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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #30 on: July 16, 2021, 11:30:29 PM
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #31 on: July 16, 2021, 11:54:33 PM
Nice mod.
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #32 on: July 17, 2021, 12:05:45 AM
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I ever wonder why Victorinox doesn't have a "mod service"...
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #33 on: July 18, 2021, 12:09:10 AM
Quote from: pitquim on July 17, 2021, 12:05:45 AM
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I ever wonder why Victorinox doesn't have a "mod service"...
Must be the cost of running it - staff, time, order tracking, inventory tracking.

Can't be expensive to pull existing parts out of bins and put them together in known orders. No development costs at all.

I saw a documentary on how Vic builds knives ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRWsus9vr6A&list=FLD5PKR4JDmm3jU4nze78vyg ). I would love to be let loose in their assembly area for a couple of hours.   :D
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #34 on: July 18, 2021, 01:09:17 AM
That's a superb mod Steve and an excellent write-up.  :cheers:
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #35 on: July 18, 2021, 01:53:17 AM
Quote from: Jud65 on July 16, 2021, 10:01:45 AM
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Good work Steve. Now the only question is… What’s next?
Give me some time to enjoy this one!
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I'm still thinking a Deluxe Explorer + wood saw would be cool. No idea what I'd call it.

Though size-wize, that's getting awfully close to the Swiss Champs I already have.
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #36 on: July 18, 2021, 10:08:53 PM
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That's sweet.
Addicted to sharp pointy things.
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #37 on: July 19, 2021, 12:18:39 AM
I had some free time last night and my short tweezers haven't arrived yet, so I crafted a nail file to put in the third tool slot I opened up in the back Plus scale.

I cut one of my wife's emery boards to the right size, added a small piece of it to the end to make the nail nub, then filed it into the curve to match the curve of the scale. Finished it by blacking the nub with a Sharpie.    :)
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #38 on: July 19, 2021, 06:30:18 AM
Great mod Steve. Hope the wife won't missing the emery board...  :pok:
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #39 on: July 19, 2021, 06:53:22 AM
Here's an odd piece of SAK tool trivia and maybe a use for it...

I discovered this evening that the spine of the current pliers (with crimper) from the start of the curve at the jaw pivot to the end near the tool pivot is exactly 2" or 51mm.

Though I've never used the fish scaler on my Champion or Swiss Champs to scale a fish, I have used the ruler on it many times for quick measurements.

My Deluxe Explorer doesn't have a fish scaler, but it now has a piece of Scotch tape across the spine of the pliers with a 2" ruler marked on one side and a 5cm ruler on the other. (After some quick Internet searching I couldn't find an easy way to engrave or permanently mark stainless steel.)

If this proves useful, I'll probably print the rulers onto a self-adhesive label and put that on the pliers spine.

First photo shows the inch side - inches, half inches, 1/4 inches, 1/8 inches.

Second photo shows the cm side - cm and half cm.
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #40 on: July 19, 2021, 11:46:19 AM
Quote from: SteveP on July 19, 2021, 06:53:22 AM
Here's an odd piece of SAK tool trivia and maybe a use for it...

I discovered this evening that the spine of the current pliers (with crimper) from the start of the curve at the jaw pivot to the end near the tool pivot is exactly 2" or 51mm.

Though I've never used the fish scaler on my Champion or Swiss Champs to scale a fish, I have used the ruler on it many times for quick measurements.

My Deluxe Explorer doesn't have a fish scaler, but it now has a piece of Scotch tape across the spine of the pliers with a 2" ruler marked on one side and a 5cm ruler on the other. (After some quick Internet searching I couldn't find an easy way to engrave or permanently mark stainless steel.)

If this proves useful, I'll probably print the rulers onto a self-adhesive label and put that on the pliers spine.

First photo shows the inch side - inches, half inches, 1/4 inches, 1/8 inches.

Second photo shows the cm side - cm and half cm.
Nice start.

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Now, do you have a dremel? And a steady hand?

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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #41 on: July 19, 2021, 01:38:28 PM
Wonderful mod Steve and Appreciate all of the pictures!!
Now it’s time to go Exploring!!!  :cheers:
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #42 on: July 19, 2021, 07:24:24 PM
Quote from: pfrsantos on July 19, 2021, 11:46:19 AM
Nice start.

 :cheers: :tu:

Now, do you have a dremel? And a steady hand?

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I do have a Dremel and a fairly steady hand, but in my Internet searching last night I saw one posting that said engraving stainless steel cuts through the coating on it to prevent oxidation. I'm not a metallurgist so have no idea if that's true or not, but don't think I want to risk it.

But I don't have to as I found a printable 24 inch/ 60cm measuring tape here: https://printable-ruler.net/all-rulers/

I cut off the first 2 inches / 5 cm, then cut it down the center to get the two separate scales.

Trying to decide on the best way to mount it to the spine. Still thinking Scotch tape over it as that will protect it from splashes.

Of course I'll post photos when I'm done.

I'm enjoying getting the most out of this SAK as I can.

Though I wish I'd found out about this before I put this SAK together. Would have made attaching the rulers a lot easier.   :facepalm:
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #43 on: July 19, 2021, 09:22:15 PM
Nice Mod SteveP!  Thanks for the great details in your write-up, and the photos.  Look forward to more! :tu:

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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #44 on: July 20, 2021, 12:07:59 AM
Stainless steel isn't stainless from a coating.

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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #45 on: July 20, 2021, 04:04:27 AM
Quote from: GrouchoM on July 20, 2021, 12:07:59 AM
Stainless steel isn't stainless from a coating.

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True but it also isn't entirely rust-proof. The mirror finish improves resistance to rust.  :pok:

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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #46 on: July 20, 2021, 05:54:40 AM
OK, here are the finished rulers. More functional then aesthetic, but will do the job.

With paper, then tape over it, I ran into clearance issues with the liners at the tool pivot so had to cut off the ends of the rulers, losing the last 1/4 inch or 3mm. :(

I guess I can dream about an engraved pliers spine, like what Victorinox does with the fish scaler.

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65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive
85mm: Evolution S557, Traveler,
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #47 on: July 20, 2021, 07:17:40 AM
Can you nearly use a very fine Sharpie and then apply clear coat nail polish over it?

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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #48 on: July 21, 2021, 06:51:35 AM
Quote from: GrouchoM on July 20, 2021, 07:17:40 AM
Can you nearly use a very fine Sharpie and then apply clear coat nail polish over it?

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Interesting idea, GrouchoM. But I don't think I can write as neatly as the printed rulers.   :(
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65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive
85mm: Evolution S557, Traveler,
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox
Merit Badges Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with pictures of a Fish Scaler in use Start a new thread with a photo showing the Swiss Army Knife   Toothpick being used in an unusual way. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included)

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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #49 on: July 21, 2021, 07:03:14 AM
Now that I've had my Deluxe Explorer for a few days, I've been surprised at how much heavier than a regular Explorer it is. I popped a few different SAKs on my digital scales and came up with:
- Pre-91 Explorer (no hook, solid scales):  103g
- Post-91 Explorer:  101g
- Post-91 Explorer Plus:  102g
- My mod Deluxe Explorer Plus:  140g

So the pliers added 38g !

For comparison, an '83 Champion comes in at 150g, while a post-91 Swiss Champ is 189g.

A post-91 Climber is 82g and a post-91 Deluxe Tinker is 123g (I'm guessing that the backside Phillips weighs more than the corkscrew).

So all confirm that the pliers add about 38g. Those are some solid pliers!

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65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive
85mm: Evolution S557, Traveler,
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox
Merit Badges Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with pictures of a Fish Scaler in use Start a new thread with a photo showing the Swiss Army Knife   Toothpick being used in an unusual way. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included)

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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #50 on: July 31, 2021, 03:56:19 AM
Made another improvement to the Deluxe Explorer...

I like my suspension clip as it lets me carry my SAK without feeling any weight in my pocket.

But I don't like it flopping around when I use my SAK.

So I super glued a small magnet to the back of the clip.

Now I can stick the clip to the SAK during use so it stays out of the way.

The magnet doesn't interfere with sliding the clip off and on my pocket edge.

Have to buy some more magnets so I can glue them to the clips on my other SAKs...
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65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive
85mm: Evolution S557, Traveler,
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #51 on: July 31, 2021, 07:50:40 PM
Good idea  :like:

I just use a clip  :salute:

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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #52 on: July 31, 2021, 10:59:01 PM
Quote from: Max Stone on July 31, 2021, 07:50:40 PM
Good idea  :like:

I just use a clip  :salute:

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Thanks Max. I actually tried clipping the suspension clip to the key ring, but the extra 1/2 inch or so from the extra clip was just enough for the SAK to bottom out in my pants pocket.   :(
SAKs:
58mm: Bijou (3), Classic SD (7), Mini Champ Plus (mod), Alox Classic SD, Rambler (3), Companion
65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive
85mm: Evolution S557, Traveler,
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #53 on: August 01, 2021, 08:07:10 PM
Quote from: SteveP on July 31, 2021, 03:56:19 AM
Made another improvement to the Deluxe Explorer...

I like my suspension clip as it lets me carry my SAK without feeling any weight in my pocket.

But I don't like it flopping around when I use my SAK.

So I super glued a small magnet to the back of the clip.

Now I can stick the clip to the SAK during use so it stays out of the way.

The magnet doesn't interfere with sliding the clip off and on my pocket edge.

Have to buy some more magnets so I can glue them to the clips on my other SAKs...

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

 :cheers: :tu:
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #54 on: August 01, 2021, 08:07:38 PM
Quote from: SteveP on July 31, 2021, 10:59:01 PM
Thanks Max. I actually tried clipping the suspension clip to the key ring, but the extra 1/2 inch or so from the extra clip was just enough for the SAK to bottom out in my pants pocket.   :(

You need bigger pants and/or pockets...

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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #55 on: August 01, 2021, 10:46:50 PM
Quote from: pfrsantos on August 01, 2021, 08:07:38 PM
You need bigger pants and/or pockets...

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It's not the size of the pants or pockets, but what's in them that counts.
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SAKs:
58mm: Bijou (3), Classic SD (7), Mini Champ Plus (mod), Alox Classic SD, Rambler (3), Companion
65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive
85mm: Evolution S557, Traveler,
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox
Merit Badges Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with pictures of a Fish Scaler in use Start a new thread with a photo showing the Swiss Army Knife   Toothpick being used in an unusual way. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included)

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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #56 on: August 02, 2021, 06:40:57 PM
Quote from: SteveP on August 01, 2021, 10:46:50 PM
It's not the size of the pants or pockets, but what's in them that counts.
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Re: Explorer with pliers - my first mod
Reply #57 on: May 17, 2022, 05:06:37 AM
Since putting together my Deluxe Explorer Plus, I've carried a Swiss Champ and an Outdoorsman a lot and have really grown to like the scaler as an all-purpose poking/prodding tool. And the rulers are always handy as well.

I'm not ready to take the plunge and bust apart my Deluxe Explorer to add a scaler layer, but I was playing around and found that the tolerances between the corkscrew and liner were off just a bit, compared with my other SAKs. Off enough that I can slide a scaler between them and have a pretty tight fit. Maybe not tight enough to use it as an ice pick, but certainly for basic poking and prodding.

So I'm keeping an extra scaler in a pocket mini toolkit I always have with me and slide it into the Deluxe Explorer when needed.

I'm sure one day I'll either rebuild the Deluxe Explorer or just build an enhanced one - I already have a spare Explorer, scaler, pliers, and Plus scales.   :)

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SAKs:
58mm: Bijou (3), Classic SD (7), Mini Champ Plus (mod), Alox Classic SD, Rambler (3), Companion
65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive
85mm: Evolution S557, Traveler,
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox
Merit Badges Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with pictures of a Fish Scaler in use Start a new thread with a photo showing the Swiss Army Knife   Toothpick being used in an unusual way. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included)

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