Kershaw Livewire disassembly and reassembly

This video is a step by step guide to complete disassembly and correct reassembly of Kershaw Livewire Out the Front Automatic knife.
Disclaimer: this video is for entertainment purposes only. The procedure shown in this video may lead to voiding the factory warranty and damage to the knife. I don’t recommend you do anything you see here.
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[@CuttingBoardRx]

As always, lmk if you have any questions. Is there another knife you’d like me to provide disassembly instructions for?

[@rustyc]

I'm so glad the majority of OTF knives are easy to work on after making the mistake of disassembling a Benchmade Mini Infidel. What a nightmare that was. Looking forward to receiving my Livewire soon. It would be cool to see a nicely detailed disassembly of a Mini Infidel and how to deal with the tiny leaf springs inside.

[@MrKlover178]

Thank you for patiently demonstrating this disassembling of the livewire otf knife. You made life easier for this Kershaw owner🙏.

[@EDCandLace]

Kershaw did a hell of a job on the live wire! Extremely high quality internally!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Totally agree. I just bought the tanto bladed version, haven’t done anything with it, but the action is significantly harder on that one. I’ll try to figure out why soon

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Need your advice: Jared’s karambit is about to arrive from T.Kell What should I do test-wise?

[@andriia.7766]

Will never buy an otf knife, shark/superlock, frame lock, liner lock, compression lock, axis lock, triad lock or even back lock is way easier to maintain. Otf knives is a toy and bare marketing. Great video though , you explained everything perfectly by showing the internals in detail. Good job! 🇺🇦

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I find it convenient to pull it out of pocket, click, use, click, put back into pocket. Much quicker than any other lock and doesn’t require watching the tip like when sheaving a fixed blade.

[@35flexo98]

Thanks for the video.

[@richardvirchow3390]

I really enjoy watching knife disassembly and reassembly. Thanks for a great video..!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I appreciate the compliment! Please share this video with your friends to help me grow my channel!

[@dcamnc1]

I usually disassemble/reassemble tiny spring containing items inside a gallon ziploc bag.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I wish I could fit into a gallon ziplock bag! But based on my weight, I would need at least a 50 gallon drum! Just kidding! Great tip! Thanks!

[@MrBowser2012]

My palms were sweating just watching this. Those itty bitty springs! I’m not looking forward to having to disassemble mine. Very nice work!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

This is actually the best OTF in this price range for disassembly! The only other good one that I took apart is Microtech Cypher II because they are screw-less but it’s twice the price!

[@cody3078]

Very helpful video and this gave me a lot of confidence in my recently purchased MagnaCut Livewire!

[@mel87123]

Great resource!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Glad you think so!

[@Kens_knives]

Thanks for the information, I hope I don't have to do this all though it wouldn't be the first time I took apart a otf not something I enjoy . Great instructions and video!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Thanks! I enjoyed figuring it out!

[@novafan6380]

I took a flat screwdriver and slightly bent the clip up. Took a lot of tension off of the clip. I also got in the habit of putting my finger at the bottom of it to remove from my pocket. That was a hard habit to break since I carried a launch 1 for years.

[@dripskee6443]

I just bought a carbon fiber livewire with magnacut. I was really hoping someone had posted a video with some hard use as I work in Emergency management and though I normally will grab my cobratec otf, I don't have that luxury and usually have to use what is on me. Hence why I can never really care a really nice knife. Awesome to know this will work well and though functions as an amazing EDC, it will be able to withstand the rigors or field work. Just need to get my sharpening skills honed so I don't muck this knife up haha

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I got you! Here are couple of videos tailor- made for you! Hard use: Torture Testing Kershaw Livewire Tanto kzbin.infoFGDexKhVoEk?feature=share Pocket sharpeners: how to get good result kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zni5n4yjYtaHiac

[@jedcoupland8587]

This looks a LOT like the Phaeton at a much more affordable price.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Better than phaeton: designed for ease of maintenance! Lots of good engineering went into this one.

[@thaknobodi]

Ive used clicky pen springs for the locking latches

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Most of these are too big in my experience. I wouldn’t mind knowing what pen you find appropriate spring in? Next time I lose one, that knowledge could come in handy!

[@thaknobodi]

@@CuttingBoardRx i think i used two needle nose to stretch it out then kind of wind it tighter on one end, it was just a cheap clicky like those you get free

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@thaknobodi haha! Been there! I used a 1/32 drill bit to rewind the spring 👍 great minds think alike!

[@CAlexU]

Anyone know if the blades can be swapped between the Tanto and Spear Point models? I just got a bladehq exclusive ultem livewire and would love to swap the Spear Point for a Tanto blade from another livewire.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Yes, you should be able to. I would advise you against using an ultem OTF too hard.

[@dynamicfirearmsinc432]

Love the content question I have is. I'm looking to buy a OTF and I see some of internals have one spring and this has two springs. Is it better to have just one or two does it really matter. I am on the fence for Kershaw Livewire with a Spear Point or Tanto. Can you please give me your opinion on the springs and blade. Thank you

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Number of springs should not matter in a quality name. But currently Livewire is the the best toughest US made OTF anyway. It’s better than some of the $500+ OTFs. The blade choice is based on what you want to use it for. Hard work- go tanto. Self defense- pointier is better

[@dynamicfirearmsinc432]

@@CuttingBoardRx Thank you so much for helping me and love your channel. I am ordering Kershaw Live wire right now!!!

[@neongirl]

I think two springs are better anyway. If one of them fails, the second will be able to provide at least some action.

[@thaknobodi]

Took mine apart today, fortunately inside of a plastic container, cause that trigger plunger and spring fell out and confused me.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Like I said, it’s not trivial but in case of Livewire it is doable.

[@CarlosJimenez-lw4wx]

I dropped mine, and it didn’t want to fire, so I disassembled it, and I couldn’t find anything wrong, when i put it back together, i did as you did, and my trigger/button wont work/activate the knife When i take off the button knife functions fine, once i put it back on it wont eject the knife anyone have the same issue

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I would make sure that the blade is neither fully forward nor fully retracted before closing the knife. Also, check the slots that retain the button to make sure they are clear of any debris.

[@Elmax17.5dps]

Hey didn't you mention the tanto wad harder to fire?

[@CuttingBoardRx]

It’s just not being used as much. Still seems lighter than most

[@Elmax17.5dps]

@@CuttingBoardRx Do you think its a different set of springs for the heavier blade or just the knife itself

[@matthewofriel5683]

Yeah. I’ll just buy a new one after watching this. And just lube up my old blue one and polish it up nice and sell it for like 180. Pay 50 bucks more and get a brand new knife. Sucks for whoever buys it from me hahaha

[@matthewofriel5683]

Jk I wouldn’t do that.

[@b4zz3d59]

You're wrong.