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Cold weather
Does the cold affect the release mechanism in these knives? All mine fired good then put them in my gun safe down in basement. It’s not super cold but colder than upstairs. Got them out over weekend to clean and oil and a couple wouldn’t release like before put quick release oil on them helped some but still wouldn’t release all the way every time. Just wondering if the cold weather does this ? Thanks
Re: Cold weather
I would think very cold temps would slow them down. Perhaps the oil got thicker and slowed down their action too?
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SHRINKAGE! common cause of slowing down
Re: Cold weather
I think it’s the oil congealing causing this issue. Using the wrong type of oil can dry out and act like a glue instead of a lubricant.Tom19176 wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2025 10:37 am I would think very cold temps would slow them down. Perhaps the oil got thicker and slowed down their action too?
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Re: Cold weather
heat expands, cold contracts.
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Old age, slowed me down too.
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Re: Cold weather
Everything slow down when it's cold. Let them warm up to room temperature and try again. They should be fine.
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Re: Cold weather
Take your wifes hair dryer and warm one, see what happens.
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I've noticed the same thing on a bunch of knives just recently. I had to move my knives to a different location which is colder and dryer than previously. Now a bunch of the knives won't fully open. Quick release oil helps some but not all.