Victorinox combo tool from 84 and 91 mm knives compatibility

Sr.Multiherramienta · **on:** March 08, 2013, 07:52:30 PM

Hi, Vic experts.

That's my doubt, ¿are these combo tools the same? I don't want to destroy a bantam I have to discover the piece is not compatible with the 91 mm mod I'm planning.

enki_ck · **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2013, 08:46:02 PM

There are two different versions, one for the 84mm (Waiter, Bantam), and one for the 91mm (Compact)

Nikos · **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2013, 08:48:51 PM

Hmmm, the SAKWiki mentions they're identical... $:-\$ clicky

enki_ck · **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2013, 08:53:28 PM

Quote from: Nikos on March 08, 2013, 08:48:51 PM

Hmmm, the SAKWiki mentions they're identical... $:-\$ clicky

Yea, I know. Someone should change that

Nikos · **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2013, 08:59:25 PM

Yup, some google'ing later it seems you're right. As a sidenote:

Source: clicky

PTRSAK · **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2013, 09:40:42 PM

The tool is essentially the same but is not a "drop in fit".
As the pic above shows, the nail nick is further round the curve on the 84mm version.
This can make it a little hard to get to if you are using it in a 91mm knife.
But I have done it and it's by no means unusable. It is possible to lightly stone the heel of the closing side of the tang to raise the closed position a little to make the nail nick more accessible, but be careful... a little changes the position a lot.

The other difference is the pivot hole. 2.2mm on 84's and 2.5mm on 91's.