Probably not long enough to fit the frame, then there's the matter of a backspring for it. Whereas the larger knives use conventional backsprings, the 58mm and 74mm lines use countered springs for their tools. You would likely end up having to make a custom backspring for it; by the time you did all that, it would've been less effort to cut down 91mm springs and scissors to fit the frame.
Necro bump. :zombie:This is my attempt. Works fine and the design is reversible for either end pins.
Thanks, I just bought a couple of Ambassadors in the hopes of making a Voyageur. Are you using the backspring for the 84 mm main blade? (Sorry if that's obvious, I'm totally new to modding, so just want to make sure I understand.) Would this work with the pivot sleeves for sale on Ebay?
Pivot sleeves? For screw type pivots? If you mean the typical 3mm hardware, then I doubt it. I made it all work around the OEM 2.25mm rivet used in. 84mm frames. In fact, I reused one of the original rivets from the donor Cadet for the 3rd/center pin. I didn’t use the knife backspring, but that works too. I tested the fit with several springs including 91mm. Almost anything 2.0mm+ wide can be made to work. Depends what you want to do.
Yes, the aftermarket pivot sleeves that work with torx bits. The seller recommended 2.5 mm for the Cadet, and said I'd have to widen all the holes with a drill. I'm going to start with a Pioneer, which doesn't require that. But thanks for the tip, this gives me options for when I tackle a Cadet mod!