How To Apply Loctite | Balisong Maintenance Tips

Are you screws falling out? It may be time to apply some Loctite. But, what is Loctite and how do you use it? In this video, Lucas teaches us all the ins and outs about Loctite. Prefer to read this tutorial? See our "How To Apply Loctite" blog post here: www.squidindustries.co/blogs/...
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Videos mentioned:
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Products mentioned in the video:
Triton Balisong (Butterfly Knife Trainer)
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Balisong Maintenance Kit (T10 Torx Driver, 243 Loctite, Hoppe's No. 9 Oil)
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Premium Balisong Maintenance Kit (w/ KPL)
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KPL Knife Pivot Lube
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[@snowhusk]

A few days ago I got back into flipping (I only know the basic open, quick draw and latch drop so far, but excited to learn more) and the spinning pivots on my cheap replica of the 42 drove me crazy this day. I also need a thread locker for my other knife (an otf where vibration from opening loosened one screw over a week), super glad to hear you guys have tips for spinning pivots too! What a great find your videos (and products when I'll be able to afford them) are!

[@Adam_Wilde]

I was just learning about the best way to use loctite in a knife screw, not necessarily a Balisong, but hey, this worked. Thanks!

[@stonwall9065]

Thanks Lucas. I'm snagging a Mako this week. Going to throw in a maintenance kit and maybe some teal titaniums!

[@WheremahDinhner]

1:57 true Asian right there🤙🤙

[@squaller9254]

😂😂😂exactly what I thought

[@mandothemight]

😂

[@balihub1877]

Yay Lucas ❤️

[@Snma_sector321]

Also you can have a drop of it go inside the pivot and tighten the screw, but make sure it’s not too tight, check if the handle swings freely but secure, so when the loctite hardens it will stay perfect. And then wait 24 hours and then add Lubricant , now you are ready to flip!!.

[@ashkurdin]

Alternatively you can apply that drop to the bottom of a thread in the pivot, this won't make thread locker holding too tight so you cannot unscrew without any damage

[@zachstuff]

Always fun to do maintenance! Cool you sell the kits on your site!

[@PatientZeroBalisong]

Awesome video man! Higher end balis I don’t have loctite in but I may give it a shot

[@naomisherman1]

Thanks Lucas 😃

[@Blackbeardthebestop]

This vid was very useful just got a nabalis vulp and one of the screws kept un tightening way to often

[@Kanee346]

U guys make amazing balisong

[@anthonyvasquez3016]

Straight up thank god he mentioned they came already with that stuff on them. I was already gonna take them off and put that on

[@realer1554]

Thank you! :)

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Good stuff

[@JS-ed2hg]

I think I'm going to use the blue on my balisong knives. I prefer pinned although if not done correctly we all know the problems that can occur. But all of my butterfly knives have the good old screws you have to continually adjust except for the higher end ones like the Benchmade I have that doesn't seem to loosen up with frequent use as much.

[@hecc3540]

Thanks!

[@W_Cube]

Can i use gun oil in the pivots?

[@FrenchBalisongRyder]

Do you apply oil after the 24h or just after apply loctite please..?

[@jaimeeshim8139]

the squibba himself!!

[@dxh7842]

Do you still have ti mod mako in stock?

[@FrenchBalisongRyder]

What do you think about teflon tape…?

[@atmanh7432]

What do i have to do when after i put the krake raken clone apart and i put the dirty things in water to clean it and as soon as i assembled it the sounds of the krake raken is gone the sound is so loud

[@HanNguyen-mw1cw]

Do I apply Loctite to my zen pins? Because my zen pins keep on falling out

[@froggygamezz4923]

I bought your maintenance kit and I. Kinda having trouble opening the bottle pls help me

[@Meme-id6my]

how do i know if i should let it dry for either like 12 hours or 24 hours

[@gromkour5341]

What happens if I tighten it too much and left it to set for 12 hours. Can I still adjust it?

[@the_h_man_human1342]

It can’t be tight if it’s a liquid

[@DjSzpaku]

Alright maybe its stupid question but is there any way to disassemble such a bali later?

[@quakenow6484]

ofc. simply break the loctite.

[@seesamsose]

My Triton has a little bit play after i dropped it. What can i do to fix it?

[@SquidIndustriesco]

check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqDRh2Wloa6raM0

[@shanoobs8383]

Is it bad my squiddy b didn’t come pre locktite? The screw fell out in 2 days

[@Jethrine]

Lucas which lubricant is better hopps 9 or kpl

[@SquidIndustriesco]

They both should do the trick but KPL was designed specially for knives

[@lakim1200]

Yooo Lucas

[@wellifailed392]

I'm buying my first balinsong, and I want to know if 242 works as well

[@jotarokujo4161]

When tf did I let you out, and you can punch through teeth stronger than diamond, why you need a knife?

[@Vivus_offic]

@@jotarokujo4161 wtf are you talking about

[@samuryebread1065]

@@Vivus_offic probably an anime reference

[@destroymanthe3rd]

Does anyone know an alternative than loctite?

[@tozzman5478]

What about loctite 271 does that work ?

[@MoneyIVI]

I have a cheap balisong cause I just started flipping. I loctited it but now there’s a lot of play to the handle. How do I get the screw out once it’s loctited to reapply it?

[@MoneyIVI]

I’ve been flipping it for about 3 days and it’s cheap threadlocker that came with the knife

[@kodixclan5670]

My blue liquid got on my squidi and its nto coming off help

[@lewisvo7214]

oh my gosh LUCAS SO CUTE

[@druntindrew]

sir this is a wendys

[@TurtLKiller]

Big men

[@Doge0123]

How often should you do this with an balisong?

[@DemonTime27546]

every time your balisong screws get loose, or weekly (what I do)

[@daddydankmemes6260]

I received my Squiddy b yesterday without any loctite. The screws fell out literally the first day i had it.

[@its_noek939]

Same i can’t find mine

[@clue8481]

You get loctite in a maintenance kit smh also buy squiddy b hardware then

[@ssaammii]

So is this maintenance recommended every month or so if I flip it frequently? Or is the timing more spaced out

[@SquidIndustriesco]

We recommend to reapply loctite whenever you disassemble your balisong or if you ever find that your screws are coming out too quickly.

[@marctilla7467]

what do i do if the loctite is too tight and doesn’t flip very well?

[@decent.flipper473]

Oil it

[@spoky-ej2ww]

My lock tire won’t come out of the tube

[@blazepurplehaze696]

Weird question , if i want to use oil for the pivots can i use rubbick's cube oil or its not ok for the knife?

[@Clanps]

depends, if its a water base lubricant then it will dry up. preferably use an oil based lubricant. Most oil based lubes will work just fine

[@mortimermouse3086]

I wouldn't use rubik's cube lube on a metal knife, since the lubes are made for plastic to plastic, or plastic to metal contact. I use rubik's cube lube on my squiddy and it makes an INSANE difference. Hoppes or KPL just gums up the plastic parts while rubik's cube lube makes it smoother. I use lubicle one.

[@cubeninja1881]

@@mortimermouse3086 lmao I was thinking the same Im a cuber turned flipper and I was looking over my collection of DNM47 and mystic and stuff wondering if I can use it. But I got a vulp so its fine cus it came with some

[@chicohh]

Umm,I'm wondering can we bring squiddy on airplanes? The $41.99 one..plz answer

[@gldn_xp4547]

TheRealCypr0 yeah you can

[@SquidIndustriesco]

Yes, all our plastic models are TSA approved (:

[@redhelmetsclips6297]

How do I remove it? :(

[@ignorantobsession9076]

What is the difference between loctite 242 and loctite 243? i use 242 and always get tap afterwards and would like to get rid of the tap. i let it set for 48 hours

[@SquidIndustriesco]

Loctite 242 and 243 are both blue series semi-permanent thread lockers, but 243 is stronger and will last longer than 242. We always recommend to use 243 over 242 if you can.

[@jackdaniel1362]

Dont oil your balisong till after it cures. Also use alcohol/denatured alcohol/acetone to clean the threads. Good luck and the only way to fully get rid of tap is to fit washers

[@bbolanda18]

@@jackdaniel1362 What do you mean by fit washers? Sorry to ask but I'm new to balisongs, thanks in advance.

[@jackdaniel1362]

@@bbolanda18 Its okay. Fit washers are bought oversized and you can sand them down to a thickness that will get rid of some play. It takes a few attempts but when done properly can result in a smoother knife with significantly less play

[@bbolanda18]

@@jackdaniel1362 Thanks man, I'm going to try that.

[@nyaata41]

I just ordered a squiddy, do I need to do this immediately and also when do I lube the trainer?

[@SquidIndustriesco]

All of our trainers come pre-thread locked, but you'll need to reapply once in a while if your screws start to come out. You should reapply thread locker every time you take apart your Squiddy.

[@nyaata41]

Squid Industries ok ty so much

[@lunar_gamez491]

@@nyaata41 have you needed to apply it yet?

[@nyaata41]

Lunar _Gamez I loctite it when i take it full apart. I lube it every 2 to 3 days

[@lunar_gamez491]

@@nyaata41 Thanks

[@octzane0831]

What if you thought that was a lube and put it to your bushings

[@spwan10]

Lucas where can I get a lil bottle like that hahah

[@trangtruong8126]

I accidentally added too much loctite to my balisong screw and it was too tight and can’t flip well. Is there any way to remove it?

[@SquidIndustriesco]

We recommend soaking it in acetone in a glass jar or just using a fine tip object like a sewing needle and prying it off the screw. 👍

[@sebtiancamps1438]

My loctide hardened in the tide thingy and nothing is coming out do yall sell loctide separately

[@SquidIndustriesco]

You can buy loctite at your local hardware store or amazon!

[@sebtiancamps1438]

@@SquidIndustriesco alright that you

[@mrzecureils9133]

Does the t10 torx driver work with every balisong like from other company also

[@ArenaAccessories]

Most common I've seen is T9, and sometimes T8. It's great to have a good torx bit set, or a variety of screwdrivers - get chrome vanadium, they hold up well over the years.

[@SquidIndustriesco]

We disagree with @Arena Accessories as T9 is pretty much non existent. T8 is very rare and T10 is by far the most common torx size.

[@mrzecureils9133]

@@SquidIndustriesco ah ok thanks

[@loopa9283]

How often should you apply locite?

[@SquidIndustriesco]

You only need to apply it whenever you take out your screws or if you see that your screws are coming out while you're flipping.

[@hellothere_24]

Is loctite 263 good?

[@Clanps]

it should work as well as any other threadlocker

[@kelvinmagistrado2989]

Can i use any kind of super glue?

[@SquidIndustriesco]

I do not recommend super glue as that might permanently fixture your screw. Only use Loctite 243 or 262.

[@elverisantiagosalazarmunoz2166]

Lo necesitamos en español

[@cakethecake3894]

Half a rice grain

[@normalalunkon]

I tried to squeeze the bottle but the loctite is not coming out.

[@steezy7735]

Give it a good shake with the cap on, If anything put it in like some warm water for like 5 min them give it a good shake then see. and are you positive that you have blue threadlocker loctite?

[@normalalunkon]

@@steezy7735 thanks man! I am using squid industries' loctite

[@mane_skooz7243]

Can I apply loctite to my squiddy b?

[@SquidIndustriesco]

Yes you can. If you see the screws are loosening or falling out during flipping then you definitely should!

[@mane_skooz7243]

@@SquidIndustriesco thanks!

[@Mr.Unpredictable]

Just got my first balisong and within minutes it fell apart due to poor application of loctite

[@ledanh779]

U teach me how to apply locktie , now show me how to remove it ;-;

[@SmoothSmoothie127]

Oh crap I did it so wrong, I put too much, on the whole screw and didn’t wait at all 🤦‍♂️

[@eesamordan9546]

Yo umm When I try to purchase the price was $74.99 but when I tried to check it out it sed 94.99 I don’t understand why please change this😁👍🏽👍🏽

[@SquidIndustriesco]

The starting price for our Mako is $74.99 for our Silver version. The colored versions are $94.99.

[@enriceudaldm-cfernandez4172]

I think I've commited an error. I applied loctite and then putted some lube, is that okay?😅

[@SquidIndustriesco]

yes that's no problem

[@enriceudaldm-cfernandez4172]

@@SquidIndustriesco yo thanks 👍

[@eg0t1st1k4l]

Misspelled Loctite in the title lol

[@r6er854]

I got loctite all over my fingers i hope my knife is fixed!

[@fkdodkd8956]

Is it loctite 242 or 243?

[@yvonnesun641]

@2:55

[@fkdodkd8956]

@@yvonnesun641 thanks im blind lol

[@bbolanda18]

Can you use 243?

[@fkdodkd8956]

@@bbolanda18 It shows loctite 243

[@bbolanda18]

@@fkdodkd8956 my bad, I don't know why I thought it was 242.

[@finn452]

I keep squeezing my loctite and nothing comes out, and I cant unscrew it..

[@SquidIndustriesco]

Hey Finn, sorry for the issues with your loctite bottle. Send us a message to our customer support team through our website contact page and we'll assist you as soon as possible.

[@wally8747]

gan cube???

[@xaspxcts8093]

so can you not use the knife for 24 hours? i only have 1 so this sucks

[@y0Fiqqy]

I cant afford a real triton so i got a knock off until i save up enough for a ink black one, hopefully doing this helps with this knock off, the pivets are spinning out of the box

[@j4s0n67]

fuckkkkkk ive just added loctite as if it is lube lmaoooooo

[@hendrick.8745]

how do we take the loctite off?

[@SquidIndustriesco]

You can soak your screws in some acetone

[@hendrick.8745]

Squid Industries thank you!

[@juliusganz1301]

can u flip the thing while waiting for it to dry ?

[@axelpeterson7101]

No let is set for 12-24 hours

[@letlemon.]

im gonna use some ali express locite

[@gnoplay8656]

One of the screws on my squiddy fell off and I don’t have the bottle so I think i’ll just return it.

[@Number447]

Can i use glue as alternative? Just wondering. Never actually had a balisong.

[@SquidIndustriesco]

Hello Raden, Please do not use glue!! You can buy Loctite on Amazon, your local hardware store, or on our website! www.squidindustries.co/collections/miscellaneous/products/maitenance-kit Let us know if you have any questions!

[@Number447]

@@SquidIndustriesco thanks. could be useful info when i got one!

[@EccentricJayus987]

My loctite isn’t coming out of the bottle

[@adityabobdey9556]

Pull the nozzle up

[@kaliumnitraat]

The loctite is locked tite

[@Carcharodon]

@@kaliumnitraat 💀

[@fuzzdogs]

i uh.. i mixed up the bottles 😐

[@Jackcenn]

You gotta make the shipping to other countries cheaper

[@SquidIndustriesco]

We will definitely use cheaper shipping companies if we have the opportunity!

[@mortimermouse3086]

@@IcyTorment XD

[@michaelfigueroa8679]

I hope Loctite 242 is alright

[@Zaki-hr3ol]

Yeah I ordered the blue 242 I hope it’s alright

[@polaruprising1481]

what happens when you play with it before the thread blocker dries...?

[@Jyxir]

depends on how much you play with it. but as he said i can happen that it does the opposite or that it gives you more Tap than usual. just wait those 24 hours to be safe

[@cooperroberts4361]

When should you use loctite on your knife

[@Miata27]

you always should, it just helps

[@ShadowXQGT]

Is there any tips to fix loose zen pin screws???

[@SquidIndustriesco]

Loose screws in general can almost always be resolved with Loctite re-application. If you need assistance with any Squid Industries products, please email us through our webiste support page and we will help you asap! - Lucas

[@nuizizirdui]

Someone lose one of the pivot for karaken and still flip it like nothing happened

[@filips7766]

Wtf.

[@nuizizirdui]

@@filips7766 yes

[@hehehehe9240]

Haha mine broke and I lost the pivots why am I watching this.

[@SquidIndustriesco]

We sell replacement hardware on our website (: www.squidindustries.co/collections/hardware

[@MONKIMAJOR]

im really scared im gonna break my squiddy b doin this stuff

[@LuckyBambooWasStolen]

I got my maintenance kit from squid industries to fix up my balisong, and the threadlocker tube thing that excretes the threadlocker was FREAKING JAMMED! What a waste of 20 dollars. I am really mad, and I am wondering what I should do.

[@bubbuchuba5944]

Do all of your balisong come loctited

[@SquidIndustriesco]

yes!

[@monxandermarkdiokno4666]

Can i get a squiddy b :(

[@3dp_edc]

Of course y'all recommend a half grain of _rice_

[@Tank01323]

My loctite doesn't want to come out of the bottle

[@SquidIndustriesco]

Try running the bottle under hot water

[@axelpeterson7101]

Does this work

[@JeremiahLutherPritchett]

Threadlocker isn’t an adhesive, though vibra-tite does sell a separate product that is an epoxy. Threadlocker just removes oxygen from in between the threads. Blue loctite is made for a much larger screw. It’s not made for your knife screws man. You want to use the purple loctite or purple vibra-tite as it’s specifically made for small tiny screws.

[@tmpete100]

Seems like a waste of money

[@gabluchis]

Thanks!