FrankenVIC! (my first attempt to customize a SAK)

[andrea.from.roma]

I have a Climber and a Sportsman which I'd love to combine. The idea is to get rid of the big blade of the Climber and put the Sportsman's little file in its place, eventually adding a pair of plus cellidor scales (if I can find a pair for a few euros somewhere). Now, the questions:

1) I'm really sorry but I can't find any article/guide that explains how to customize a SAK. And this is funny, because I've read many over the years. Do you guys have any interesting link for me?

2) Do you think this is a good idea? Or am I just obsessed with these diabolic little things? (I already know the answer for this one... )

I'll post some pictures as soon as I get started.

Thanks,

A.

[SlackOne]

There's an article in the Mod Squad section here that's all about taking your fine piece of Swiss craftsmanship and mutilating it

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Here you go mate...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,9808.0.html

[andrea.from.roma]

Thank you!

A.

[jazzbass]

I have a Climber and a Sportsman which I'd love to combine. The idea is to get rid of the big blade of the Climber and put the Sportsman's little file in its place, eventually adding a pair of plus cellidor scales (if I can find a pair for a few euros somewhere). Now, the questions:

Penso che questa sia una idea buona, ma c'e una problema piccola...

The Climber is a 91mm knife, so it uses 2.5mm pins for the pivots of the main pins. The Sportsman is a 84mm knife, so it uses 2.2mm pins. So, to put the file in a 91mm knife frame you'll need to drill out the pivot hole. Since the blade is hardened, it's best to use a carbide drill bit for this. Good luck.

[andrea.from.roma]

I have a Climber and a Sportsman which I'd love to combine. The idea is to get rid of the big blade of the Climber and put the Sportsman's little file in its place, eventually adding a pair of plus cellidor scales (if I can find a pair for a few euros somewhere). Now, the questions:

Penso che questa sia una idea buona, ma c'e una problema piccola...

The Climber is a 91mm knife, so it uses 2.5mm pins for the pivots of the main pins. The Sportsman is a 84mm knife, so it uses 2.2mm pins. So, to put the file in a 91mm knife frame you'll need to drill out the pivot hole. Since the blade is hardened, it's best to use a carbide drill bit for this. Good luck.

First, your italian is very good!

Second... you are right. And I just figured it out a few minutes ago. I removed the scales of both SAK's, looked at the pins and realized that my project is going to be - at least - tricky. But not impossible.

Expect me to be coming back three or four times a day for help, suggestions and a shoulder to cry on.

Thanks,

A.

[scibeer]

Take some pictures and show us what you are doing