add loctite, cause it may get screws stripped. You may try to squeeze the handles together and loosen the pivot screws, only when it become loosened after flipping.