Griptilian washers

ncindians

• February 14, 2016 04:30

Hey guys. I was looking to replace my washers on my large griptilian. Benchmade wont send them out and I didn't want to send the knife in. There are several online retailers that sell phosphor bronze washers. Only problem is I have no idea what size the washers in the grip are. Is there anyone that knows the specs of the washers for a large gripilian? I would love to just order some online and replace them myself. Thanks

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  shanty

  • February 14, 2016 04:37

  Have you called Benchmade for the size/specs of the washers, I dont know if they will tell you but this would be a start.
  
  You might Private Message Keyman and others that have taken apart their knives, they may have sizing info. Or take your washer to a hardware supplier and see if its a standard size. Just thoughts...good luck. Let us know how you went.

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  po

  • February 14, 2016 06:13

  Why do you want to replace them?
  
  I've never heard of them wearing out...

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  billhammer

  • February 14, 2016 13:53

  Take one of the washers to Ace Hardware compare it to ones they sell

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  fastjan

  • February 14, 2016 15:38

  If you are located in the USA, you might want to just have Benchmade do it. I have had them replace a bunch...mostly because I couldn't find the exact replacements. The ones I replaced were the old nylon or plastic washers. The knives came back fast and any worn parts were also addressed.
  
  I've never had to replace a phosphor/bronze washer. If they just look worn to you, slide them around on some black sandpaper and they will be smooth and shiny as new. I can't remember the grit size I used. Just buy a multi-pack and use the grit that seems to do the job.

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  redwood25

  • February 14, 2016 18:31

  I wouldn't worry about sending it in. I've done it a dozen times, or so. They'll go over the knife completely, replace, clean, lube, and sharpen it up. It'll return to you as good as new in a pretty short time. Top notch customer service.

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  mobilefirelord

  • February 15, 2016 01:54

  If you are concerned about surface being a bit rough on washer, I would recommend to place it on water resistant 1000 and 2000 sandpaper, and use finger tip to make a 1.2 to 3.4 inch circle to smooth out the washer.
  
  
  If you have decided to disassemble and you lost it, then I will do what Bill Hammer has suggested.

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  Will451

  • October 16, 2018 01:04

  My grip full size came without a washer on one side 

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