View Full Version : Is it possible to replace the scales on a Swiss army knife?
I would like to change the scales(the handle bits) i think there called on my Swiss army pocket goes everywhere with me pocket knife for wooden versions,is this possible and anyone know anyone who could do it ect.
You can just prise the scales off (warm water first may help). There are a number of rather nice looking ones on BB but I can't find them. Just draw round the scales you pulled off on a bit of wood and the use expoy to glue them on.
I'm trying to work out a way of doing it that still allows me to have the tooth pick and tweasers.
Tantalus
29-05-2005, 00:09
nice thread on british blades
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3526&highlight=scales
:)
Tant
Motorbike Man
29-05-2005, 00:51
You can just prise the scales off (warm water first may help). There are a number of rather nice looking ones on BB but I can't find them. Just draw round the scales you pulled off on a bit of wood and the use expoy to glue them on.
I'm trying to work out a way of doing it that still allows me to have the tooth pick and tweasers.
Why not just either carve out the slots with a scalpel, or use a dremel instead. Shouldn't be that difficult.
Go visit knifeforums and join the SOSAK. There are a number of guys doing some great scale replacements in a variety of materials (tweezers etc included)
They'll give you plenty of advice.
arctic hobo
01-06-2005, 17:10
I'm inspired - I may just scale it in reindeer horn, etch on the logo, and lacquer it... :cool:
maximus otter
02-06-2005, 12:08
Email the main UK dealers at the below address:
sales@burton-mccall.co.uk
They will send you replacements for your damaged scales free of charge. I know: I've done it.
The scales themselves pop off with a little effort. The new ones stud on easily. Merely place them in the right position, set the knife on a carpeted floor, then apply 13 1/2 stone of pressure!
mirage