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BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
on: February 10, 2026, 09:52:22 PM
Dear Mods, I found out that there's a birth year SAK badge and was hoping I could request that! I can provide proof of my DOB if you need. I was also wondering, if any one knows, what is the correct straight/dressmaker's pin for the pin hole in the cellidor scales. I bought a 1 1/4" dressmaker's pin box, but they're too thick and don't seem to fit (even thought they're the right length). I was hoping to possibly avoid the official Vic ones because they seem to cost like $15 for ten of them, whereas these were about $7 for 350. If anyone has a solution for that I'd be grateful if they could share!
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #1 on: February 10, 2026, 10:09:23 PM
I believe the ones you purchased are steel!

The VICTORINOX ONES ARE STAINLESS!

I raided my wife’s sewing kit and pulled a few from s pin cushion and they fit without and issue.

A couple of knifes had a tight fit, but it likely was the inner channel having blockage. Forcing in with a pliers firmly gripping the pin and pushing accomplished the task.   A few pins did bend. 

The pins that were fitted on models that included them seem a heavier straight pin, more stout imho!
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #2 on: February 10, 2026, 10:19:18 PM
    There is no requirement for proof of birth year.  It would never have occurred to me to doubt anyone's veracity.  Just a suggestion.  Why don't you apply for membership to the Swiss Army Knights?  You have been here for a while.  Find the thread and look up the requirements for that badge.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #3 on: February 10, 2026, 10:53:13 PM
To request the badge award! Select your profile, and under awards, find the BIRTH Year award, go to the right side of the screen and tap the request award

It will provide you a text window, make your request and include a link to the thread you started.

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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #4 on: February 10, 2026, 11:58:07 PM
The victorinox pin is about the equivalent of a #20 dress pin. And it’s stainless. This size isn’t very common in the US from what I’ve found.

I do know victorinox will just mail you one for free if you contact their support.
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #5 on: February 11, 2026, 01:07:47 AM
Quote from: LoopCutter on February 10, 2026, 10:53:13 PM
To request the badge award! Select your profile, and under awards, find the BIRTH Year award, go to the right side of the screen and tap the request award

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Yes, thank you for the reminder. I definitely remembered to do that this time. You're absolutely right — these ones are nickel-plated steel.

Quote from: gustophersmob on February 10, 2026, 11:58:07 PM
The victorinox pin is about the equivalent of a #20 dress pin. And it’s stainless. This size isn’t very common in the US from what I’ve found.

I do know victorinox will just mail you one for free if you contact their support.

So, these ones are size 20, I think; they are a bit too wide to fit in the slot normally. I actually didn't know that I could reach out to Vic to get them. The issue is that I actually have kind of a backlog of Vics that don't have pins (and I like carrying different ones at different times). The first two things I do with any model (that has a corkscrew and a pin hole) is add a pin and an eyeglass screwdriver. The screwdrivers must be ordered from Vic, but I was hoping that there was a large-scale replacement I could find for the pins (since I need about 40 of them). I appreciate all the comments, though! In the photos below the one on the left is the official Vic one that came with the SC and the one on the right is one I...salvaged from my wife's sewing kit. The thing is she did have some that were the right length that fit circumferentially as well — although I can't for the life of me find them now — but a lot of Julia's sewing kit are hand-me-downs from her mother from Soviet Ukraine and I wouldn't even know where to begin to find similar ones. I guess my point is I think that there exist, somewhere, some that can be purchased and that would fit exactly. I just don't know where to find them.
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #6 on: February 11, 2026, 01:54:54 AM
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #7 on: February 11, 2026, 02:13:48 AM
Gary, so that's what was confusing me, actually. It says '#22, size 20: 1 1/4"'. Let me show you. So, there are two different size markings on the same box and it's very very confusing. But I guess these are 22s, then, since they don't fit?
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #8 on: February 11, 2026, 02:25:23 AM
   Used to be any packaged shirt had enough pins stuck in it, you never had to buy extras.  It was quite a task to locate and remove all of them before you wore the thing.  I don't know if they still do that or not.
   Looks like there may be a difference between #22 and size 22. 
 Best wishes.  G
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #9 on: February 11, 2026, 03:03:42 AM
From what I remember looking for replacement pins awhile ago, it seems the size is really more the length and the diameter can vary. Especially between brands and as you move up and down sizes.

So, those are size 20, which should be close to the victorinox pin length. If they go in the slot and bottom out, I’d be a bit surprised unless their length was pretty far off what’s listed on the package. I’m guessing the diameter is too large.

This Reddit thread has some good info.

https://old.reddit.com/r/victorinox/comments/1ch30iw/what_size_pin_fits_the_pin_hole_on_91mm_saks/
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #10 on: February 11, 2026, 06:06:35 AM
Quote from: IMR4198 on February 11, 2026, 02:25:23 AM
   Used to be any packaged shirt had enough pins stuck in it, you never had to buy extras.  It was quite a task to locate and remove all of them before you wore the thing.  I don't know if they still do that or not.
   Looks like there may be a difference between #22 and size 22. 
 Best wishes.  G
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Haha, I definitely remember getting poked putting on a new shirt. I haven't bought a dress shirt in a while — I also wonder whether they're still pincushions.
Quote from: gustophersmob on February 11, 2026, 03:03:42 AM
From what I remember looking for replacement pins awhile ago, it seems the size is really more the length and the diameter can vary. Especially between brands and as you move up and down sizes.

So, those are size 20, which should be close to the victorinox pin length. If they go in the slot and bottom out, I’d be a bit surprised unless their length was pretty far off what’s listed on the package. I’m guessing the diameter is too large.

This Reddit thread has some good info.

https://old.reddit.com/r/victorinox/comments/1ch30iw/what_size_pin_fits_the_pin_hole_on_91mm_saks/

I appreciate the thread link! Based on what I'm reading in this thread I may just find a reputable Vic dealer and order a few from them...
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #11 on: February 11, 2026, 09:55:15 AM
Always a great badge to own - Congratulations

And I did not even demand to see your birth certificate ;)

And why not get a SA Knights banner too? - As IMR suggests   ???
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #12 on: February 11, 2026, 05:35:30 PM
Quote from: Huntsman on February 11, 2026, 09:55:15 AM
Always a great badge to own - Congratulations

And I did not even demand to see your birth certificate ;)

And why not get a SA Knights banner too ?   ???

I'm on that next, I promise!

Edited to add: thank you so much for the badge!
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #13 on: February 11, 2026, 06:48:38 PM
Congratulations on your new badge! :cheers:
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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #14 on: February 11, 2026, 06:51:29 PM
Quote from: Farmer X on February 11, 2026, 06:48:38 PM
Congratulations on your new badge! :cheers:

Thanks guys! And to be honest, Huntsman and Gary, part of the reason I haven't gone in for the SA Knights banner is that I've been trying to pick which of my EDC Swisschamps I want to photograph for posterity...
Merit Badges Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 12 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Must start a thread with a photo of your stayglow SAK 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. Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use

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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #15 on: February 12, 2026, 01:11:32 AM
 :rofl:

Oh the stresses of being in MTo and SA Knight   :think:    :D    :o
Merit Badges Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Start a new thread with photos of a Japanese made PST in your collection Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread with a photo of your custom ALOX with scissors Must buy an item through the MTo Store Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Must start a thread showing a photo of at least three BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least eight different colored ALOX models in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection

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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #16 on: February 12, 2026, 01:45:39 AM
Quote from: Huntsman on February 12, 2026, 01:11:32 AM
:rofl:

Oh the stresses of being in MTo and SA Knight   :think:    :D    :o

Huntsman, it's causing much more grief than I anticipated. I keep grabbing one and then thinking 'well that's not fair to the Climber I carried from 2014=2018', or 'that's forgetting about the SC your uncle gave you, which started off this whole collection'. I'll figure it out at some point. I hope.
Merit Badges Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 12 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Must start a thread with a photo of your stayglow SAK 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. Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use

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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #17 on: February 12, 2026, 05:25:55 AM
SAKnights secret - I might be able to save you some pain  ;)   :think:

Even though we say post a picture of your EDC SAK - We are not too strict about there being only one SAK in the image.
So you can post a few - And TBH if you add in a little commentary along the lines of the above deliberations that will be interesting and great for the thread.  :salute:
Merit Badges Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Start a new thread with photos of a Japanese made PST in your collection Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread with a photo of your custom ALOX with scissors Must buy an item through the MTo Store Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Must start a thread showing a photo of at least three BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least eight different colored ALOX models in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection

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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #18 on: February 12, 2026, 05:45:26 AM
Quote from: Huntsman on February 12, 2026, 05:25:55 AM
SAKnights secret - I might be able to save you some pain  ;)   :think:

Even though we say post a picture of your EDC SAK - We are not too strict about there being only one SAK in the image.
So you can post a few - And TBH if you add in a little commentary along the lines of the above deliberations that will be interesting and great for the thread.  :salute:

Haha, much appreciated, Huntsman! I think I'll start on that write-up now.
Merit Badges Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 12 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Must start a thread with a photo of your stayglow SAK 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. Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use

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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #19 on: February 12, 2026, 01:46:43 PM
Huntsman didn't say so, but it is required to copy the Knight's pledge in English first with your photo.  Then if you want to post the same pledge in Aramaic, ancient Greek, or Armenian, you can probably do that as well. Best wishes.  G
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Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different Wenger models in your collection 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for seven (7) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. ? Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: BY Soldier Badge Request (and Question a/o Dressmaker's Pin Replacement)
Reply #20 on: February 12, 2026, 05:03:23 PM
Quote from: IMR4198 on February 12, 2026, 01:46:43 PM
Huntsman didn't say so, but it is required to copy the Knight's pledge in English first with your photo.  Then if you want to post the same pledge in Aramaic, ancient Greek, or Armenian, you can probably do that as well. Best wishes.  G
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Haha, I have Greek and Armenian — for Aramaic I may need to phone a friend... 
Merit Badges Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 12 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Must start a thread with a photo of your stayglow SAK 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. Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use

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