Thanks for the video! I dropped mine and a bit of mud got in the knife so I had to open it up for cleaning. The rods fell off the spring so your video showed me the correct rod position. Your tip of having the blade half-way out during reassembly was also a big help! Many thanks!
@TheHollowGrind
4 жыл бұрын
Great video; I've held off on taking one apart... mostly because they are so well built I haven't needed to.
@notasian7620
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool they have their own design and the rolling bearings are a great design as well
@Suffocate007
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my 040 got over extended and wouldnt retract.... watched your video, took it apart, and fixed the problem.
@tshattuck1983
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video!!! Cleaned it up and fires so hard now!!!
@CaptDavesSportfishing
Жыл бұрын
they say free floating blade. I'd really like to see the difference between what a non free-floating blade looks like. either way I like how it's built. I had a 40, and presently have a 25. so far my experiences have been way more positive then a micro tech.
@NM-apache
3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I have the blacked out version..absolutely my favorite pocket knife.
@flhandster4395
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. It would've been great if you could've kept all of your disassembly activity within the camera's view. Some of your disassembly and reassembly adjustments and movement was off camera. Love my GT. Stay safe!
@alex-cf4dy
2 жыл бұрын
Just like a microtech except it doesn't have the removable little triangular metal piece that clips into the slide and doesn't have the spring under the button that can fly out. So yeah basically very similar to microtech except the smaller pieces are already attached to the assembly. My question is though how easy is it to get replacement springs in case the spring breaks?
@Razorbackoperator
2 жыл бұрын
So I just received my dark red with black stonewashed, Tanto blade and it is indeed a SWEET knife! The blade measured a solid 3.95mm thick! Fit and finish is superb and the button action is absolutely the smoothest I've ever felt! Overall I would rate this on par with Microtech....but maybe not. The blade does have more movement in all 4 axes though I would classify it as toleranced clearance because there is nothing "loose" about this knife! One thing that can be done with THIS knife is the addition of a shim between blade shank and guide plate to reduce lateral blade movement to virtually zero... I removed the top cover and took a peek inside...I saw the massive blade locks that are quite imposing and the guide plate bolted onto the blade shank onto which the front and rear locks act. The thing is, when I removed the blade and looked down the blade channel I saw the locks only contact that side plate...not a bad thing on the surface, but that the guide plate isn't very thick and the front lock - the only one that counts, may not have as much surface contact as I at first thought when viewing this video, before I had my very own Recon 035. Due to the shape of the guide plate I'm not sure they have the same bullet-proof locking system Microtech has. The guide plate has a slight angle on the rear contact surface so without torture testing it, there is no way to KNOW whether the lock will collapse under load. We've seen that MT knife locks do NOT collapse under load...and the lock extends all the way across the blade channel, swinging in behind the blade shank. Just not sure. Does this mean the knife is bad? Not necessarily, because the locks appear to be properly hardened as is the guide plate, and it would take substantial force to deform the chassis sufficiently that the locks fail.
@siduspulverem2001
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jonestown1978
Жыл бұрын
Having some issues with my Guardian Tactical RECON-040 OTF. Have had it since Covid started. Now seems it goes out fine but I’ll get a few failed retraction. I’ll have to pull the blade to lock it then it goes back in but doesn’t sound the same as when it first pops out. And when I retract it, it sounds muffled like there’s something inside all I really did to it during this whole time was add some oil on where the slide mechanism is for your thumb and a few drops to go inside the blade. I have never taken it apart. Should I open it up and see what’s going on? I’m just scared that it won’t be the same after opening it up like I would break it more.
@Bearsfan131
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't worry about taking it apart. Just make sure you have a good t6 bit and make sure that the blade is in the loose position when you take the cover off. Lent or a small piece of something could be wedged down in there
@haydenfrank2148
2 жыл бұрын
a lot simpler than i thought... the more you know
@joy.kachru
Жыл бұрын
Any particular areas we need to lubricate on the mechanism?
@hobonickel840
Жыл бұрын
these fasteners are in very tight on mine first time I tried a breakdown because I dropped it in sand. I'm worried I'm going to strip the fasteners
@Bearsfan131
Жыл бұрын
That's a bummer. I would recommend making sure you have a good bit and then putting a good amount of force downward on the screw as you turn it. That should help mitigate stripping
@randallscott-key802
3 жыл бұрын
Good video, but....I wish you had spent more time explaining what makes the Guardian so wonderful from an inside standpoint. I saw it has sizable blade locks - the true heart of a strong, durable DA OTF, but a few still views of the locks would have been nice. Also, what exactly is the purpose of the side-guide bolted to the blade shank? I know, but do others? The guide replaces the ubiquitous round stud with a rectangular piece that slides along a recess in the opposite side handle, given the blade superior alignment, and at the front I think I saw a steel insert that forms a large-area stop for the guide, which translates in very little movement when the blade is locked open. i do see one glaring weakness in the design...that skimpy, round, rod connecting the blade drive hooks to the central tension coil spring. The hooks look strong, with lots of surface contact, but the rod is a bit too thin, and it's round profile also reduces linear rigidity. In this case the more classic, rectangular cross-section would be better. Every time the blade is fired, all the bending stress is transferred into that thin rod, which will eventually crack just behind the ledge that drives the blade. The good news is that a much stronger, unbreakable set of "hooks" can easily be fabricated from tool steel.
@mackhomie6
4 жыл бұрын
hey bro, was the spring itself the same as an ultratech? I know you said something in there was different, but I wasn't sure which component specifically you were referring to I just got 5 backup ultratech springs in the mail, which is why I ask
@Bearsfan131
4 жыл бұрын
I have no idea. I don't have an ultratech but they might work I just don't know.
@nicob9773
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I'm from Italy and i found an official dealer in France so im going to buy a GT recon 035... I like it over the MT Ultratech because of the screws... i can't buy an expensive otf that i can't open if i need it... Can you tell me about the blade play of GT recon? Thanks again
@Bearsfan131
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful. The blade is fairly thick but it has a hollow grind so it cuts well. The edge out of the box was very good and super sharp. The tip appears to be pretty strong but I haven't tested it.
@nenadcubric2663
4 жыл бұрын
Coutellerie-Tourangelle??
@nicob9773
4 жыл бұрын
@@nenadcubric2663 yes but they have only the dagger blade style... personally i dont like this shape, if i need to sharpen it nobody can help me because double edge its a weapon...
@nenadcubric2663
4 жыл бұрын
@@nicob9773 they will get again s/e, i also like the Boker/Hogue, Otf, its nice edc, and my HK Tumult OTF, and my MOD Harkins otf
@nenadcubric2663
4 жыл бұрын
@@nicob9773 nice regards from Croatia
@doejon9424
2 жыл бұрын
Do those ceramic balls make the action "smoother" than on a Ultratech ? Would you consider this a hard use OTF like a Microtech?
@prod.deathwish
2 жыл бұрын
yes its smoother and yes its just a much of a hard use knife as microtechs the owners of guardian tactical used to work for microtech so they already know the quality standards microtech has and it shows
@doejon9424
2 жыл бұрын
@@prod.deathwish Oh ! Very nice.. I'm that gets under Anthony Marfione's skin. LOL !! I am definitely considering one of these.
@bjornegan6421
2 жыл бұрын
@@prod.deathwish how are you able to determine if it is as hard use as a microtech? i get the logic of the partner in the company coming from microtech, but have you tested it?
@jkulysses
2 жыл бұрын
I know my Ultratech hasn't spent one second in my pocket since I got my Guardian Tactical 2 years ago. :)
@doejon9424
2 жыл бұрын
Totally forgot about this post! However, I can also now confirm that my Guardian Tactical "Recon-035" is absolutely equal to or even better than my Microtech "Ultratech". At around the same price points.. I would absolutely go Guardian Tactical as far as quality & maintenance. Another point is the blade (no pun intended haha) .. the GT Recon-035 grind is *so much* more usable & ideal for use. My MT Ultratech's & every one I've ever seen have such small & very steep blade grind.. which is less than ideal & stoopid to sharpen. The angle actually works *against* the already narrow blade. The only downside to Guardian Tactical is they are somewhat hard to find compared to Microtech. I gravitate towards my Recon-035 more than my Ultratech(s). The Recon Elite is on my list. I've also noticed that my "none knife guy" friends prefer the Guardian, so that also says something about the quality.. the "skull cracker bead" isn't a huge hit.
@mackhomie6
4 жыл бұрын
would removing one or two coils make the spring stiffer?
@Bearsfan131
4 жыл бұрын
Coils? Are you talking about part of the spring? I would not advise that.
@mackhomie6
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bearsfan131 yeahz the spring is comprised of individual coils, maybe 20 or 30 of em. I'm fairly sure that's how you make a spring stronger in other applications, like air guns
@mackhomie6
2 жыл бұрын
I have sx backup ultratedh springs
@alekbellomo3400
3 жыл бұрын
Does taking apart the knife Ruin the warranty
@Bearsfan131
3 жыл бұрын
Im pretty is doesn't as long as nothing was clearly damaged during the disassembly process, but I could be wrong.
@alekbellomo3400
3 жыл бұрын
Bearsfan131 okay thank you good to know
@mackhomie6
4 жыл бұрын
has anyone tried replacing the spring with a stronger one?
@Bearsfan131
4 жыл бұрын
Not that I have heard or seen.
@future_phonk
3 жыл бұрын
Probably would wear the action out faster.
@granddaddylurch9178
2 жыл бұрын
I got this knife last week but it fails to retract 1 out of 3 times. I'm going to try to clean it up. Ty for the video. Where should I apply the oil and do you recommend a certain type?
@Bearsfan131
2 жыл бұрын
I would just oil where the wear paths are. I just use some random gun oil that works fine.
@dnelson7565
2 жыл бұрын
Bears fan ? Like Chicago bears?
@Bearsfan131
2 жыл бұрын
Yes lol. It's a life of misery
@Epesnell
4 жыл бұрын
How bad is the blade play on yours? I got one and it was so bad I sent it back.
@Bearsfan131
4 жыл бұрын
The blade play on my knife is noticable. This is my first OTF so I was expecting some blade play, I'm not sure how much is normal for this type of knife. I've used the knife a fair amount and have had no issues.
@mackhomie6
4 жыл бұрын
mine was comparable to an ultratech
@mattmorrison9379
2 жыл бұрын
All my otf blades have play comes with the territory I geuss
@Razorbackoperator
2 жыл бұрын
I would buy the Recon 035 over the Microtech Troodon for sure. The Troodon is $400 or more compared to the R 035 at $280, and the Recon has a longer, much thicker, wider blade of Elmax steel, versus the Troodon which in my case does have Elmax steel but is 3" exactly in length, but only about 2.8"mm thick. I actually think the Recon 035 is the knife the Troodon should have been based on the mini-Troodon with it's thick blade and equally thick proportions. I think when MT created the Troodon they didn't have a clear vision forward or backward which is why the Combat Troodon is so much more robust, as is the Troodon-mini! Meanwhile the Troodon has a thinner blade of ubiquitous length....for $100 more than the Ultratech.
@Hpr1
3 жыл бұрын
Ты куда так спешишь? Проблемы с мочеиспусканием что-ли.
@eskee1
3 жыл бұрын
Down to trade or sell?
@Bearsfan131
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I'm not, I got it for a pretty good price.
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