Great video Kevin! The amount of precision, and machining that went into this design is pretty amazing when you stop and think about it! Thanks for bringing this light
Should be fine as it looks like it was properly anodized. The aluminum oxide layer that is grown when anodizing is MUCH harder than even the blade steel would be. In fact aluminum oxide is used very commonly as an abrasive in belt sanders and grinders.
Great video Kevin! The amount of precision, and machining that went into this design is pretty amazing when you stop and think about it! Thanks for bringing this light
Great channel man! I just got the Hogue X5 Blue Edition. I expected a little more, but like it none the less! Subbed!
KC-Good clarification. Thanks for opening the knife to see the action.
Thanks Kevin! This helped me address the blade play in my Hogue X5.
Great info, now I can get over the urge to take mine apart!
Thanks for the clarification Kevin:)
Any concerns about wear with the steel blade against the milled aluminum surfaces?
Not really remember Hogue has used this method for quite a long time now so its fairly time tested and proven
Should be fine as it looks like it was properly anodized. The aluminum oxide layer that is grown when anodizing is MUCH harder than even the blade steel would be. In fact aluminum oxide is used very commonly as an abrasive in belt sanders and grinders.
I can't for the life of me break loose my pivot screws. They must bathe them in loctite. Did you have any troubles with that Kevin?
Aaron Baldwin I didn't have a problem but did you try a blow dryer or heat gun just take it easy if you use a heat gun
Kevin cleary Thanks for the advice! Blow dryer did the trick perfectly.
Nice