CRKT Pilar - Time to upgrade to bronze washers!

[@markus7391]

hello, can you tell me the dimensions of the washer? diameter, hole and thickness? Thanks and greetings from Germany Markus

[@CoyoteEDC]

Just measured for you friend - Diameter - 9.4mm, Hole - 5.3mm, Thickness - 0.6mm Hope this helps! Thank you for watching!

[@yousuflockhat2003]

What washer size did you use ?

[@kaizen5023]

I got some for my Pilar but they were too thick... I need to buy a better set. Yours look like they run nice and smooth.

[@jimmylarge1148]

He tell dimension of washers in a come t above this one from a German dude

[@DeRock401]

How come you can tighten your pivot all the way down and it isn’t stiff. When I tighten mine it doesn’t open anymore When I loosen it, it becomes off centered.

[@CoyoteEDC]

Could be just manufacturing tolerances.

[@christopher8187]

What size are the Bronze Phosphorous bushing please?

[@judahwitmer1333]

The d shaped hole is on the lock side not the carbon fiber side

[@coctailer]

Did you notice a big improvement in the action?

[@CoyoteEDC]

To be honest, not at all. More of a "feel good" replacement, than something necessary.

[@BladeBanter]

Reach me on Email or Instagram if you might be interested in the pass around group.

[@pajammajoe5961]

Was there a problem with the nylon washers?

[@CoyoteEDC]

None at all 😂

[@DersNoNem]

Never knew hot water can loosen up the threadlock. I have some trouble unscrewing my pivot screw. Idk if it's red or lots of blue threadlock. Will it still work for red one in hot water?

[@CoyoteEDC]

I don't think I have ever seen red in a knife. It may not get hot enough for that.

[@DeRock401]

Everytime I try to remove the screws on the Pilar both sides turn. I tried the hot water method didn’t work. Sucks cuz I just got some flytanium scales for it and now I can’t get the scales off.

[@CoyoteEDC]

Thats a hard case. Is your show side of the knife a plain pivot? I know mine is, that makes it hard to grasp on anything without causing permanent damage to the pivot. Sorry man!

[@franzong]

Which screws? The pivot or the body screws? If it's the body screws, just use another torx head on the other side to hold it in place so you can loosen the other side

[@DeRock401]

@@franzong body screws and that didn't work. I've ordered 2 more pilars and same thing they won't come out. Both sides just spin. I gave up.

[@night5738]

@@DeRock401 they’re free spinning screws, so both sides needs to be locked in place, so put the screw driver on one side that you want to take off and a torx wrench on the other side to stop the screw from freely spinning like that and it’ll just break free

[@DeRock401]

@@night5738 I’ve tried this. I bought 3 more pilars and they all have the same problem. Shitty crkt Chinese products

[@joshuajacob6402]

From my experience, I never liked Tuff Glide lubrication. It always got gritty after a couple of open and closes even after cleaning the knife. KPL or Daiwa reel oil. Those really improve the action. Give them a shot if you are interested. You wont regret it!

[@CoyoteEDC]

I use KPL or tuff glide, usually whichever is closest when I am re-assembling a knife. Really depends also, Tuff Glide is thinner but runs a bit more when first applied. Thanks for watching.

[@PapaSmurfx93]

He said “Fuck your shit, nope”

[@joshuajacob6402]

@@PapaSmurfx93 Lol. Sure lets go with that.

[@daddy_omeng]

Hi there Just want to ask if pilar and piet have the same size of bushings? Thanks in advance 👍

[@CoyoteEDC]

Sadly I do not have the post for comparison

[@N3wbMa5t3r]

My Pilar (Micarta/D2 - thumb hole) has bronze washers and even after taking it apart, cleaning and polishing the washers/internals, and living it up, it's still a pretty crummy action. 🥱

[@eugenestump111]

Good video

[@sarahvanmattson4806]

I definitely stripped a screw trying to get that pivot out. Any suggestions on how to get a stripped screw out of the handle? I’ve tried a few different methods with no luck.

[@CoyoteEDC]

Was it the pivot screw? If you are able to get it back in, it may be just wiser to leave it alone and still have a functional knife. I doubt CRKT sells spares for these, and finding a match may require you buy a new, cheaper model pilar to swap out with.

[@sarahvanmattson4806]

@@CoyoteEDC Gtocha, thanks for getting back on that!

[@chefboiarby304]

You might be able to dremel in a slot to make it an improvised flathead, but it only works if the screw head has enough material and sticks out enough from the scales to avoid scratching the scales.

[@joshuajacob6402]

I stripped out a screw on this knife and if you go on CRKT's website they send you parts you need at no cost.

[@joshuajacob6402]

@@chefboiarby304 Right on. That's exactly what I did and it worked.

[@freedomring6364]

The place you got the washes are sold out, hopefully they will have more soon.

[@chipfukmaster5928]

Amazon sells bronze washers...

[@Handcarved]

what about Brass washer?? i have only

[@alwaisman8501]

Do you think there is anyway to upgrade to bearings?

[@CoyoteEDC]

Not that I know of. that would probably involve more work than I am willing to do. Thanks for watching!

[@Layson169]

Do they work on the crkt pilar large as well?

[@CoyoteEDC]

Unfortunately I don't have that one to test it out. The thickness would probably be fine, I am not sure if the diameter of the pivot is compatible though. My gut tells me probably not. Thanks for watching!

[@shaunharrison9618]

Will these work in the Pilar Large?

[@CoyoteEDC]

I don't have the large version, so I am not sure. Sorry!

[@tariqkamil7853]

Will these fit the pilar large d2

[@CoyoteEDC]

I don't have the Large Pilar, so I can't say for sure. Sorry!

[@nebulamask81]

How hot do you need to get the water to help loosen threadlocker? Just dunk the thing in boiling water?

[@CoyoteEDC]

I usually microwave a mug of water for three minutes, then dip the knife in and swirl it around until the heat makes the knife too hot to handle. That usually does it.

[@neszero]

Man, how do you flick the Pilar open like that?? Maybe I’m a noob, but I can’t find a hand position that makes it viable Edit: I was putting pressure on the blade lock section. Repositioned that finger and got it to flick smooth!

[@CoyoteEDC]

Yeah I was about to say, try resting your back fingers on the pocket clip instead of the lock bar. That way there is no pressure holding the blade in.

[@Zordy21]

I personally can only reverse flick it. Cannot for the life of me even get a grip with my thumb

[@Noswar]

Can you use any washer size? I want to swap out a set of better washers from another knife.

[@CoyoteEDC]

You probably could so long as the inner diameter fits the Pilar.

[@macnitro902]

No anything to thick wont work i have some 0.8mm bronze washers and they are to think

[@KarlRadekBonk]

This is super helpful. Is the action any better?

[@CoyoteEDC]

To be honest, it is very similar, I would not be able to tell the difference. Maybe in the long term the durability will be better! Thanks for watching.

[@OsamaBinDarrel]

Mine was easily flickable straight out the box .

[@chrishenning8829]

Bronze washers with a bit of fluorinated grease is definitely smoother.

[@vr6trooper]

Just bought a Pilar on sale on Amazon and I can’t get any of the screws off. Sent it back but bought a Squid in the mean time and still can’t get any screws off. It’s insane. I know these are cheap knifes but wtf 😂. Never had and issue with any of my knives but these cheap ass $25 ones I can’t get to clean smh😂😂

[@CoyoteEDC]

Had that issue with a Squid. Loctited pivot, and it was a spinning pivot. So never will be able to take it apart to swap scales.

[@vr6trooper]

@@CoyoteEDC so my squid pivot is loose lol. I scrolled your comments and saw the water trick and that did not work. I have some weha bits coming in the mail tomorrow but now I’m just bummed this my hardest knife to open. I’ll probably send them both back. By any chance can you recommend me something this small maybe not as cheap but something fidget friendly? I actually thought the pilar would be more fidget friendly and even after the videos that I saw online it didn’t really seem like it was super fidget friendly .

[@TheTuneAce]

Wait... Titanium frame-lock + carbon fiber scale + upgraded blade steel = teflon washers? C'mon bruh

[@freedomring6364]

Mine has d2 steel blade

[@chrishenning8829]

Same. Blade HQ model. 🤘

[@P43LO70]

I bought a clone from China and came with ball bearings. 😅😅😅

[@CoyoteEDC]

UPGRADE!

[@Montblanc1986]

Teflon is better

[@mtn-endeavors67]

I hate how you say that

[@CoyoteEDC]

Me too!

[@neszero]

That’s how it’s pronounced tho

[@microwavegommmm916]

How do you pronounce it? Pie-lar? Pillar? Whatever it is, it's wrong