Smith and Wesson is known for producing rifles and handguns, but they also produce a series of knives. These knives are made for hunting, camping and backcountry use. As with any such tool, over time the knife edges become dull, mechanisms that open and close the blades loosen and clips become disengaged from the housings. Smith and Wesson knives are repairable at home with some specialized tools for sharpening blades.
Instructions
1. Open the knife so the blade is out and locked into position. Pour some of the sharpening oil on the stone.
2. Slide the knife blade edge over the oiled sharpening stone in a diagonal motion. Press down so the knife edge rubs the stone through the oil, sharpening the blade edge. Pass each side of the blade across the sharpening stone two to three dozen times and check the edge for sharpness.
3. Grab the tightening mechanism screw or nut with the tip of the needle-nose pliers and turn it to the right to tighten. Open the blade after tightening to check if it is at your desired setting.
4. Spray the dry lubricant into the opening and closure mechanisms and let it soak in. Wipe off any excess with the rags.
5. Wash off any blood or organ pieces from the knife if it has been used for gutting and cleaning an animal from a hunt. Blood has a corrosive effect on the blade, so you should wash it out and then spray the knife down with lubricant to restore the mechanisms to their original function.
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