Microtech Repair - Combat Troodon Broken Spring

[@jeffong4140]

Thank you so much for sharing, managed to get my repaired after watching the video^^

[@TheHollowGrind]

Awesome to hear; glad it helped.

[@3quartertim3]

What screwdriver set is that? And where did you get a bit to fit the Microtech triangle screws? Thank you for the video too 🙏

[@TheHollowGrind]

That screwdriver set came from Microtech but it is pricey. Your best best is to get individual bits from modelandtool.com. In order to find the correctly sized bit for the knife you are working on, check out this website: www.microtechtool.com/

[@ErebuBat]

How did you get the blade out?

[@TheHollowGrind]

As long as the blade stop pin isn't press fit into place you can just remove it and then the blade slides out.

[@therealruru]

I've been trying to find replacement springs for the combat troodon - I don't stay in the US so getting from Microtech directly isn't really an option. I've found utx-85 springs and ultratech springs though, is it possible to use an ultratech spring in the combat troodon?

[@TheHollowGrind]

I think the Ultratech springs are too short unfortunately, I'm not sure where you can find replacement springs, perhaps get a donor spring from a fake model but it likely won't perform the same.

[@Solidous281r6]

Where can I find the bit drivers you use.

[@TheHollowGrind]

We have them on the website: thehollowgrind.com/store/microtech-knives-tool-kit-knife-bead-blasted-98-4mk.html

[@TheHollowGrind]

There's also a single bit available: thehollowgrind.com/store/accessories/knife-mt-bit-tm.html

[@WVFAN1958]

You should get all your stuff and service Microtech Knives...you seem to know your stuff. Thanks

[@blackarm3265]

Where do you get replacement spring for the combat Troodon you don't speak in the video so doesn't really help

[@3quartertim3]

He bent over the broken spring to fix it. The video is great

[@josephmace766]

I know it’s been a year since you made this but ware did you get the replacement spring? I have the same knife it works fine but I’d like to get springs and put them up just to be safe

[@TheHollowGrind]

I didn't replace the spring, the spring (if it breaks) breaks at the end so you can bend over another coil to hook it back on (that's what I did here)

[@josephmace766]

Oh ok. Thank you

[@Tellyfive]

Did that one fail early?

[@TheHollowGrind]

The end hook of the spring snapped off. It's the only weak point of an OTF knife that I can think of; yet it is the most important part. I'd like to see an alternate style spring that has some kind of reinforcement in this area; time to brainstorm to come up with a better spring I guess.

[@dustinewing7974]

@@TheHollowGrind The knife you repaired in this video... do you have any idea how long it lasted before breaking again? Thanks!

[@TheHollowGrind]

@@dustinewing7974 no clue, but I have a 2010 Troodon on my desk that I repaired the same way at.least 6 years ago that hasn't had any issues

[@WVFAN1958]

Question: does Microtech put any lock tight stuff on there screws...thanks for sharing your videos.

[@TheHollowGrind]

They do use loctite but I haven't experienced any frozen screws except for one on a cypher.

[@Swimbait_fishing]

TheHollowGrind I see they have different size bits for the microtech screws, which size do you need for the cypher? Thanks

[@TheHollowGrind]

@@Swimbait_fishing the only bit I've seen for the cypher was on PVK's website. I picked a few up from them while in Vegas. Pvk.vegas is the website

[@TheHollowGrind]

@@Swimbait_fishing but the size should be the medium bit

[@tillmerit8431]

​@@TheHollowGrindwas it the damn pocket clip Cypher screw? I had one that was a huge headache

[@franksalem8580]

I have found the weakest part to be the connector that fastens to the end of the spring. The "L" at the end breaks off. Where can I buy these?

[@TheHollowGrind]

They've upgraded that part over the years and I haven't had that issue recently. Which model do you have that broke?

[@franksalem8580]

@@TheHollowGrind Microtech Ultratech that I bought 5 years ago and a UTX-70 that I bought 4 years ago. Does anybody sell these connectors?

[@TheHollowGrind]

@@franksalem8580 I might have, email me when you have a chance

[@nunyabusiness8538]

I have an ultratech made in feb 2019 and it broke right in that spot. Kinda surprised when I opened it up and saw that honestly

[@nenadcubric2663]

Simple mechanism, not a big deal, to do it yourself

[@wessie51]

Where and how to you get the custom driver to undo the fasteners?

[@TheHollowGrind]

We have them available on our website

[@JMBAmericanIronShallNotBeInfri]

You can buy new springs.

[@dustinewing7974]

I just tried this with my China-made Cobratec otf and it worked like a charm! No idea how long the spring will hold up but you can bet that I'll just bend a new hook into it if it breaks lol. I used a full-size pair of Linesman pliers by the way, if anybody is struggling out there; just know that it's mostly technique that will get the job done!

[@nenadcubric2663]

Just get a replacement spring from microtech

[@hanf022]

Is there no company out there that makes aftermarket springs for the ultratech too?

[@TheHollowGrind]

I'm looking into sourcing spare parts made in the US. Microtech's warranty service is decent currently and we've had no problems obtaining RMAs. In this situation, the customer didn't want to deal with it.

[@hanf022]

@@TheHollowGrind But what if I am in military in a foreign use for couple of months and I have the tool for opening it. There is no option to wait a couple of weeks to send it in, just for a broken spring, expecially when I need the tool right now and I'm in foreign use. Changing the spring out takes 5minutes, and its easy. Where can I get some spare spring's? In a foreign use its good to have some spare parts for the worst case?!?

[@TheHollowGrind]

@@hanf022 In these situations the fix in this video would be helpful even if only temporary. I'm just using some small snips and small pliers to bend the last coil of the spring into a hook form and then clamping it back on. This way you can fix it on-site in about 10 minutes or less. I agree that being able to purchase spare parts for these situations would be helpful.

[@hanf022]

@@TheHollowGrind I also agree it's possible to fix it, but for 100% reliability you need a new spring. Are there somewhere really no aftermarket parts available? As a dealer you could make a deal with them and buy a full pack of spring's?! It's worth a try.

[@paulomarcellus]

Hi. Have you found a place that sells the springs?

[@BG-zt6hb]

Hi, do you know the specs for a Combat Troodon spring? That is length, wire diameter etc.

[@TheHollowGrind]

Sorry I don't have that info right now, email us and I'm sure we can break out the micrometer to find out

[@chrisconatser4801]

I've had 2 CTs break back to back after rem oiling them. Brand new knives and they both broke within a week.

[@TheHollowGrind]

I've also had a UTX85 break upon first opening to check the operation before shipping. It doesn't happen often and Microtech will fix it. I think you got unlucky

[@pocketsandshackleford5548]

This is the EXACT C.T that just broke on me today. Same color and blade style. Idk if I can bend that end spring back like you did tho you make it look eaaaaasy. 😫😥

[@lunisic]

Wtf is this quiet time?

[@TheHollowGrind]

To be honest, the customer who brought in that knife to repair was behind me and was so high that he kept talking and saying things I would not be able to keep in the video so I had to mute a lot of the video.

[@robertfelts8773]

Where can one order replacement parts like springs?