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some hints for reassembling:
- tape off the blade so you can grip it.
- if possible have the blade stop pin be in the opposite handle scale from the plunger lock.
- good lighting helps
- assemble once without auto spring to see how everything fits

this is the order in which i try to reassemble:
1. put in auto spring
2. put in plunger lock spring
3. put in plunger lock
4. partially depress plunger with thumb
5. put blade onto pivot, hooking auto spring onto blade ( you may need to tilt the spine of the blade back towards the plunger - this is where removing the blade stop comes in handy )
6. rotate blade partially closed to keep plunger in place
7. holding partially assembled knife in one hand, attach other handle scale, lining up pivot, plunger, and blade stop pin. if all is in place let blade rest fully open
8. holding knife in one hand, hand-thread in all screws, starting from pivot
9. tighten down all screws ( blade might not open since pivot screw is too tight )
10. loosen pivot screw until blade opens freely.

that should be it.

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