Another classic mod you need to know about

[pomsbz]

A stag SAK. My eyes almost popped out of my head!

[Grant Lamontagne]

Imagine seeing that 15 years ago when SAK mofdimg was barely a thing!

Def

[inkster]

Here's a couple more from Knifecoop

Those are really cool inkster!

Yes, i really liked em.   

[pomsbz]

Imagine seeing that 15 years ago when SAK mofdimg was barely a thing!

Def

More to the point, who's going to do them for us now 15 years later?

[NutSAK]

It's awesome that you were able to score such a beautiful example of Scott's work Def! 

Here is some documentation that you might want:

This is the detailed documentation that accompanied my Soldier mod: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ek1jwjycl7orc44/Old_School_Victorinox_Soldier.pdf?dl=0

This is a snapshot of his website from  the Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20100513043649/http://knifecooperative.com/

Pics of my '05 Knifecoop Oldschool Soldier:

[NutSAK]

One other thing to note...  My Soldier has Scott's initials and either a date or serial number engraved at the top inside of one of the frame pieces.  You might want to check yours for more info.

[AimlessWanderer]

Beautiful knives! 

I didn't notice (or had forgot) that anyone had done these before, and I have been steadily collecting materials to attempt this very concept myself, but with mitred joints between scales and bolsters, and with scale tools fitted too. I think I've sussed out the methodology for them now, and hope to have at least one done by Christmas.

[NutSAK]

Al, be sure to see the PDF document above.  It's has very good details on doing the mod.

[AimlessWanderer]

For some reason, my phone won't let me grab it.  i'll try again with my laptop

[NutSAK]

For some reason, my phone won't let me grab it.  i'll try again with my laptop

OK.  Let me know if there are issues with the document and I'll try to correct the permissions.

[AimlessWanderer]

OK, Got it!  (I just needed to use the laptop)

His methodology is quite different to what I'll be doing. I'll not be able to use soldering or adhesives like he did, as I'll be creating the channels in each scale components for the scale tools, and I won't be able to risk solder or glue flowing into the tool voids. This means that I'll have to use a purely pinned construction method. I will be picking up on some old tips from the Sheffield knife industry though, which will help secure the various components, such as ensuring all pins that aren't pivot pins are not perpendicular to the body of the knife. The mitred joints should also help the bolsters lock the materials in, so there's more than just the pins holding the wood/horn scales on.

[knifecoop]

Hello Everyone,
It's Scott aka Knifecoop. Those Old School SAKS bring back some memories, thanks for posting them!

Def (Grant), pinged me about the thread last night. Life sort of got in the way and I  took  a break from modding SAKS for about 10+ years. I still have all the parts and tools as well as my Victorinox collection. After seeing your kind comments, I might mod a few this winter once things slow down a bit. Unfortunately, I don't have any of the Old School mods in my collection. I dug out this early mod I did with Mammoth Ivory bolsters and ebony handles (aka Ebony & Ivory).

Thanks Again,
Scott

[pfrsantos]

Hello Everyone,
It's Scott aka Knifecoop. Those Old School SAKS bring back some memories, thanks for posting them!

Def (Grant), pinged me about the thread last night. Life sort of got in the way and I  took  a break from modding SAKS for about 10+ years. I still have all the parts and tools as well as my Victorinox collection. After seeing your kind comments, I might mod a few this winter once things slow down a bit. Unfortunately, I don't have any of the Old School mods in my collection. I dug out this early mod I did with Mammoth Ivory bolsters and ebony handles (aka Ebony & Ivory).

Thanks Again,
Scott

Damn, that looks great! Good thing the boss managed to get you out of the woodwork. Hope you can spend more time here!

 

[Don Pablo]

 
I’m afraid that I’m too new to know you, but your work looks awesome! 

[knifecoop]

Hello  Again!
NutSAK was commenting about engraving on the inside of the frame, typically I engraved my initials J.S.K. and the date in most of the mods I did.  Those stag soldiers and amber bone recruits were my favorites. That bone on the recruits was early 1930's bone from Cattaraugus.

Thanks!
Scott

[Barry Rowland]

Nice work Scott!!

[Grant Lamontagne]

Great to see you made it here Scott!

It's been great reconnecting with you after all these years!

Def

[Huntsman]

Welcome back Knifecoop/Scott

Great to reconnect - I love this mod ........ and all your work   

Hope you stick around and create some  more masterpieces for us !!   

[Dutch_Tooler]

I’m afraid that I’m too new to know you, but your work looks awesome! 

Same here & looking forward to seeing more of this!

[knifecoop]

Not Old School but another one  of my old mods from around 2008, my CadetX. Did you know that with a bit of work you can tie a Reeve lanyard and it makes a great place for a toothpick for the Alox knives.

[FolderBeholder]

Did you know that with a bit of work you can tie a Reeve lanyard and it makes a great place for a toothpick for the Alox knives.

Cool tidbit, I did not know that, and I want one! 

[NutSAK]

Hey Scott!  Great to have you around again. 

My Oldschool Soldier is still one of the most prized pieces of my collection.

[knifecoop]

Hello SAK Friends,
You've convinced me, it's been several years since I built any Old School SAKS. So I've purhased the materials, and procured a donor Pioneer X. I am planning to build an Old School Pioneer X "Compact". This knife will have the blade, awl, scissors and keyring. It will have a new frame and bolsters along with either Ironwood or Stag scales. Please hele me decide which scales. I've attached a picture of some of the the raw materials and parts.

Thanks!
Scott

[Rapidray]

Not Old School but another one  of my old mods from around 2008, my CadetX. Did you know that with a bit of work you can tie a Reeve lanyard and it makes a great place for a toothpick for the Alox knives.

That is interesting...I could see the fire rod slipping into there. 

[FolderBeholder]

Hello SAK Friends,
You've convinced me, it's been several years since I built any Old School SAKS. So I've purhased the materials, and procured a donor Pioneer X. I am planning to build an Old School Pioneer X "Compact". This knife will have the blade, awl, scissors and keyring. It will have a new frame and bolsters along with either Ironwood or Stag scales. Please hele me decide which scales. I've attached a picture of some of the the raw materials and parts.

Thanks!
Scott

My vote goes for ironwood.

[pfrsantos]

Hello SAK Friends,
You've convinced me, it's been several years since I built any Old School SAKS. So I've purhased the materials, and procured a donor Pioneer X. I am planning to build an Old School Pioneer X "Compact". This knife will have the blade, awl, scissors and keyring. It will have a new frame and bolsters along with either Ironwood or Stag scales. Please hele me decide which scales. I've attached a picture of some of the the raw materials and parts.

Thanks!
Scott

My vote goes for ironwood.

Get another SAK, do both!

 

[gustophersmob]

Hello SAK Friends,
You've convinced me, it's been several years since I built any Old School SAKS. So I've purhased the materials, and procured a donor Pioneer X. I am planning to build an Old School Pioneer X "Compact". This knife will have the blade, awl, scissors and keyring. It will have a new frame and bolsters along with either Ironwood or Stag scales. Please hele me decide which scales. I've attached a picture of some of the the raw materials and parts.

Thanks!
Scott

My vote goes for ironwood.

Me too! 

[gustophersmob]

Hello SAK Friends,
You've convinced me, it's been several years since I built any Old School SAKS. So I've purhased the materials, and procured a donor Pioneer X. I am planning to build an Old School Pioneer X "Compact". This knife will have the blade, awl, scissors and keyring. It will have a new frame and bolsters along with either Ironwood or Stag scales. Please hele me decide which scales. I've attached a picture of some of the the raw materials and parts.

Thanks!
Scott

My vote goes for ironwood.

Get another SAK, do both!

 

on second thought, This is the answer! 

[VICMAN]

My vote goes for ironwood.

 

[Rapidray]

Hello SAK Friends,
You've convinced me, it's been several years since I built any Old School SAKS. So I've purhased the materials, and procured a donor Pioneer X. I am planning to build an Old School Pioneer X "Compact". This knife will have the blade, awl, scissors and keyring. It will have a new frame and bolsters along with either Ironwood or Stag scales. Please hele me decide which scales. I've attached a picture of some of the the raw materials and parts.

Thanks!
Scott

Another one for ironwood. I love the browns and black!