Ive been using thread lock on my knives ever since I can remember. The benefits on using thread lock is to secure screws. No more loose screws, especially the pivot screw, who wants blade play? It also works really well on the clip screws, i had so many knives that the clip would slide and move or even come off. Why buy $10-20 loctite brand? My local Harbor Freight Tools sells a 10 ml bottle for $3 . All knife enthusiasts would love to use on there knives. Make sure if you plan on getting, you get the MXLOC 42 Blue or red medium strength.