Anyone in the UK who could help ?

[appletree_man]

I recently got a SwissSpirit with the aim of modding it to be non-locking. All I want to do is remove the sliding part, but leave everything else untouched.
The problem is I don't have a grinder or Dremel, and I can't see any other way to remove it. I don't want to remove the backspring rivet or anything else.

Is there anyone in UK who could do this for me ?  I'd of course pay a few bob and all postage, etc.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Sorry mate, I've only got hand tool's.

[Benner]

I can't think of any UK members that would do that. 

[Roadie]

So you're planning on grinding off one of the knurled lock release bits and sliding the sliding bit out? You could probably manage it with a file if you had the patience.

[appletree_man]

That's it exactly. I'll give it a go with a file, although i'm a bit worried about scratching the side plate too much.

[Roadie]

You could put some tape down to prevent scratching, keep the file horizontal and you shouldn't have much of a problem

[Spoonrobot]

Looking at the tabs, I think you could probably pry one side up with a screwdriver or pull it off with a Channel locks and then pull the rest of the lock out. Whatever you decide, please update when you get it done, I'm curious how the Spirit performs as a slip joint.

[appletree_man]

Will do, cheers.

[jzmtl]

It's probably better to just remove the section of knife blade the lock wedge against, so the rest of tools still lock.

[Leatherman123]

That sounds like a great idea jzmtl!