How to replace Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Scales.
Learn how to replace and upgrade your Victorinox Swiss army scales/handles. In this video I demonstrate how to remove and install and discuss other considerations and where to get new scales.
If your interested in my scales, please visit the link in the below.
Link to my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FatBearCo?r...
Cheers!
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The yellow looks good surprisingly enough. I like the idea of extra visibility
My scales were pretty scratched after about 20 years. I replaced the red with black….Sweet!
Warm up the scales with a hair dryer (or warm water) before removal and mounting! Heat makes the Cellidor softer, and the scales come off with less damage (so they can be reused better), and it's a lot easier to press them on properly when they are warm.
@BernardoBerndsen
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea - not sure why I didn't think about that. For anyone else reading this - Try this before implementing my c clamp method. Thanks for the tip!
@dionst.michael1482
Жыл бұрын
@@BernardoBerndsen That’s what SHE said! Nothin but ‘tip.’ 😂
@dionst.michael1482
Жыл бұрын
I use a small portable blow torch! Works like a charm. Burns them right off! Bahahaha!
thank you for the tutorial. Im gonna sure replace an explorers scale with these.
@BernardoBerndsen
Күн бұрын
No problem 👍
The 3D printed burnt orange scales are fire! Really love that shade and the improved visibility for those times when you need it is a welcome feature.
@BernardoBerndsen
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I sell my scales on Etsy check the out here www.etsy.com/listing/1096549518/victorinox-3d-printed-custom-replacement. If you looking for the to the yellow vic, I got that one off ebay. Cheers!
Thanks for the video! Just got some replacement handles for a used SAK I picked up and this is exactly what I needed.
@BernardoBerndsen
6 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
I enjoy your video thanks
Thank you! This was incredibly helpful. I got the yellow and black versions with the pen & pin. I'm super happy with the upgrades! Oh, and I have the same DeWalt clamp. That worked perfect to ensure a solid placement
@BernardoBerndsen
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I was able to help, I’m all about the little extras too. Cheers!
Cool! Thank you for sharing
@BernardoBerndsen
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I'm digging that yellow think I'm going to change mine
@BernardoBerndsen
2 жыл бұрын
Big fan of the yellow myself!
Thanks! Its very helpful, i thought there only certain SAK can fit the pen. Cheers!
Thanks for the tip cause i had a gap in mine and needle kept falling out
@BernardoBerndsen
Күн бұрын
Glad I could help!
Thank you for your demonstration. Often, I have wondered what the technique for is removing the scales. Oops, at 7:18 you said add a flint. Actually, it is adding a ferrocenium rod, a.k.a. ferro rod. Recall, flint is stone used as a striker on another rock or high carbon steel. It is the ferro rod or steel sparking not the flint. Yes, anything hard and sharp scrapped on the ferro rod or high carbon steel, will cause both to spark.
@BernardoBerndsen
10 ай бұрын
You are correct, I miss-spoke. Good catch!
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@BernardoBerndsen
9 ай бұрын
@viperion18 Great to have you and Thank You So Much for the Support!!!
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@BernardoBerndsen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Great to have you!
Nice! Where did you get the mini rug? Very cool.
It would be nice if the scales had additional storage or capabilities. I saw someone modded their SAK to hold a high strength string and a fish8mg hook inside the scale. If it was slightly thicker, you could add a small ferrocerium rod or other item.
@BernardoBerndsen
9 ай бұрын
That's an interesting idea, I think I've actually seen that mod before too. If you are looking to add a ferrocerium rod check out Mini the Fireant or Firefly made by Tortoise gear. Might be something you'd be interested in. They are 2 mini Ferro rods that are made for swiss army knives - Cheers!
Can you buy a scale for the victorinox 580? Its 65mm and u can only find 58mm scales. Please help
@BernardoBerndsen
11 ай бұрын
That's a tough one, you can probably find some custom 65mm scales but note that they roughly cost the same price of a new 580. I have seen some metal ones before but not many make them and I cannot recall seeing any stock Vic in 65mm.
what kind of swiss army knife did you use to get the first side off? the silver one.
@BernardoBerndsen
2 жыл бұрын
My Tinker deluxe - but note that the little blade is included on most SAK models - cheers
I have 2 rangers, both red, I'd like to change the scales on my newer one, do most new scales come with the needle hole (under the corkscrew) plus is it possible to get scales for it that will take a pen, or do you need to have a knife that already holds a pen?
@BernardoBerndsen
Жыл бұрын
Yes most new scales come with the needle/pin hole and also yes, the plus scales have a pen slot. If you look on ebay you'll find some seller that will sell you a package deals with everything, mico tools and scale. good luck
@scottcarse6844
Жыл бұрын
@@BernardoBerndsen THANK TOU 👍
I do have a question about the extra scale parts. Do they have one for the explorer as well?
@BernardoBerndsen
11 ай бұрын
Yes you should be able to purchase the same scale and use it on a explorer model. Both of these knives are 91mm and share the same scales. I hope that helps, cheers!
@TheLakeWoodSlasher
11 ай бұрын
@@BernardoBerndsen thank you
You missed opening the hole at opposite end of pen and tweezers and hole for extra pin.
No scales on your Etsy site :(
@BernardoBerndsen
2 жыл бұрын
Just checked I still have a few left. www.etsy.com/listing/1117642389/victorinox-swiss-army-knife-scales-3d?ref=listings_manager_grid - cheers!
You think yellow is the best hi-vis colour?
@BernardoBerndsen
4 ай бұрын
I do like hi-vis but really it's up to your liking. I have many in different colors, and the different models help keep them apart. Cheers!
@steveb1972
4 ай бұрын
@@BernardoBerndsenjust wanted to be able to find my knife when I inevitably drop it in the long grass while camping! Lol
I fucking hate victorinox' snap-on celidor scales. Even if you do warm up the scales they tend to age like ass and come off 2-3 years after the scale upgrade.
@BernardoBerndsen
Жыл бұрын
You could try a little super glue. Super glue is brittle and if you use a little in the rivets they’ll usually allow for removal if needed. Cheers
They are PINS, not needles.