Learn how to properly clean and maintain your OTF knife. Doing this routine every few months—or after particularly heavy use—will keep your knives firing smooth and looking sharp.

Basic overview:

• Use a service tool to disassemble the knife (included in our Hardware Kit).
• Blow out debris using compressed air or clean gently with a safe solvent.
• Apply a light lubricant (like CLP) to moving parts—focus on the spring, carriage, and sliding surfaces.
• Reassemble and cycle the blade 20–30 times to distribute lubricant evenly.

In this video, we walk you through the step-by-step process using Krate Sauce, our go-to cleaning solution for all things tactical.

Learn how to safely disassemble and reassemble your OTF (Out-The-Front) knife. We’ll guide you through the process, from removing the handle to reassembling the internal mechanism, ensuring your knife stays in top shape.

Watch our full video walkthrough on how to safely disassemble your OTF knife. Perfect for routine maintenance or fixing internal issues!

If your knife isn’t deploying as expected, don’t panic. This “Limp Mode” can happen sometimes, but fortunately there is usually an easy fix!

In this video, we break down the issue and show you step-by-step how to fix it. If this is happening with one of your OTF knives, please try the steps recommended here. If that doesn’t solve the problem, then just head to our warranty page for further support from our team.