Scales for Victorinox Executive

victordomingos · **on:** September 02, 2013, 02:01:13 AM

Hi!

I bought an used black Victorinox Executive for my wife, but the handles are very scratched. Is there any chance to get new handles for a fair price? Are they as easy to replace as in the 58mm and in the Explorer?

felinevet · **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2013, 02:37:52 AM

I have 58mm, 84mm, 91mm and 111mm in stock but no 74mm unfortunately. Yes they are quite easy to replace.

powernoodle · **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2013, 04:06:43 AM

You might try to polish the old ones with a mild abrasive like Flitz, Mother's Mag Wheel polish, etc. Of course, the Flitz would cost as much as new Executive.

nate j · **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2013, 05:10:20 AM

Those aren't scratches, they're character marks.

gardenvalley · **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2013, 10:48:25 AM

There is a video on YouTube showing how to restore scales using progressively finer grades
of wet and dry sandpaper. I`ve done this myself, finishing with metal polish, and the results
are excellent. It is also very therapeutic and satisfying to give your precious a new lease of life.