Anyone grind the keyring nub off of their SAKs?

[thebullfrog]

On a smaller tool I would prefer to have it. A Compact, etc. since it would make sense to be able to keychain it. But on my CT, it was just too heavy and bulky to live on my keys, and I have no need/wan for a lanyard. So as of this morning it no longer has the nub, and I'm very happy with it being gone.

[Mercury]

I ground the nub off of my CT34, and immediately regretted it.  I like modifying, but the ground off nub was rough and I had no way to restore 4 mil finish that Vic puts on their tools.  I will never do it again.

[jzmtl]

I ground the nub off of my CT34, and immediately regretted it.  I like modifying, but the ground off nub was rough and I had no way to restore 4 mil finish that Vic puts on their tools.  I will never do it again.

Pull out the opener next to it half way so the spring is raised, now you can sand and polish it.

[thebullfrog]

Yep exactly. It raises up just enough for you to be able to get at it. I found I didn't even need to do any polishing. The grinding bit I used in the dremel left a really smooth polished finished on it. I'm very happy with it.

[redneckbear]

Hi,

while I already own a Farmer without the nub, I generally prefer having a keyring to attach a lanyard or keys to. So, I'm considering another Farmer and this time keep the nub. I've heard some people use the lanyards to cushion the keyring nub ... any ideas how to do that, please?

PS: Yeah, this is a necro, but I prefer not to have a ton of similar threads, only from different times ... 

[7.5mas]

 Thinking about doing it on one of my Farmers  after I used it to do
 a Try Stick , uncomfortable for my hand and extended carving in
 anything more than soft wood.

[The Lone Wanderer]

I love having a lanyard on my SAK. I will never grind the nub any SAK. Ymmv.

[redneckbear]

The keyring nub sucks (IMO LOL).
But how to carry the alox sak (farmer, in my case) without it?
I wouldn't risk having a SAK without a lanyard when for example canoeing.
Sheath is not an option not only because I hate them but also because I usually don't have any belt on me when in a canoe or a ship in general.

[redneckbear]

PS: Is there any way to cushion the keyring nub (while keeping the keyring in it), please?

[zoidberg]

The keyring nub sucks (IMO LOL).
But how to carry the alox sak (farmer, in my case) without it?
I wouldn't risk having a SAK without a lanyard when for example canoeing.
Sheath is not an option not only because I hate them but also because I usually don't have any belt on me when in a canoe or a ship in general.

What do you attach the lanyard to while canoeing?

[redneckbear]

The keyring nub sucks (IMO LOL).
But how to carry the alox sak (farmer, in my case) without it?
I wouldn't risk having a SAK without a lanyard when for example canoeing.
Sheath is not an option not only because I hate them but also because I usually don't have any belt on me when in a canoe or a ship in general.

What do you attach the lanyard to while canoeing?

My neck.
I've got a red neck (lol) lanyard - paracord with a victorinox carabiner, I attach the carabiner to the knife and put it under my shirt so it won't fly around.
PS: I'm talking about my Camper or Huntsman.

[zoidberg]

The keyring nub sucks (IMO LOL).
But how to carry the alox sak (farmer, in my case) without it?
I wouldn't risk having a SAK without a lanyard when for example canoeing.
Sheath is not an option not only because I hate them but also because I usually don't have any belt on me when in a canoe or a ship in general.

What do you attach the lanyard to while canoeing?

My neck.
I've got a red neck (lol) lanyard - paracord with a victorinox carabiner, I attach the carabiner to the knife and put it under my shirt so it won't fly around.
PS: I'm talking about my Camper or Huntsman.

For alox mod to hollow rivet and add bail. For others mod liners and loop lanyard under the hook or corkscrew etc.

[redneckbear]

The keyring nub sucks (IMO LOL).
But how to carry the alox sak (farmer, in my case) without it?
I wouldn't risk having a SAK without a lanyard when for example canoeing.
Sheath is not an option not only because I hate them but also because I usually don't have any belt on me when in a canoe or a ship in general.

What do you attach the lanyard to while canoeing?

My neck.
I've got a red neck (lol) lanyard - paracord with a victorinox carabiner, I attach the carabiner to the knife and put it under my shirt so it won't fly around.
PS: I'm talking about my Camper or Huntsman.

For alox mod to hollow rivet and add bail. For others mod liners and loop lanyard under the hook or corkscrew etc.

Thank you for your answer, good ideas.
I wish I know
- where to get the hollow rivet and the ending (I don't know how's the name of the part that goes on the end of the rivet).
- how to remove the current rivet and install the hollow one (do I have to disassemble the whole knife? or can I just carefully remove the one rivet and put in the hollow one without disassembling the rest of the knife?)
- could I put the hollow rivet anywhere? I would prefer to put it on the other side than where the blades tip is.
- are those hollow rivets as strong as the full ones?

I only refer to alox models, I've got no trouble with the keyring nub on the cellidor/nylone ones ...

[zoidberg]

The keyring nub sucks (IMO LOL).
But how to carry the alox sak (farmer, in my case) without it?
I wouldn't risk having a SAK without a lanyard when for example canoeing.
Sheath is not an option not only because I hate them but also because I usually don't have any belt on me when in a canoe or a ship in general.

What do you attach the lanyard to while canoeing?

My neck.
I've got a red neck (lol) lanyard - paracord with a victorinox carabiner, I attach the carabiner to the knife and put it under my shirt so it won't fly around.
PS: I'm talking about my Camper or Huntsman.

For alox mod to hollow rivet and add bail. For others mod liners and loop lanyard under the hook or corkscrew etc.

Thank you for your answer, good ideas.
I wish I know
- where to get the hollow rivet and the ending (I don't know how's the name of the part that goes on the end of the rivet).
- how to remove the current rivet and install the hollow one (do I have to disassemble the whole knife? or can I just carefully remove the one rivet and put in the hollow one without disassembling the rest of the knife?)
- could I put the hollow rivet anywhere? I would prefer to put it on the other side than where the blades tip is.
- are those hollow rivets as strong as the full ones?

I only refer to alox models, I've got no trouble with the keyring nub on the cellidor/nylone ones ...

I would ask magentus, he's done it.

[redneckbear]

I would ask magentus, he's done it.

Thank you!
Woop! Woop! Woop! Woop! Woop!

[zrxoa1]

This is why I bought my Wenger SI. I love the bail on the end versus that nub on my Pioneer.

Like others, the nub on my various cellidor SAKs doesn't bug me.

I would like it removed on my Vic Centurion...




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[redneckbear]

This is why I bought my Wenger SI. I love the bail on the end versus that nub on my Pioneer.

Like others, the nub on my various cellidor SAKs doesn't bug me.

I would like it removed on my Vic Centurion...

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Beautiful pic!

And the Wenger SI is great, only if it had a woodsaw ...

[zrxoa1]

A saw and scissors would make it perfect I think!


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[pomsbz]

Yup.

[redneckbear]

Yup.
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Did you really use just the multitool (LM?) and a Vic Classic to remove the nub??? 
I did use a vice, an iron saw (is that the correct term for a saw which saws iron stuff? lol) and a file. But now, I'm missing the keyring ...

A saw and scissors would make it perfect I think!


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Yup. Although for me having a Farmer w/o the nub and with a hollow rivet (and bail) on the side the blade axis is would be more than enough ...

[ThePeacent]

Yup.
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Did you really use just the multitool (LM?) and a Vic Classic to remove the nub??? 
I did use a vice, an iron saw (is that the correct term for a saw which saws iron stuff? lol) and a file. But now, I'm missing the keyring ...

A saw and scissors would make it perfect I think!


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Yup. Although for me having a Farmer w/o the nub and with a hollow rivet (and bail) on the side the blade axis is would be more than enough ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacksaw
 

[zrxoa1]

LOL


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[El Corkscrew]

I was just mentioning the idea the other day, but have recently acquired a Pioneer in which the previous owner beat me to the punch.  I must say, I prefer the overall feel.  Aside from feel and aesthetics, the other main reason I was considering going KR free was the hot spot it makes in your palm when cutting.  This one will be my user so I can keep my other Pioneers fully intact.  I actually have a '94 Soldier w/KR on the way.,  Wanted it just for the collection/comparison's sake.   

[redneckbear]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacksaw
 

Thanks!

[pomsbz]

Yup.
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Did you really use just the multitool (LM?) and a Vic Classic to remove the nub??? 

No, it was a Rambler. Seriously though I didn't need the LM even, could have done it easily just with the Vic nail file. Couldn't believe how good it was!

[redneckbear]

Yup.
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Did you really use just the multitool (LM?) and a Vic Classic to remove the nub??? 

No, it was a Rambler. Seriously though I didn't need the LM even, could have done it easily just with the Vic nail file. Couldn't believe how good it was!

LOL

[VIXADDICT]

If your don't have a metal file, you can also use the side of your sharpening stone. The metal is pretty soft and it's quite easy to do.
I used this small stone: https://tinyurl.com/yc89tcnq

And here is the result after <30min of work:

[VIXADDICT]

Yup.
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Did you really use just the multitool (LM?) and a Vic Classic to remove the nub??? 

No, it was a Rambler. Seriously though I didn't need the LM even, could have done it easily just with the Vic nail file. Couldn't believe how good it was!

I confirm Pomsbz technique. I improved the finish on mine with the nail file from my swisscard (similar to classic/rambler file) and it's ridiculously efficient   

[cdrwilson]

Yup.

Wow, I have a leatherman sitting in the drawer, and I've wanted to try this for a while. Here goes nothing....

Any other tools/files you guys would recommend?

[zoidberg]

Yup.

Wow, I have a leatherman sitting in the drawer, and I've wanted to try this for a while. Here goes nothing....

Any other tools/files you guys would recommend?

I recommend a couple layers of insulation tape over the scales for protection.